Define at risk behaviors
are actions that can potentially threaten your health.
two steps to become responsible for your health
become aware of risk behaviorsin your life 2. examine current behaviors and make necessay changes
List the six categories of teen risk behaviors for which information is gathered in the youth Risk behaviors survey
1. behaviors that to unintentional injuries 2. tobacco use 3. alcohol and other drug use 4. sexual behaviors that contribute to unplanned pregnancy or disease 5. unhealthy dietary behaviors 6. physical inactivity
define the term cumulative risks
Are related risks that increase in effect with each added risk.
Explain how risks can accumulate over time. Include an example.
Are relaed risk factors that increase in effect with each added risk. If you continue to smoke long term you this can lead to serious health consequences.
Explain how combinations of risk factors can cause more serious conseqnences than each indicidual risk factor alone. include an example
Culumlate risks may may result from combinations of risk factors E.G. driving faster than the posted speed limit in the rain with bald tires and no seat belt. The combination of risk factors make the risk factor more dangerous.
Define the term abstinance
avoiding harmful behaviors
Why is abstanace from high risk behaviors one of the most important health decisions you can make
Because you avoid negative consequences from at risk behaviors
A serious consequence of using tobacco alcohol and other drugs
Physical and psychological health- Can cause addication and can seriously harm the body.
Social health- can isolate a person from family and friends
Legal consequences- under 21 alcohol is illegal under 10 tobacco is illegal.
Describe four positive results of choosing to abstain from sexual activity
1. never have to worry about unplanned preganancy 2. are making a choice that is always legal. 3. will not have to take on the many responsibilities of caring for a child. 4. will not be faced with the difficult decisions associated with unplanned pregnan