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10 Questions

What should you do after studying information?

Communicate information to others

Which of the following tasks helps in accessing accurate health information?

Using a variety of search terms and phrases

What should you do to ensure the credibility of the information you found?

Evaluate sourcing

Which sources might suggest a bias?

Commercial websites

What is a healthy decision you could consider in the first scenario provided?

Confirming safety measures are in place before riding

What is one way to outline a conversation about a party?

Create a comic strip

What step should be taken before making an assessment of the information you found?

Assess the information in a variety of ways

Which action is recommended for promoting health literacy in schools?

Building an information-rich school

Which method might help exclude yourself from an uncomfortable situation?

Politely declining and suggesting an alternative

What types of sources are helpful to review when gathering health information?

Peer-reviewed journals

Study Notes

Health and Wellness Skills

Evaluate your current health and wellness skills using a scale of 1-5 to rate your comfort level with skills such as making decisions, setting goals, evaluating health information, and advocating for community and public health.

Making Decisions and Setting Goals

The decision-making process consists of six steps:
- Define the decision or problem
- Explore alternatives and options
- Consider the consequences
- Identify the best alternative
- Decide and act
- Evaluate and revise
Developing a plan to achieve short- and long-term SMART goals is essential for making healthy lifestyle choices.
Making healthy decisions involves considering the consequences of each alternative, evaluating the pros and cons, and selecting the best option that aligns with your values and goals.

Evaluating and Revising Decisions

Factors to consider when evaluating a decision:
- Obstacles faced in acting on the decision
- Support needed to commit to the decision
- Whether the decision solved or helped with the problem
- Commitment to the decision for a longer time
Evaluate a decision's effectiveness and revise the plan as needed.

Using Health Information

To make informed decisions, it's essential to evaluate the credibility of health information sources.
Skills for finding reliable health information include:
- Accessing information from credible sources
- Reviewing and evaluating different resources
- Assessing the credibility of sources
- Communicating information to others effectively

Advocating for Community and Public Health

Participating in community service and accessing community resources helps promote health and wellness in the community.
Building an information-rich school environment that provides credible health and wellness information is essential for promoting literacy and healthy lifestyle choices.

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