10 Questions
Which of the following is an example of a risk factor?
Family history of a disease
What is one action you can take if a risk factor is nonmodifiable?
Monitor your health and adopt healthy behaviors
What does it mean to have a family history of a disease?
You have a higher probability of developing the disease
How can environmental factors influence health behaviors?
They can promote or hinder healthy behaviors
What is one practice you can adopt to promote health in your community?
Participate in community initiatives that promote environmental health
Which environmental factor is modifiable to improve health?
Air quality
Which of the following behaviors is known to cause significant deaths in the US?
Motor vehicle accidents
What is one step communities can take to support healthy behaviors?
Create environments that support healthy behaviors
How often should you reassess your sleep schedule?
Regularly to ensure adequate rest
Which behavior is critical to modify in order to prevent health risks?
Adopting safe driving habits
Study Notes
Individual Factors Affecting Health and Wellness
- Risk factors are aspects of people's lives that increase the chance of a disease, injury, or decline in health.
- Protective factors are aspects that reduce risk.
- Risk and protective factors come in two types: modifiable (can be changed) and nonmodifiable (cannot be changed).
Genetics and Health
- Genetic disorders are inherited conditions caused by genes.
- Genes affect a person's ability to burn calories and store fat, appetite, and levels of physical activity.
- Multiple genes are responsible for weight and body composition.
Behavioral Factors and Health
- Behavioral choices and lifestyle have a significant impact on health and wellness.
- Modifiable behavioral factors that can be changed to improve health include nutrition, physical activity, and entertainment choices.
Mental Health Conditions and Illnesses
- Mental health conditions are thoughts and feelings that reduce well-being.
- A combination of genetic, behavioral, and environmental factors contribute to mental health conditions.
Improving Health
- Understanding risk and protective factors can help make healthy decisions.
- Even with nonmodifiable risk factors, making healthy choices can improve health.
- Adopting healthy behaviors today can affect health into adulthood.
Environmental Factors and Health
- Environmental factors, such as air and water quality, can affect health.
- Modifiable environmental factors, such as access to safe recreational facilities, can be changed to improve health.
- Community initiatives can promote environmental health and support healthy behaviors.
Quiz about individual factors affecting health and wellness, including risk and protective factors, genetic factors, and lifestyle choices.
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