2 Essential Question Why are your food choices important? Chapter 1 Food, Nutrition, and You Lesson 1.1 The Importance of Food Lesson 1.2 What Affects Food Choices? Think About It How Healthy Are You? In this chapter, you will learn what affects your food choices. These and other choices you make affect your health and wellness. Respond to the statements below to assess your health and wellness.s. Reading Warm-Up Arrange a study session to read the chapter with a classmate. After you read each lesson independently, stop and tell each other what you think the main points are in the lesson. Continue with each lesson until you finish the chapter. Natalia Klenova/Shutterstock.com Statement Yes No I eat a healthy diet. I am physically fit. I get enough sleep. I try to avoid getting hurt or getting sick. I feel good about myself. I keep friends for a long time. I have a positive outlook on life, even when things are going bad. I try to learn new knowledge and skills every day. I know what is really important to me. I feel like I have a purpose in life. I have a good attitude about school. I feel good about my achievements. Total your “Yes” and “No” answers. The more “Yes” answers you have, the healthier you are. Think about your “No” answers. What steps can you take to turn these into “Yes” answers? Create a plan to improve your health and wellness.