5 How Healthy Are You? In this chapter, you will be learning about health and wellness. Before you begin reading, take the following quiz to assess your current health and wellness habits. Healthy Choices Yes No Do you regularly set short-term and long-term goals that are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and timely? Do you set a series of short-term goals to help you meet a long-term goal? Do you assume responsibility for your personal health behaviors? Do you avoid spending time with friends or family who engage in harmful behaviors such as smoking or bullying? Can you maintain mature relationships by respecting and valuing others and yourself? Do you cope well with stress? Can you identify reliable sources of health-related information? Do you clearly and honestly communicate your thoughts and feelings to others? Do you refuse to do things that go against your values and beliefs, regardless of what your friends and family do or say? Do you consider the impact of your decisions on others? Are you confident in your ability to learn and apply new knowledge, viewing learning as a chance to continually improve yourself? Count your “Yes” and “No” responses. The more “Yes” responses you have, the more habits you exhibit for promoting health and wellness. Now, take a closer look at the questions with which you responded “No.” How can you make these healthy habits part of your daily life? Identify a SMART goal you would like to achieve to help improve your overall health and well-being. Refer to Figure 1.11 to help you set up your SMART goal. If you do not understand the instructions, ask for clarification from your teacher. Reading Activity List the headings in this chapter to create an outline for taking notes during reading and class discussion. Under each heading, list any key terms. Finally, write two questions you expect to have answered in class. After completing the chapter, ask your teacher any questions you still have about the concepts or terms you learned. Click on the activity icon or visit www.g-wlearning.com/health to access online vocabulary activities using key terms from the chapter.