275 How Healthy Are You? In this chapter, you will be learning about tobacco products. Before you begin reading, take the following quiz to assess your current tobacco habits. Healthy Choices Yes No Do you refuse to use tobacco products, such as cigarettes, vaping devices, cigars, pipes, or chewing tobacco? Do you avoid exposure to secondhand smoke and aerosol whenever possible? Can you identify the many, severe health hazards of using tobacco products? Do you understand the social, physical, and mental costs of using tobacco products? Are you confident in your ability to say “no” to friends or peers who ask if you want to smoke or vape? Can you recognize the signs and symptoms of nicotine addiction? Do you understand the danger of beginning to “experiment” with tobacco products? Can you identify the symptoms of withdrawal from nicotine? Do you know the best techniques for quitting tobacco use? Can you evaluate the messages you see in tobacco advertisements and the products sold by tobacco companies to avoid manipulation? Count your “Yes” and “No” responses. The more “Yes” responses you have, the more healthy tobacco habits you exhibit. Now, take a closer look at the questions with which you responded “No.” How can you replace your unhealthy habits with healthy ones? 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 In what ways do you think tobacco products are harmful to your health? Before reading the chapter, write a two-paragraph essay explaining some of the health effects of tobacco products. After you finish reading the chapter, consider what information you might add to your essay. Share your essay and any additions with a partner. Click on the activity icon or visit www.g-wlearning.com/health to access online vocabulary activities using key terms from the chapter.