Chapter 1 Review and Assessment Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Chapter 1 Understanding Your Health and Wellness 35 Think Critically 15. Predict. How can a change in a student’s social health, such as experiencing violence or having close friends, also affect his or her physical and mental and emotional health? 16. Identify. What are three reasons young people may be tempted by risky behaviors? Explain why this group in particular is vulnerable. 17. Draw conclusions. How could you respond if you found that a claim about a health product was false? Whom would you tell about the false claim, and why? 18. Determine. In your opinion, does a young person have the power to change family health? Give a brief explanation to the class. 19. Communication. Imagine that you are in the following scenario: As a middle school student, life is pretty good. You have great friends, school is going well, and your family is a lot of fun. Last week, however, your grandma died and you are struggling to cope with the loss. You are sad, lack interest in everyday activities and friendships, and do not have much of an appetite. Write an essay reflecting on the following questions: • If you continue struggling with the loss of your grandma, how could it impact your physical and social health? • What would you do in this situation? • Who would you talk to, and how would you begin the conversation? • What self-help strategies could be helpful in coping? 20. Goal setting. Reflect on the parts of your health that you think could use more development. What improvements would you like to see in your health and wellness? Establish three or more long-term personal health goals. For each long-term goal, create three or more short-term goals. Your short-term goals should act as stepping stones for each of your long-term goals. Make sure to follow the SMART goal guidelines to make the most effective goals for you. Make a creative product that will serve as a reminder of your goals. 21. Analyze influences. Analyze a social media post, online article, or website that could potentially have a negative influence on a young person’s physical, mental and emotional, or social health. Write a short paragraph about how this post, article, or website could negatively affect a teenager’s behavior or health. Share your reflection with the class. Include the post, article, or website for the class to view during your presentation. 22. Advocacy. Imagine that your family has a history of a health condition, such as diabetes, heart disease, cancer, or obesity. Despite this, your family continues to make poor lifestyle decisions and you are worried about their health across the life span. Write a letter to your family talking about their current lifestyle choices and offer a plan to improve family health. This plan should include the big and small lifestyle changes that you would want to make with your family. It should also include a way to hold each other accountable for achieving these goals, such as a rewards system. DEVELOP Your Skills