Chapter 8 Making Healthy Choices Activity A Name_____________________________________________ Chapter 8 Date__________________ Period______________________ Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. May not be reproduced or posted to a publicly accessible website. Chapter 8 Making Healthy Choices 45 Choosing to Change Read the scenarios and answer the questions that follow in the space provided. 1. Danny’s career and social life keep him too busy to spend much time shopping for and prepar- ing nutritious foods. He often chooses to skip breakfast, grab burgers and fries for lunch, and meet friends for pizza after work. Danny chooses to drink regular soda throughout the day. He seldom chooses to eat fruits, vegetables, whole grains, or dairy foods. What are some possible health risks associated with Danny’s food choices?_ _______________________________________ _ ____________________________________________________________________________________ How could Danny change his food choices for better health?________________________________ _ ____________________________________________________________________________________ 2. Amondi’s downtown apartment is just eight blocks from the office building where she works. Each day, she chooses to take the bus to and from work. Amondi chooses to spend her evenings chatting with friends on the phone, looking at social media, and watching television. Amondi often chooses to spend her weekends curled up with a book or having friends over to talk or play cards. What are some possible health risks associated with Amondi’s activity choices? _ ____________________________________________________________________________________ How could Amondi change her activity choices for better health?____________________________ _ ____________________________________________________________________________________ 3. Park does not choose to smoke, but many of his coworkers do. Each day, Park chooses to eat lunch with his coworkers in an area where they are permitted to smoke. What are some possible health risks associated with Park’s lifestyle choices involving tobacco?_ ______________________ _ ____________________________________________________________________________________ How could Park change his lifestyle choices for better health?_______________________________ _ ____________________________________________________________________________________ 4. Mariana and her friends are known for always being ready to have a wild and crazy time. They might choose to go out after work, dancing on Saturday night, or tailgating on Sunday afternoon. No matter what activities they choose, however, Mariana and her friends frequently choose to drink excessive amounts of alcohol. What are some possible health risks associated with Mariana and her friends’ lifestyle choices involving alcohol?_ __________________________ _ ____________________________________________________________________________________ How could Mariana and her friends change their lifestyle choices for better health?____________ _ ____________________________________________________________________________________