Question

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lesson 2.1 review
know and understand

1. consider a health issue in your life. explain how you would use each step of the decision-making process to make a decision.
2. write an example of a short-term and a long-term goal. compare examples with a partner and discuss.
3. explain what it takes for a goal to

think critically

1. why is it important to take responsibility for your personal health and wellness?
2. identify one decision you could make in your life today to improve your health.
3. after you have carried out a decision, how do you know if the decision was right and effective for you?

Explanation:

1. For a common health issue like choosing to quit sugary drinks:

• Step 1 (Identify the problem): Recognize frequent sugar crashes and tooth sensitivity from daily soda intake.
• Step 2 (Gather info): Research how excess sugar impacts energy, dental health, and long-term disease risk.
• Step 3 (List options): Switch to infused water, unsweetened iced tea, or diet soda.
• Step 4 (Weigh pros/cons): Infused water has no additives but requires prep; unsweetened tea has antioxidants but a distinct taste; diet soda avoids sugar but has artificial sweeteners.
• Step 5 (Choose an option): Pick infused water as the healthiest long-term choice.
• Step 6 (Act): Replace daily soda with cucumber-mint infused water.
• Step 7 (Evaluate): Track energy levels and dental comfort after 2 weeks to confirm improvement.

1. Short-term goal: Walk for 20 minutes every day after work for 1 week. Long-term goal: Train to complete a 5K run in 3 months. The short-term goal is immediate, focused on building a daily habit, while the long-term goal is a larger, cumulative target that relies on consistent short-term actions. A partner could help by joining daily walks (short-term) and scheduling weekly practice runs (long-term) for accountability.

1. (Note: The question is cut off; assuming it asks what actions support a goal) For a goal of better sleep, actions could include setting a consistent 10 PM bedtime, avoiding screens 1 hour before bed, and keeping the bedroom dark and cool.

1. Personal health and wellness are individual responsibilities because only you can make daily choices about diet, activity, sleep, and medical care. These choices directly impact your physical and mental health, and taking ownership helps prevent preventable illnesses and improves quality of life.

1. A decision to improve health could be swapping a mid-afternoon candy bar for a handful of nuts and a piece of fruit. This reduces refined sugar intake while adding protein and fiber to sustain energy.

1. You can know a decision was right and effective by tracking measurable outcomes: e.g., if you quit sugary drinks, you might notice more steady energy, fewer headaches, or improved dental checkups. You will also feel a sense of alignment with your health values and no regret about the choice.

Answer:

1. (Example using quitting sugary drinks)

• Step 1: Recognize sugar-related health issues
• Step 2: Research sugar's health impacts
• Step 3: List low-sugar drink alternatives
• Step 4: Compare pros/cons of each option
• Step 5: Select infused water as the best choice
• Step 6: Replace soda with infused water daily
• Step 7: Assess energy and dental health after 2 weeks

1. Short-term: 20-minute daily post-work walk (1 week); Long-term: Complete a 5K run (3 months). Short-term builds daily habits; long-term is a larger, cumulative target. A partner can join daily walks and schedule weekly practice runs for accountability.

1. (Assumed completion) For a better sleep goal: Stick to a 10 PM bedtime, avoid pre-bed screens, and keep the bedroom dark/cool.

1. Only you can make daily health choices that directly impact your well-being, so taking responsibility prevents avoidable illness and improves quality of life.

1. Swap a mid-afternoon candy bar for nuts and fruit to cut refined sugar and boost sustained energy.

1. Track measurable improvements (e.g., steady energy, better dental health) and confirm alignment with your health values, with no regret about the choice.