Question

note taking guide
identifying health risks (pp. 6 - 11)
influences on health

1. complete the table about factors that can influence your health. use the terms from the box below.

healthcare heredity behavior social environment
culture media technology physical environment
a. _________________________ traits passed biologically from parent to child skin color
b. _________________________ outdoor and indoor surroundings quality of air you breathe
c. _________________________ the people you spend time with family and friends
d. _________________________ beliefs and patterns of behavior shared and passed on by a group how you express emotions
e. _________________________ forms of communication that provide news and entertainment television
f. _________________________ items people use to do things better and faster computers
g. _________________________ medical services doctors and nurses
h. _________________________ the actions you take brushing your teeth after meals

Explanation:

• For a: The description "traits passed biologically from parent to child" matches the definition of heredity.
• For b: "Outdoor and indoor surroundings" and the example "quality of air you breathe" are related to the physical environment.
• For c: "The people you spend time with" like family and friends is about the social environment.
• For d: "Beliefs and patterns of behavior shared and passed on by a group" and the example "how you express emotions" fit culture.
• For e: "Forms of communication that provide news and entertainment" with the example "television" is media.
• For f: "Items people use to do things better and faster" and the example "computers" is technology.
• For g: "Medical services" and the example "doctors and nurses" is healthcare.
• For h: "The actions you take" like "brushing your teeth after meals" is behavior.

Answer:

a. Heredity
b. Physical environment
c. Social environment
d. Culture
e. Media
f. Technology
g. Healthcare
h. Behavior