Understanding Influences on Health

What are internal influences?

• Influences that come from outside of us

• Influences that come from our own minds and bodies

• Influences that are only related to technology

• Influences that are always negative

Which of the following is an example of an internal influence mentioned in the text?

• Family and friends

• Community and media

• Personal values and needs

• Laws and culture

What are external influences?

• Influences that come from our own minds

• Influences that come from outside of us

• Influences that are always positive

• Influences that are related to exercise

Which of the following is an example of an external influence mentioned in the text?

• Personal values

• Headaches

• Family and friends

• Personal needs

What impact do influences have on our health according to the text?

• They have no impact on our health.

• They can only have negative impacts.

• They can have huge impacts on our health.

• They only affect our physical health.

What is one of the internal influences the speaker mentions?

• Their basketball league schedule

• Their friends' group text

• Their desire to learn to play guitar

• Their community

What might be an external influence on your meal plan?

• Your favorite food

• Extra carbs for a game

• A post about avoiding extra sodium

• Family preferences

What is a challenge for people living in neighborhoods without a car?

• Access to fast-food restaurants

• Finding a new milkshake flavor

• Getting to a grocery store with fresh produce

• Avoiding extra sodium

What is the cost comparison between a nutritious dinner and a fast-food meal?

• $10 for nutritious, $5 for fast-food

• $20 for nutritious, $5 for fast-food

• $5 for nutritious, $20 for fast-food

• $15 for nutritious, $10 for fast-food

What is the first step in identifying influences in your life?

• Avoiding fast-food

• Reading health posts

• Identifying who or what influences your health

• Exercising regularly