Improving Your Health

What is the first step in the journey to improving your health, according to the passage?

• Setting goals

• Figuring out where you are starting from

• Planning your route

• Engaging in healthy habits

What is self-management in the context of health?

• Ignoring health issues

• Taking responsibility for one's behavior and well-being

• Relying on others to manage your health

• Avoiding professional advice

Which of the following is an example of effective self-management?

• Ignoring feelings of worthlessness

• Talking to a doctor about health concerns

• Avoiding exercise when stressed

• Not monitoring your health

What should you do if you notice changes or concerns in your health during a self-check-in?

• Ignore them

• Determine if an action step is needed

• Wait for them to go away

• Assume they are normal

Why is it important for teens to take ownership of their health?

• Because they have no independence

• Because they undergo many changes during adolescence

• Because they don't need to make decisions

• Because their parents will manage it for them

What is a key component of self-management mentioned in the passage?

• Avoiding goal setting

• Setting goals

• Ignoring emotional health

• Relying solely on physical health

What should you do if you have a health concern that might require professional evaluation?

• Ignore it

• Make a doctor's appointment

• Wait for it to resolve on its own

• Ask friends for advice

What is the purpose of critically reflecting on your choices and state of health?

• To ignore potential changes

• To provide options for changes to better your future

• To avoid making decisions

• To rely on others for health management

What is an example of regulating emotions and thoughts for better health?

• Ignoring stress

• Practicing deep breathing when stressed

• Avoiding emotional regulation

• Suppressing emotions

What is a potential challenge for teens when making health decisions?

• Having too much information

• The complexity of healthy decisions

• Lack of independence

• No need for decision-making strategies