The document discusses how lifestyle choices impact health. It notes that daily decisions around diet and exercise directly affect physical development at a cellular level. An unhealthy diet is linked to increased risk of diseases like cancer, diabetes and heart disease. Specific lifestyle factors that increase disease risk are discussed, like eating fast food, red meat, saturated fats and simple carbohydrates. The document emphasizes that lifestyle diseases can often be avoided through healthy choices related to nutrition, physical activity, avoiding tobacco, and managing stress and weight.

1. Research, write, and present
Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise:
Your Decision
By: Dean Berry, Ed. D.
Georgia Berry, M.A.

2. Free PowerPoint Version at
slide share.com
Type in PPT title or dean r berry

3. Topic for Investigation
 Life Style and its impact
on serious diseases

4. Brainstorm and Discuss
How can life style improve our health?
Review and list the different ways health
can be improved.
4

5. Brainstorm and Discuss
What kind of foods promote good
health?
What kinds of foods are detrimental to
our health?
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6. Meet and Discuss
Meet in pairs or small groups and
DISCUSS ideas for this topic.
How can diet improve a person’s health?
Should we reduce the consumption of some meats? Why?
How important is breakfast? Why?


7. Topic for Investigation
 Life Style and its impact
on serious diseases

8. Take Notes
Take careful notes as we
review and discuss the
following health
information.

9. The decisions we make daily have a direct effect on our
physical health. What we eat and how we exercise help
determine how our cells and organs develop.

10. Class Discussion
What kind of daily decisions do people
make that affects their health?

11. The food that we ingest on a
regular basis can contribute to
the development of serious
diseases as we get older. While
diseases are caused by many
different factors, a poor diet can
put us at higher risk for disease.

12. Class Discussion
What kind of diseases can be related to
eating an unhealthy diet.?

13. 13
LIFESTYLE DISEASES

14. Research tells us that there is a direct relationship
between factors such as smoking, inactivity, and
unhealthy foods and the risk of getting a major
disease like cancer, diabetes, or heart
problems.
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15. Class Discussion
How does smoking
affect health?

16. The biggest lifestyle change for most Americans has been the
explosion of fast food restaurants.
There are ten times more fast food restaurants today than fifty
years ago. The decrease in the health of Americans is directly
linked to the high consumption of fast food with high calories
and little nutritional value.
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17. Class Discussion
What do you consider fast food?
How often do you eat fast food?
How often should Americans eat fast food?
Does eating fast food cause any particular problems?

18. Many research studies have indicated that foods high
in saturated fats may contribute to numerous
health problems. In addition, Red meat contains
high amounts of a substance called carnitine
which is linked to the increased development of
cholesterol in the arteries.

19. Class Discussion
What are the three “macronutrients” that
provide nearly all of the energy needed by the
human body and are found in the foods we eat
daily?

20. Foods are composed of carbohydrates, fats, and
proteins. Some foods contain fats that are very
healthy for our bodies, and some foods contain fats
that are less healthy.

21. 21
Types of Fat
Saturated
Red meat, pastries, deep fried foods, chips, cheese, and ice
cream
Polyunsaturated
Corn oil, olive oil, peanut oil, safflower oil, and canola oil
Monounsaturated
Fish, nuts, olives, and avocados

22. Fats that are considered monounsaturated are
very healthy for the proper development of cells,
tissues, and organs. Increasing the amount of this
type of fat in the daily diet actually improves overall
health and physical performance.

23. Class Discussion
What are the two types of carbohydrates?
Why is one type of carbohydrate considered
much healthier than the other?

24. Carbohydrates can be simple or complex. Complex
carbs are much healthier because they contain more
nutrients and are released more slowly into the
bloodstream enabling cells to receive energy over a
longer period of time. Vegetables and fruits contain
complex carbohydrates while pastries and other sugary
snacks contain simple carbs.

25. Unhealthy carbs turn into sugar. Too many unhealthy
carbohydrates can increase the risk for diabetes for people who
are unable to process an overload of glucose(sugar) in the
bloodstream.
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26. Class Discussion
Why is diabetes increasing at an
alarming rate in the United States?
What kind of health problems are
caused by diabetes?

27. Type 2 Diabetes is increasing at an alarming rate in the
United States. It appears that the American diet that is
high in sugar, simple carbohydrates and saturated fats is
the blame for the diabetes epidemic. Diabetes
causes heart disease, blindness, kidney
failure, and the loss of limbs.
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28. The symptoms of type 2 diabetes include
excessive thirst, dry mouth, frequent urination,
blurred vision, and slow healing sores.

29. Risk factors such as inactivity, stress, and a
nutrient poor diet can increase the likelihood of
developing type 2 diabetes. However, many people can
change their life style and improve their health.

30. Type 2 diabetes is a very serious disease that
decreases the ability of the pancreas to process
sugars. As the disease progresses, the body becomes
insulin resistant, and glucose levels rise in the
bloodstream creating damage in the blood vessels
and nerves.

31. Class Discussion
What can people do to reduce
their risk of diabetes?

32. Reducing the risk of diabetes includes
life style changes such as increased
physical activity, weight loss, stress
reduction, and improved diet.

33. Increasing the amount of nutritious
vegetables in our daily diet is the easiest
way to improve our health.
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34. Class Discussion
All organs in our body are affected by the
quality of foods that we include in our daily
diet.
Which foods do you think might be the
most beneficial to maximize our brain
power?

35. Certain foods in our diet improve the functioning of
our brains. A good slogan for brain health might be,
“Eat smart, be smart”.

36. Although research is still ongoing, some scientists
believe that future research may find that memory
and spatial skills in the brain are enhanced by certain
food groups.

37. Some experts believe that foods such as berries,
avocado, fish, eggs, and dark chocolate
may be brain boosters. Future research may give us
additional information.

38. Maintaining a nutritious, daily diet is
important in reducing the risk for
diseases such as anemia,
osteoporosis, cancer, and
heart disease.

39. Class Discussion
What is anemia? What are the
symptoms?
What can some people do to reduce
anemia?

40. 40
Diet Related Illnesses

41. Class Discussion
What kinds of foods should be
avoided by a person who is at high
risk for heart disease?

42. Most medical experts are convinced that diets that are
high in saturated fats and simple
carbohydrates are likely contributors to heart
disease.

43. Most major diseases are affected by lifestyle issues
such as body weight, nutrition, exercise,
smoking, and sleep deprivation.

44. Heart attacks and strokes are directly related to
life style factors such as inactivity, stress,
sleep deprivation, weight, and diet.

45. Class Discussion
If you had to choose one regular
behavior to improve your health, which
behavior do you think most doctors
would say is the most beneficial?

46. Getting plenty of daily exercise
may be the most important health
decision most people make.

47. Another critical life style decision is to avoid
smoking cigarettes. Solid scientific research
links smoking to cancer and heart
disease.

48. Class Discussion
What are the leading causes
of cancer?

49. While there are many different causes of cancer, poor
diet and tobacco are the leading causes of cancer
according to current research. However, obesity is
expected to overtake tobacco as the leading cause of
cancer in the near future.

50. Sometimes certain types of
foods are closely correlated with
a reduced risk of serious disease.
In the spring of 2014, the results
of a major study found that
consuming green tea, coffee,
and peaches had a significant
impact on reducing the
incidence of cancer.

51. Fortunately, most health issues can be
avoided by making informed choices and
making healthier living a priority. Eating
healthy foods, getting adequate exercise,
avoiding trans fats, and getting recommended
inoculations can make a significant difference
in health and longevity.

52. Class Discussion
Other than diet and exercise,
what are some other actions that
people can take to improve their
overall health?

54. Simple things such as
eating a good breakfast,
maintaining close family
connections, and having
a calm personality can
improve one’s health.

55. Living Healthy

56. Feeling good physically and mentally is often
related to our life style choices. A lifestyle that
results in good health is worth a fortune.
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57. Vocabulary Practice
 The following words were highlighted during the prior presentation. Use the
Merriam-Webster.com online dictionary or regular dictionary, and write a
definition for each of the following words. Review activities for these words
will be included later in this unit.
 ingest consumption excessive enhanced
deprivation correlated incidence adequate
inoculations longevity

58. Topic for Investigation
 Life Style and its impact
on serious diseases

59. Convergent Thinking
Now that you have reviewed
information on this topic, and
generated ideas in small groups,
the evaluation phase of this
unit will begin. During this phase,
convergent thinking is used to
analyze arguments, examine
evidence, and make judgments
about the quality of each idea.

60. Solution Evaluation Stage
How can Americans change their life style to promote good health?
•Positive facts and data
•Strengths such as low cost or
easy implementation
•Supportive research information•Weaknesses such as unintended
consequences
Solution
number
one
Solution
number two
Solution
number
four
Solution
number
three

61. Gather the Facts and
Supporting Evidence
Use all available sources,
primary and secondary, and
books and internet to access
the important information
for your topic.

62. Conduct Research on the Issues
Use technology and text material to research the effects of
life style on human health. Determine the importance of various
life style choices and risk factors for major diseases, and propose
a plan to improve the health of Americans.
This will be a short research assignment and should generate
two or three pages of notes. The notes will used during the next
class discussion to review ideas and solutions and to write a
proposal.
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63. Explore the Issue
Does life style have a significant
impact on health and
longevity?
Evaluate the possible effects
of life style on health and
longevity. Consider the effects
of exercise, weight, stress,
tobacco, alcohol, and diet.
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64. Take a Position on the Most
Important Life Style Decisions
In order to make a convincing argument for or
against an idea or event, it is very important to
evaluate the facts and see if they support
your position.
The first step is to ask relevant questions
that will guide your investigation of the
evidence.
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65. Conducting the Research
Identify specific questions about
the issue to guide your
investigation of the facts.
Determine if the evidence is
credible and supports your
main arguments.
Use internet and book sources
to gather credible
information.
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66. Identify the Most significant
information
As you conduct
research on your
topic, use the
following essential
questions to guide
your research and
provide focus.

67. Inquiring Minds Want to Know
Essential Questions
Does smoking or drinking contribute to heart disease and cancer?
How often should the average person exercise to improve health?
What constitutes a healthy diet?
Can good friendships and close families improve health? Is stress
a risk factor for disease?
Is obesity related to risk of serious disease?
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68. Essential Questions To Guide Research
1. How does daily diet affect health and longevity?
2. How does stress or sleep impact a person’s health?
3. What life style factors increase the risk for diseases
like cancer, diabetes, and heart disease?
4. What does the latest research say about eating a
high carbohydrate diet?
5. Why is smoking considered dangerous to people’s
health and longevity?

69. The Proof is in the Pudding
The Issue: Does life style have a
significant affect on health and
longevity?
Your assignment is to research
this issue, take a position,
support your arguments with
sufficient evidence, and
write a report to convince others
of your point of view.
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70. Critical Terms and Vocabulary
Study the following terms
and vocabulary as they
relate to the main ideas
presented in your selected
sources.

71. Key Vocabulary and Terminology
Identify and Write the Definition for Each
Longevity
Trans fats
Hypertension
Monounsaturated
Cardiovascular
Carbohydrates
Anemia
Osteoporosis
Flavonoids
Tobacco Addiction
Cholesterol
Coronary Heart Disease
Glycemic Index
Glucose
Sleep Deprivation

72. What is Cholesterol?
5 min
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHpMT7xJR3s

73. Green Garden Bakery
Teen Project 3 min Excellent
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KoZDnOvth9U
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0954jmrrkZk
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ue86TJTXbuw

74. What is Fat?
4 min
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhUrc4BnPgg

75. Why Sitting is Bad For You
5 min
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUEl8KrMz14

76. What Makes Muscles Grow?
5 min
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tM1LFFxeKg

77. Carbohydrates and Health
5 min
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxzc_2c6GMg

78. Food and Your Brain
5 min
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyQY8a-ng6g

79. !5 Foods to Reduce Heart Attack Risks
13 min Excellent
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKyY5zhrlfQ

80. Facts About Coffee
6 min
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TN0cxBYh8t8

81. What Causes Cavities?
Excellent 5 min
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGoBFU1q4g0

82. How Do Vitamins Work?
5 min Excellent
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISZLTJH5lYg

83. Carbohydrates and Your Health
5 min
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxzc_2c6GMg&t=191s

84. How Sugar Affects the Brain
5 min Ted Ed
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEXBxijQREo

85. How much does the typical American diet vary from a
well balanced diet? Explain

86. How would your diet need to be different for a person who
wants to lose weight rather than build muscle?

87. What is meant by essential nutrients? Which of
these are minerals?

88. What’s the purpose of a food pyramid? Why are meats
and beans in the same category?

89. Use the Following internet sources to gather
information on your research topic.
See the PowerPoint
version of this unit in
order to quickly
access hyperlinked
sources.

90. The following slides provide
sources for the research project.
See powerpoint for easy linking
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91. Research Notes
Collect a minimum of 2-3 pages of notes
Gather information that will enable you to write a
short two page essay
Use the following standards based questions to
complete the required reading assignment.

92. Heart Health and Life Style choices
http://www.patient.co.uk/health/pre
venting-cardiovascular-diseases
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93. Research: Nutrition and Brain Function
http://www.sciencedaily.com/rele
ases/2012/10/121017091724.htm

94. Eat Smart and Think Better
http://www.webmd.com/diet/fea
tures/eat-smart-healthier-brain

95. Nutrition and the Brain: New Research
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/
articles/251634.php

96. Environmental Risk Factors for Heart
Disease
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2
/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Heart_disease_you
r_risk-factors_explained?open
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97. Diabetes and Life Style
http://www.lifescript.com/health/cen
ters/diabetes/news/2011/09/05/man
y_lifestyle_factors_linked_to_diabetes
_risk.aspx
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98. Smoking and Cancer
http://www.cdc.gov/cance
r/lung/basic_info/risk_facto
rs.htm
98

99. Tobacco and Cancer Risks
http://www.cancerresearchuk.
org/cancer-
info/healthyliving/smokingand
tobacco/smoking-and-cancer
99

100. Cancer and Life Style Issues
http://www.cancer.org/healthy/eathe
althygetactive/acsguidelinesonnutriti
onphysicalactivityforcancerpreventio
n/acs-guidelines-on-nutrition-and-
physical-activity-for-cancer-
prevention-dietand-activity
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101. Saturated Fat and Cancer Risk
http://www.webmd.com/c
ancer/news/20081113/satu
rated-fats-intestinal-
cancer-linked
101

102. Carbs and Diabetes: Harvard Research
http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/
nutritionsource/carbohydrates/
carbohydrates-and-blood-
sugar/
102

103. Overview of Lifestyle Diseases
http://www.drhealth.md/life
-style-diseases/
103

104. Lifestyle and Disease
Research
http://www.vu.edu.au/research/era-
expertise-capability/college-based-
research/health-
biomedicine/biomedical-lifestyle-
diseases
104

105. Medical Consequences of Drug Abuse
http://www.drugabuse.gov/rel
ated-topics/medical-
consequences-drug-abuse
105

106. Health Risks and
Alcohol/Drugs
http://www.hartwick.edu/campus-
life/social-issues-and-wellness-
education/health-risks-of-alcohol-
and-drug-abuse
106

107. Sleep Deprivation and
Health
http://www.webmd.com/sleep
-disorders/features/important-
sleep-habits
107

108. Epidemic of Sleep Loss and
Health Problems
http://www.cdc.gov/f
eatures/dssleep/
108

109. Lack of Sleep and Health Problems
http://psychcentral.com/blog/arc
hives/2013/02/13/8-effects-of-
sleep-deprivation-on-your-
health/
109

110. Serious Problems with
Sleep Loss
http://www.webmd.com/sleep-
disorders/excessive-sleepiness-
10/10-results-sleep-loss
110

111. Stress and Health Problems
http://www.mayoclinic.org
/healthy-living/stress-
management/in-
depth/stress/art-20046037
111

112. Scary Things Stress
Does to Your Body
http://www.huffingtonpost
.com/2013/02/04/stress-
health-effects-cancer-
immune-
system_n_2599551.html
112

113. NIH: Negative Impact of
Stress on the Body
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/
health/publications/stress/i
ndex.shtml
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114. Your Essay Topic
Organize your ideas and prepare to write
an essay reviewing our constitutional
rights to free speech and freedom of the
press. Use Supreme Court decisions to
determine how the internet can be used
legally for freedom of expression. Include
a discussion of potential issues such as
inciting violence, libel, and defamation of
character.

115. Write a Proposal
Use your notes to write a two page proposal to
review the issues related to freedom of expression
and to recommend ways to protect both the public
and each individual’s rights to free expression while
using the internet. Provide specific information to
support your proposed ideas with clearly
articulated arguments and sufficient
evidence.

116. Your Proposal
Define the issue/problem
Outline the details of your
argument
Cite supporting research
Project possible
roadblocks
Specify contingency or
back up plans

117. Develop a Writing Plan
Determine what your main point will be,
and write a topic sentence that provides
focus for your essay.
Choose several main ideas that support
your topic sentence.
Sort your information into supporting
details with facts and examples.
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118. Organize Your Ideas
Sort your ideas into
supporting details
with examples.
Determine what your
main idea will be, and
write a topic sentence
that provides focus
for your essay.

119. Use the five
paragraph
essay format
to write your
paper.
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120. Details Must Support
the Main Ideas
Provide specific
facts, examples,
and reasons for
each main idea
in the body of
your essay

121. Prepare to Write
Use your outline and
write an essay on
your topic.
As you write your
rough draft, it will be
very important to use
special words that
enable you to
transition smoothly
from one idea to the
next.
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122. Transition
Words
As you view these
words, select the
words that help
you make
transitions
smoothly from
one idea to the
next.
 as a result
 such as
 for example
 nevertheless
 for that reason
 finally
 at this time
 therefore
 furthermore
 in addition
 in conclusion
 as well as
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123. Word Power
Using more powerful
or descriptive words in
your essay elevates
your writing to a
stronger and more
interesting level.
Try using a few of
these words or terms
in your essay.
libel
Judicial decisions
civil lawsuit
slander
defamation of
character
disrupt the learning
environment
Incite violence
clear and present
danger
Vulgar and obscene

124. Relevance to the Real World
The final conclusion of your rough draft should explain
why your point of view on the issue is important for the
future. Answer these questions as you write your
conclusion.
1. Why is your issue important to our world?
2. Why should anyone care about it?
3. What would be the negative results if your
recommendations are not followed?

125. Review and Edit
Once you have
completed your rough
draft, read your essay
several times and make
revisions and additions.

126. Review, Edit, and Rewrite
1. Re-read your essay several times.
2. How can you improve your
sentences to communicate more
clearly?
3. Are your main ideas supported by
examples and details?
4. Exchange papers with another
student and read each other’s essay
out loud.
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127. 127
Check up and Review
Raise your green card if you believe the
statement is true or your red card if you
think it is false.

128. True or False
Evolved means…
To have developed and
changed over a period of time.

129. True or False
Essential means…
that something is helpful but not
really necessary.

130. True or False
Obscenity means…
using expressions or behaviors
that are crude, lewd and
offensive.

131. True or False
Relinquish means…
to fight in order to keep what
you have.

132. True or False
Tempered means…
to adjust or modify something
to be less harsh and more
acceptable.

133. True or False
Deem means…
to believe or determine
something.

134. True or False
Castigate means…
to tell someone how wonderful
they are.

135. True or False
Cornerstone means…
something that is less
important and usually
unnecessary.

136. True or False
Infringing means…
interfering with something or
someone.

137. True or False
Aspect means…
a part of something or the way
something appears.

138. True or False
Totalitarian means…
controlling people in a strict
way with complete power.

139. True or False
Incite means…
to get others to participate in
good deeds.

140. True or False
Blatantly means…
to do something in a very
obvious and offensive way.

141. True or False
Defame means…
to harm someone’s reputation
by slander or libel.

142. True or False
Vigorously means…
To do something without using
much effort or energy.

143. Determine if the following words are
correctly used in the sentence.
If the vocabulary word is used correctly in the
sentence, raise your green card for TRUE.
If the vocabulary word is used incorrectly in the
sentence, raise your red card for FALSE.

144. True or False
The plan for the new
park evolved over a
period of time.

145. True or False
The car picked up an
essential nail in the
back tire.

146. True or False
The sweet sounding
obscenity was music
to her ears.

147. True or False
The teenager did not
want to relinquish the
cell phone.

148. True or False
They tempered their
expectations for the
vacation because
money was in short
supply.

149. True or False
The essay was
deemed satisfactory
by the teacher.

150. True or False
Most children prefer
to be castigated when
they do a good job.

151. True or False
Checking for evidence
is the cornerstone of
effective problem
solving.

152. True or False
Infringing is a great
way to study for a big
test.

153. True or False
Juan did not like the
aspect of the job that
involved working very
late at night.

154. True or False
Totalitarian type
personalities make
great leaders because
they try to include
others in key decision
making.

155. True or False
Inciting violent acts
is against the law.

156. True or False
She blatantly told the
secret so very few
people would find out.

157. True or False
Defaming people is a
great way to make
friends and get ahead
in life.

158. True or False
The young man
worked vigorously to
help his client solve
the problem.

159. Vocabulary Test
Number your paper, and select the letter of the
definition that provides the best meaning for each
word.

160. Matching Vocabulary Test A
______1. evolve A. to sternly warn and discipline someone
____2. deemed B. to do something obviously and offensively
____3. incite C. very essential in building something strong
____4. essential D. crude, lewd, and offensive behavior
____5. castigate E. to develop gradually
____6. blatant F. to have determined or believed something
___ 7. obscenity G. to get others to participate in a negative way
____8. cornerstone H. something that is very important to have

161. Matching Vocabulary Test B
____1. relinquish A. to interfere with someone or something
____2. tempered B. a part of something or its appearance
____3. infringe C. to harm someone’s reputation with slander
____4. aspect D. something crude or indecent
____5. vulgarity E. to do something with great energy
____6. vigorous F. modification to make something acceptable
___ 7. defame G. to give up something

162. Problem Solving
Apply your problem solving
skills to the following real world
problem.

163. Group Problem Solving
Meet in small
groups and
develop a
health plan
to solve this
problem.
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164. The Problem
An obese, thirty year old
man who smokes and
sleeps 5 or 6 hours a night
has serious health
problems. Design a specific
plan to keep him from
getting diabetes or heart
disease.
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165. Report Back to Class
Share each small group’s ideas
about how to improve the subject’s
health. Try to arrive at a class
consensus about the best ways to
improve the subject’s quality of life.