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In both the junior high as well as the high school I attended, students were expected to

participate in various health classes in order to meet graduation requirements. Because of

these classes I was required to take, I consider myself to be somewhat knowledgeable on

the subject of human health. I learned about the six dimensions of health and understood

that there was more to being a healthy person than being well physically. I was also

taught that I have a great deal of control over my wellness. I was taught that by making

positive or negative lifestyle choices I would be controlling my level of wellness. I know

quite a bit about what I should and shouldn't do, so why do I still make negative choices?

The first dimension of health that I learned about is that of physical wellness. I

learned that exersize is very important to a person who wants to be physically healthy. I

know that I can increase my life expectancy by exercising regularly, and that I can also

decrease my risk of dying from cardiovascular disease, but I just can't bring myself to do

it. I have never had a problem with my weight. I can eat tons and not gain a pound, so I

never felt it was necessary to exersize regularly. Perhaps realizing

I read any assignment I have for school, and not a day goes by that I am not reading a

time and time again that smoking can kill you. I believe on of the smartest decisions I

surgeon's general warning. At this pint I thought to myself, if they are telling the public

recycling and I brought those beliefs to school with me. I don't believe I ever throw a can

debating in my mind whether or not to try one. I flipped the box in my hand and read the

My religion is Eastern Orthodox. I was taught many important values through Sunday

people who dump wasted into the ocean and get very upset when I see someone throw a

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