In the box below, write five factors that affect your health that you can control. then write five more factors that affect your health but are outside of your control.

Factors Within Your Control

having a support structure of people you can count on for advice, help, etc.

knowing where to go for health care advice

eating a balanced diet

engaging (or not) in physical activity

using proper safety equipment such as helmets

abstaining (or not) from drugs and alcohol

Factors Outside Your Control

heredity of a certain disease

heredity of a certain body type

abusive or loving environment at home

family habits

mental disorder related to brain chemistry

safety and cleanliness of environment