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American Public University Target Behavior and Health Habits Discussion

 

I’m studying for my Health & Medical class and need an explanation.

choose and identify a client of a specific age and gender.

Describe them in terms of fitness level, reason for getting started in a program, fears, lifestyle etc. Provide a brief history and description of them.

Before you can change, you must know that the behavior is a problem and that you can change it.

Examining their Current Health Habits
An observation from a friend, a family member, or a landmark event such as the death of someone close to you can get you thinking about behavior change. A self-assessment can start your journey towards improving your current lifestyle.

Choosing a Target Behavior: chose 1-3 target behaviors. Discuss the short term and long term effects of this/ these behaviors (such as alcohol abuse, poor eating, no exercise). Are there risks associated with these behaviors?  Are there benefits?

Identify three Short-term goals and one long-term goal that will be applied to changing their behavior.