Essay On Health Determinant

I believe improving my financial health, recognizing and avoiding addiction and drug abuse, and preventing violence and injury are definitely my strongest suit. I believe I am very strong in these areas because I was taught at an early age what could affect my health in the long run. Doing drugs or drinking alcohol has never caught my attention not just because I 've seen what it could do to one 's body but I have big ambitions and want to do many physical things in life. As for my financial health I 've always been good with numbers, and have taken care of my family 's and I financial situation for over 2 years.

Some areas in which I lack self control is improving my sleep and nutrition: eating for a healthier you. I can admit that I …show more content…
I am sure if I could afford to hire a babysitter I would have more time to cook whole hearty meals. I personally believe that is my only health determinant. My boyfriend works for the both of us while I study so that gives us a smaller budget, however using my financial skills I have always made sure there is more than enough for us to spend on not only what we need but also anything else we may be interested …show more content…
After every errand I complete I take two minutes and eat more of my morning snack before I head off again. I come home in the afternoon and start doing homework and try and take care of my son at the same time. Between my son and homework I don 't get much time to cook.

My target behavior would be getting more sleep and trading snacks for healthy alternatives. Some things I would like to replace my potato chips with are fruit smoothies or melon milkshake. I would also like to eat more fruit throughout the day. I could replace my gatorades with water or some type of tea which would be healthier for my son and I. Lastly I would try and get my body to constantly sleep more than four or five hours a