Concept 2

Many factors contribute to health, wellness, and fitness, and some are more in your control than others.

Biological Determinant

genetic and biological factors that affect a person’s health

ex: heredity, assigned sex at birth

Heredity

passing on traits to offspring

(accounts for 16% of all health problems)

Do we have control over biological determinants?

Very little

Social Determinant

economic and social factors that influence a person’s health

ex: economic stability

Do we have control over social determinants?

Somewhat control

Lifestyle determinants

person’s behaviors that affect their health

Do we have control over lifestyle determinants?

Great (much) control

5 categories of lifestyle behaviors

Physical Activity

Eating Habits

Managing Stress

Avoiding destructive habits and adopting preventative safety habits