NATIONAL STANDARDS HEALTH (grades 5-8) The National Health Education Standards come from the American Cancer Society. Source: Source: http://www.education-world.com/standards/national/nph/index.shtml NPH-H.5-8.1 HEALTH PROMOTION AND DISEASE PREVENTION Explain the relationship between positive health behaviors and the prevention of injury, illness, disease, and premature death. Explain how health is influenced by the interaction of body systems. Describe how family and peers influence the health of adolescents. Analyze how environment and personal health are interrelated. Describe ways to reduce risks related to adolescent health problems. Explain how appropriate health care can prevent premature death and disability. Describe how lifestyle, pathogens, family history, and other risk factors are related to the cause or prevention of disease and other health problems. NPH-H.5-8.2 HEALTH INFORMATION, PRODUCTS AND SERVICES Analyze the validity of health information, products, and services. Demonstrate the ability to utilize resources from home, school, and community that provide valid health information. NPH-H.5-8.3 REDUCING HEALTH RISKS Explain the importance of assuming responsibility for personal health behaviors. Analyze a personal health assessment to determine health strengths and risks. Demonstrate strategies to improve or maintain personal and family health. NPH-H.5-8.6 SETTING GOALS FOR GOOD HEALTH Predict how decisions regarding health behaviors have consequences for self and others. Apply strategies and skills needed to attain personal health goals. NPH-H.5-8.7 HEALTH ADVOCACY Analyze various communication methods to accurately express health information and ideas. Express information and opinions about health issues. Demonstrate the ability to influence and support others in making positive health choices.