National Health Education  Standards 

Standard 1

Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention 

to enhance health.

Standard 2

Students will analyze the influence of family, peers, culture, media, technology, and other 

factors on health behaviors.

Standard 3

Students will demonstrate the ability to access valid information and products and services

 to enhance health.

Standard 4

Students will demonstrate the ability to use interpersonal communication skills to enhance

 health and avoid or reduce health risks.

Standard 5

Students will demonstrate the ability to use decision-making skills to enhance health.

Standard 6

Students will demonstrate the ability to use goal-setting skills to enhance health.

Standard 7

Students will demonstrate the ability to practice health-enhancing behaviors and avoid or 

reduce health risks.

Standard 8

Students will demonstrate the ability to advocate for personal, family, and community health.

Citation:

Joint Committee on National Health Education Standards. (2007). National Health Education Standards, Second Edition: Achieving Excellence. Washington, D.C.: The American Cancer Society.

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