MHD508 SLP MOD 2

MHD508 SLP MOD 2 Name Institution Date The Relationship between Behavior, Environment, and Genetic Factors That Enhance or Comprise Health In designing a health education program in the field of psychology, my interests are to understand the factors promoting some of the harmful behaviors causing obesity. In my analysis, I would like to understand some of the behaviors that cause obesity among adolescents. Every year, approximately 300,000 people die worldwide due to obesity complications (Pate et al., 2013). Several research findings indicate that three quarters of American teenagers are exposed to unhealthy food every day, therefore, are likely to develop excessive weight (Pate et al., 2013). I am interested in analyzing some of the main factors that influence eating behaviors of teenagers including exposure to unhealthy foods and poor nutrition. My concern will be to understand other factors including advanced technological gadgets like video games are likely to influence teenagers eating patterns (Pate et al., 2013). Part of my professional goal is to develop a health education program that will generate positive behaviors among the targeted population. Health education programs are meant to motivate and enhance healthy practices to avoid some of the lifestyle diseases. Part of my coursework as a student is to encourage positive behaviors (Birch & Davison, 2001). Initiating a health education program will enhance my communication skills and improve my facilitation skills. Initiating a prevention program targeting teenagers will help me understand how to plan and implement behavior specify intervention. Coming up with health education initiatives will help me to meaningfully contribute towards the society by helping individuals develop healthy eating plans (Birch & Davison, 2001). The Needs, Resources, and Capacity for Health Education The Factors That Influence Health Behaviors Behavior is considered as an individual action; however, individual's choice of behavior is likely to be influenced by several factors. Some of these factors include social, environmental, and cultural factors. Factors lik...