Which of the following best describes how schools can determine what t

Which of the following best describes how schools can determine what their school health education priorities should include? (Select all that apply.)

a. Provide opportunities for students to practice decision-making skills
b. Choose priorities according to which behaviors lead to avoidable problems
c. Make priorities consistent with the six topics identified by Healthy People 2020
d. Determine priorities by the education and expertise of the local school nurse
e. Select priorities according to parent and student interests
f.
Decide on priorities based on whatever funding sources are willing to fund

ESSAYBID ANSWER

ANS: A, B, C
Healthy People 2020 sets goals that schools provide health education courses in priority areas. The six behavioral categories or topics identified include the following negative behaviors that often start in childhood or adolescence and persist into adulthood: (1) alcohol and drug use; (2) injury and violence; (3) tobacco use; (4) poor nutrition; (5) lack of physical activity; and (6) sexual behavior that results in sexually transmitted diseases or unwanted pregnancies. These problems and behaviors are preventable and lead to additional problems. In a comprehensive health education program, students should be given the opportunity to practice decision-making and communication skills. Funding may not fit local needs. All school nurses should be competent in teaching related to healthy behaviors or know experts who could assist. The priorities should be based on Healthy People 2020, not on the parent and student interests or on the basis of available funding sources.