week 1 discussion

 Human Activity

Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum, read the assigned chapters for the week, the Gaps Matter: Environment, Health and Social EquityLinks to an external site. journal article, and the Structural Organization of the Human BodyLinks to an external site. video.

 The human body is amazing! However, certain factors or actions can positively or negatively impact our health and well-being, such as genetics, diet, exercise, tobacco, alcohol, sleep, sanitation, community safety, contraceptives, and stress. For this discussion, create an initial discussion post that is a minimum of 250 words. All referenced materials must include citations and references in APA format. Please see directions for including APA Style elements on these Writing Center pages: APA: Citing Within Your PaperLinks to an external site. and Formatting Your References ListLinks to an external site..In your discussion,

• Evaluate two factors or actions that promote our health status.
• Evaluate two factors or actions that can cause dysfunction and result in disease.
  • Select one lifestyle factor to discuss in depth.
  • Select one environmental factor to discuss in depth.
• Discuss two diseases that could result from the factors or dysfunctions examined above and how those diseases change the normal function of body system(s).
• Analyze at least two effects human activity and lifestyle habits have on our environment (air quality, water quality, food quality, waste, recycling, etc.).