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Purpose: The purpose of this task is for you to define and evaluate the impact of life-long disease prevention habits (sanitation, diet, exercise, healthy choices). Additionally, the purpose is for you to create a personal health risk assessment for yourself for infectious and chronic diseases. You will utilize your family history information (if available) and infectious disease information.

Instructions: You will have 1 class period (50 minutes) to complete the following tasks. Resource Material is included. You are NOT allowed to use any additional materials. You are allowed to use a computer or device to access the links provided.

Materials: Rubric

Definitions:

Chronic Disease - a long-lasting disease that can be controlled but not cured.
Disease prevention habit - a regular activity that reduces the risk of contracting or developing a disease.
Infectious Disease - a disorder caused by organisms - such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites.
Risk assessment - a systematic process of evaluating the potential risks.

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