Health Education Standards

A health literate student ...

  1. Understands and uses concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention.
  2. Demonstrates the ability to access valid health information and health-promoting products and services.
  3. Demonstrates the ability to practice health-enhancing behaviors and reduce health risks.
  4. Analyzes the influence of culture, media, technology and other factors on health.
  5. Demonstrates the ability to use interpersonal communication skills to enhance health.
  6. Demonstrates the ability to use goal-setting and decision-making skills to enhance health.
  7. Demonstrates the ability to advocate for personal, family, and community health.