Key Point #3
To change obstacles in your environment, you can do research, draw conclusions, and work together to design solutions, build arguments, and take steps towards fixing the problem.
Key Point #2
Arguments for change must be ethical and follow your values, and they must also have a claim, evidence, and reasoning to convince people it is right.
Sometimes, there are obstacles to your health that you cannot control. For example, the grocery store may be far away, a medical treatment may be too expensive, or the foods available may be too high in added sugar. When community members come together, they have the power to change obstacles to their health. You can make arguments to the people that can change the obstacle. Arguments include a claim, evidence and reasoning. If you want to make a change in your community, you also have to think about your ethics and values to do what is right. Effectively arguing for your ideas is an important skill to use in your life and career.
Key Point #1
There can be obstacles to healthy eating in your school, community, or environment.
Lesson 7: How can we work together to make our community healthier?
What are obstacles to health in your community?
L7: How can you control your health?
Food, physical activity and mindfullness
Share your voice
Scientists often have to make arguments in writing. Write a letter or an email to your congressperson to ask for something you want for your community.
L7 Explore More: Value Mapping
What are your values?
Did your values match with your friends? Which ones were different?
Try this activity with your friends or family.
Choose the 5 most important values to you. Compare with others, and explain your answers. You can use the following list or come up with your own.
Make change Identify a problem in your school or neighborhood. Figure out what would have to happen to solve it, and who could make those changes. Try to make a difference!
Eat right
Try eating more slowly. Drink water after every bite. Try to make smaller portions. Eating slowly helps you decide when you are full.
GOAL: Deciding what matters to you when you make a decision can help you argue more effectively.
Values: peace, wealth, happiness, success, friendship, fame, power, justice, honesty, love, truth, creativity, independence, loyalty, respect, knowledge, freedom.