Toxic substances, some dietary habits, and some personal behavior may
be bad for one's health. Some effects show up right away, others may not
show up for many years. Avoiding toxic substances, such as tobacco, and
changing dietary habits to reduce the intake of such things as animal fat
increases the chances of living longer.
NSES Content Standard F
Science in Personal and Social Perspectives: Personal health Grades 5-8, page 168 The use of tobacco increases the risk of illness. Students should understand the influence of short-term social and psychological factors that lead to tobacco use, and the possible long-term detrimental effects of smoking and chewing tobacco. NSES Content Standard F
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