Task summary: Summarize my results from the Life Expectancy Calculator assessment and analyze initial reactions to those results. Describe at least three modifiable risk factors that may impact my life expectancy. Describe strategies I could use to address these factors and improve my daily health practices. The length of the paper should be 4 pages, APA-style. Do not use any other source besides the linked/attached ones.
Full order description: Dear Freelancer, please write and address the following: Summarize my results from the Life Expectancy Calculator assessment and analyze initial reactions to those results. Describe at least three modifiable risk factors that may impact my life expectancy. Describe strategies I could use to address these factors and improve my daily health practices. Explain which social determinants of health might be contributing to my personal risk factors. Formulate one long-term SMART goal and one short-term SMART goal that you think will increase my life expectancy and reduce my risk of contracting preventable diseases. Explain how I could hold myself accountable for the realization of those goals and how I will track your progress. Support your work with specific citations from this weeks Learning Resources and additional scholarly sources, as appropriate.
Life Expectancy Calculator Linkhttps://cdn-media.waldenu.edu/2dett4d/Walden/HLTH/2115/CH/mm/lifeexpectancy/content/hlth2115_lec.html
My answers to the questions
male
40-50
200 / 5’9″ = 28.04
No
No
No
Yes
Quit
No
Yes
5 times a week
No
Yes
No
10-19
yes
yes
no
yes
no
no
yes
happy
no
=72
links to sources https://www.cdc.gov/about/sdoh/index.html
https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/diet-nutrition/changing-habits-better-health
https://health.gov/healthypeople/priority-areas/social-determinants-health
Setting S.M.A.R.T. Goals
Savvy Strategies to Help you Succeed
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WHAT IS A S.M.A.R.T. GOAL?
S.M.A.R.T. is a goal-setting tool, which identifies five criteria for setting effective goals:
specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound. Goals built around these
criteria are likely to be met because they are focused, realistic, and actionable. For more
specific definitions and examples of each criterion, use the buttons below:
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Specific
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Measurable
A
Achievable
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Time Bound
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Specific
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Measurable
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Achievable
S IS FOR SPECIFIC
When setting a goal, be specific about what you would like to achieve. Think
about how you might reach your goal, as well as what you hope to gain by
achieving it.
I want to be a better
student.
This term, I will focus on improving my
probability skills and earn at least a B in my
statistics course.
R
Relevant
T
This is a vague goal. Without further definition, it will
be difficult to achieve. To improve this goal, ask,
Why do I want to be a better student? And more
importantly, how can I become a better student?
Time Bound
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This goal is much more specific. It includes a focused
definition of what it means to be a better student (at
least a B grade) and considers what can be gained by
achieving this goal (improved math skills).
S
M IS FOR MEASURABLE
Specific
M
Realistic, effective goals offer a way to measure your progress. Measurable
goals also clearly indicate when you have succeeded in achieving your goal.
A
I want to be in better
health.
Measurable
Achievable
R
Relevant
T
I will improve my physical health by riding
my bike to work at least three times per
week.
This goal cant be measured. What does it
mean to be in better health and how will you
know when you have achieved it?
This goal is measurable. It will be achieved
when you successfully ride your bike to work
a minimum of three times per week.
Time Bound
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A IS FOR ACHIEVABLE
M
Set goals that are feasible, realistic, and within reach. Goals should be
challenging but not unattainableotherwise, you may be setting
yourself up to fail.
Specific
Measurable
A
Achievable
For the entire month of January, I will dedicate at
least one, distraction-free hour per day to writing my
dissertation.
I am going to write 25 pages of
my dissertation each week, so
that I can finish within 6 weeks.
R
Relevant
T
Time Bound
This goal is likely unachievable. Dissertations are
meant to be written over long periods of time. Even
full-time professional authors cannot adhere to
such a rigorous pace.
While still challenging, this goal is more realistic. If all goes
well, at the end of January, you can commit yourself to
another month of daily writing or adjust your goal to better
suit your lifestyle and obligations.
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Specific
M
Measurable
A
Achievable
R IS FOR RELEVANT
Goals should reflect your values and long-term objectives. Avoid setting
goals that may distract from, or that dont directly contribute to, the
achievement of more urgent, overarching aims.
I want to write a novel
before I turn 40.
I will complete my Masters of Nursing
within three years by taking two online
classes per term.
R
Relevant
T
Time Bound
For career authors and creative writers, this might be a
realistic and relevant goal. However, if you are actively
pursuing a Masters in Nursing in order to further an
established career in the health field, focusing on a
novel is likely distracting and counterproductive.
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Again, if you are a Masters of Nursing student,
it makes sense to set a goal that is directly
related to your long-term academic and
professional objectives.
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Specific
M
T IS FOR TIME-BOUND
When you set a goal, establish a target deadline or timeframe, as well.
Deadlines help you stay motivated and focused on achieving your goal.
Measurable
I want to run a marathon.
I will adhere to the Runners World 16-week
training schedule, so that I am prepared to run
the Boston Marathon on April 15th.
A
Achievable
R
Relevant
This goal may be achievable, but without a
timeframe, it doesnt mean much. Many of us want
to run a marathon someday; fewer of us commit to
and train for a specific event.
T
This goal is specific, measurable, achievable, and
time-bound. It includes a deadline, which is tied to
a particular event and realistic training plan.
Time Bound
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S.M.A.R.T. GOALS QUIZ QUESTION 1
1.) A middle school teacher sets the following goal: I will attend two professional
development workshops.
Which two S.M.A.R.T. criteria does this goal fail to meet?
Time Bound
and Specific
Relevant and
Measurable
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S.M.A.R.T. GOALS QUIZ
QUESTION 1 CORRECT ANSWER
A middle school teacher sets the following goal: I will attend two professional development workshops.
Which two S.M.A.R.T. criteria does this goal fail to meet?
Time Bound and Specific
Thats right! Setting a goal to attend two workshops is measurable. When the teacher
has attended two workshops, theyve achieved their goal. Moreover, attending
professional development is likely relevant to a middle school teacher. However, this
goal is not specific (which two workshops and why?), nor is it tied to a deadline (when
will this task be completed?).
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S.M.A.R.T. GOALS QUIZ
QUESTION 1 INCORRECT ANSWER
A middle school teacher sets the following goal: I will attend two professional development
workshops. Which two S.M.A.R.T. criteria does this goal fail to meet?
Relevant and Measurable
Take a second look at this one: setting out to attend two workshops means that the
goal is measurable. When the teacher has attended two workshops, they have
achieved their goal. Moreover, attending professional development is likely relevant to
a middle school teacher. However, this goal is not specific (which two workshops and
why?), nor is it tied to a deadline (when will this task be completed?).
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S.M.A.R.T. GOALS QUIZ QUESTION 2
2.) A doctoral Public Health student sets the following goal: To improve my
grammar, I will complete the Sentence Structure Basics and Verbs modules in
the Writing Center with a 90% score within 6 months.
Does this goal meet all five S.M.A.R.T. criteria?
Yes
No
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S.M.A.R.T. GOALS QUIZ
QUESTION 2 CORRECT ANSWER
A doctoral Public Health student sets the following goal: To improve my grammar, I will complete the
Sentence Structure Basics and Verbs modules in the Writing Center with a 90% score within 6
months. Does this goal meet all five S.M.A.R.T. criteria?
Yes
Thats right! This goal does, in fact, meet all five criteria. The student refers to specific
modules, sets a metric to determine success (90%), and attaches the goal to a timeframe of 6
months. Moreover, this is an achievable goalthe student is not expecting perfection, and
the timeline is realistic. Finally, for a doctoral student who will eventually write a dissertation,
proper grammar is especially important, which means that this goal is relevant.
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S.M.A.R.T. GOALS QUIZ
QUESTION 2 INCORRECT ANSWER
A doctoral Public Health student sets the following goal: To improve my grammar, I will complete the
Sentence Structure Basics and Verbs modules in the Writing Center with a 90% score within 6 months. Does
this goal meet all five S.M.A.R.T. criteria?
No
This goal does, in fact, meet all five criteria, and heres why: the student refers to specific
modules, sets a metric to determine success (90%), and attaches the goal to a timeframe of
6 months. Moreover, this is an achievable goalthe student is not expecting perfection, and
the timeline is realistic. Finally, for a doctoral student who will eventually write a
dissertation, proper grammar is especially important, which means that this goal is relevant.
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Question
S.M.A.R.T. GOALS QUIZ QUESTION 3
3.) A Bachelors of Psychology student sets the following goal: I want to
improve my listening skills.
Is this goal measurable?
Yes
No
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S.M.A.R.T. GOALS QUIZ
QUESTION 3 CORRECT ANSWER
A Bachelors of Psychology student sets the following goal: I want to improve my listening skills. Is this goal
measurable?
No
Good work! This goal is not measurable. It does not include a way to measure or track the
students improvements. Furthermore, because it does not offer a definition of what
improved listening skills looks like, it would be impossible to know when this goal has been
achieved.
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S.M.A.R.T. GOALS QUIZ
QUESTION 3 INCORRECT ANSWER
A Bachelors of Psychology student sets the following goal: I want to improve my listening skills. Is this
goal measurable?
Yes
This goal is not measurable. It does not include a way to measure or track the students
improvements. Furthermore, because it does not offer a definition of what improved
listening skills looks like, it would be impossible to know when this goal has been achieved.
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next?
More Resources
Now that you’ve completed this interactive
lesson, take the next step by setting your
own S.M.A.R.T. goals. The Academic
Skills Center offers additional resources
around S.M.A.R.T. goal-setting, including
a blog post and a helpful template:
S.M.A.R.T Goal-Setting (blog post)
S.M.A.R.T. Goals Template (PDF)
Questions? Email us at
academicskills@mail.waldenu.edu
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