You have seen all the posters around campus telling you to eat healthier but they just don't move you to action. Yes, you are aware that there is a tendency toward high blood pressure in your family, but you are in good health and get plenty of exercise so you'll be OK. The Health Belief Model would argue that you failed to adopt the healthy behavior because of your perception of ____________.

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The Health Belief Model states that a person's perceived susceptibility to an illness is one of the key factors influencing their likelihood of adopting healthy behaviors. In this scenario, the person's perception that they are not susceptible to high blood pressure because they are in good health and exercise regularly is preventing them from adopting healthier eating habits.

You Have Seen All the Posters Around Campus Telling You