Which of the following activities will best you develop your ability to advocate for healthy activities? a) use the decide model to make decisions. b) communicate health advice to your family c) develop a plan to achieve a long-term goal. d) search the internet for a new doctor.

In order to develop one's ability to be an advocate of health activities, one must utilize the DECIDE model.  This model is a step-by-step guide which will help you come up with wise decisions.  The process of the DECIDE model are as follows:  first, one must define what the problem is; second is to establish a set of criteria; third is to carefully consider all the possible alternatives; fourth is to distinguish the best alternative; fifth is to design, develop and execute a plan of action; and lastly is to evaluate and monitor the outcomes.  Without a doubt, one will eventually hone his or her skills if he or she will continually practice an evidence-based guideline such as the DECIDE model.  And as the old cliche says, practice makes perfect.

Number one is kayaking number two is communication skills