Difference between education and behavior change


Assignment:

There is a difference between education and behavior change.

To educate a group of mothers about the importance of eating healthy food, you might say, "Eating five servings of fruit each day is good for your family. There are lots options like bananas, apples, and pears, they taste good, and you can find them at any grocery store."

To change the behaviors of the same group, you might say, "Everyone agreed that you want to see your children grow up and be there for their graduations and special days. Eating five servings of fruit everyday is healthy and can help you live a longer, better life. Some of you might think it's hard to get all five in, but at the end of this session, you will know how to easily get your five servings of fruit each day and you will leave with vouchers for fresh fruit from your local farmer's market."

PROMPT: You must facilitate a workshop for middle school boys on the importance of exercising 60 minutes each day.

Write the word EDUCATE and list one example (1-3 sentences) of what you would say to EDUCATE the boys.

Write the word CHANGE and list one example (1-3 sentences) of what you would say to CHANGE the boy's BEHAVIORS.

Which one (education or behavior change) is more important? Why? 100 words

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