While contemplating a decision, a student writes down three alternative options. According to the National Health Education Standards (NHES) decision-making model, what should the student do next?

While deciding on the healthiest option is an important part of the decision-making process, jumping straight to this step without considering the consequences can lead to uninformed choices. The NHES model emphasizes evaluating all options thoroughly before making a decision.

Role-playing can be a useful technique for exploring scenarios and gaining different perspectives. However, this step is not a fundamental part of the NHES decision-making model and typically follows the evaluation of options and consequences. It is more about practicing decision implementation than about assessing the alternatives.

Identifying personal values and influences is essential for informed decision-making, but it should ideally occur before or concurrently with considering options and consequences. However, after listing alternatives, the immediate next step according to the NHES model is to analyze the consequences of each option to ensure that the decision aligns with those values.