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Requirement

2. The physical exam, health habits and diet

Required

Explain (a) the importance of the physical exam; (b) good health habits for life, such as exercising regularly, and how tobacco, alcohol and other harmful substances can affect your health and performance in sports; (c) a healthy diet.

Where this step comes from

  1. Sports Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-09-19), Requirement 2 · Lists three things to explain, (a) to (c), which are summarized in this step.

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