Types of literacy
NHES
health cues
100

Knowing the basics of how money works-banking, budgeting, saving, credit, debt, and investing is which type of literacy.

What is Financial Literacy

100

This standard relates to health promotion and disease prevention to enhance health.

What is Comprehending Concepts

100

There are many varieties of this product which all are used to kill germs, decrease odor, and sanitize the human body.

What is soap

200

Having a basic understanding of rights and how the court system operates.

What is Legal Literacy

200

In this standard students will demonstrate the ability to practice health-enhancing behaviors and avoid or reduce health risk.

What is Self Management

200

You have seen commercials advertising a product that can improve foul smells; however, it should not take the place of personal hygiene practices and deodorant.

What is body Spray

300

The degree to which individuals can understand, communicate and act upon information in order to make healthful choices.

What is Health Literacy

300

In this standard students will show how they stand up for their health and the health of their family and community.

What is Advocacy

300

Each month a female may need to use a hygiene product to collect menstrual flow. There are options available depending upon personal comfort level.

What is Feminine care products- Pads or Tampons

400

The knowledge and ability to use computers and related technology efficiently.

What is Computer Literacy

400

In this standard students will look closely at different factors, like family, friends, media, and technology that may influence their health behaviors.

What is Analyzing Influences

400

The cast has finally been removed from your foot after six weeks. Which service would your Orthopedist recommend to strengthen the muscles and ligaments in your foot?

What is Physical Therapy Rehab

500

Having a political awareness and understanding. Using skills to read, evaluate and discuss citizen issues and current events.

What is Political Literacy

500

In this standard students will demonstrate how they communicate to improve their health and avoid risky health behaviors.

What is interpersonal communication.

500

You wake up Saturday morning with a swollen red eye that is oozing mucous and fluids. Your mom thinks it is Conjunctivitis and said that your Pediatrician is closed on the weekends. She is going to take you to this type of medical facility that can provide care and prescribe medicine as needed?

What is Urgent Care

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