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Things you aim for that take time and planning
Goals
Skills that help you manage stress
Stress management skills
A company verbal or written agreement to refund or replace a product that is damaged or not working
Warranty
The ideas, beliefs, and attitudes about what is important that help guide the way you live are
Values
someone who buys and uses health products is a
Health Consumer
The body and mind reaction to everyday demands
Stress
Smart health consumers read what
Product Labels
A written or spoken media message designed to interest consumers in purchasing a product or service
Best/most important strategy to use when achieving a long term goal
Have short-term goals in between
What are tools that you can use to maintain all aspects of your health?
Health Skills
Evaluating features of two similar products is called
Comparison Shopping
_________techniques include bandwagon, rich and famous, free gifts, great outdoors, good times, and testimonials.
Advertising
Taking action to influence others to address a health related concern or to support a health related belief
Advocacy
The exchange of thoughts and feelings between two or more people
Interpersonal Communication
First step you take when developing an action plan?
Write it down
How does an understanding of advertising help you become a smarter consumer?
You can identify hidden messages in the media
Why are setting health related goals important for your health?
Improves self-esteem and self image
What types of information or sources could you use to evaluate the validity of health information?
Health care providers and professionals
Multistep strategy to identify and achieve your goals
Action Plan
The process of ending a conflict through cooperation and problem solving
Conflict Resolution
Names 3 of the 6 steps in the decision making process
State the Situation
List the Options
Weigh the Possible Outcomes
Consider Values
Make a Decision and Act on it
Evaluate the Decision
What are some criteria you can use to judge health products and services? (Name 3)
Cost and Quality
Features
Warranty
Safety
Recommendations
Name 3 of the 6 steps to take when developing an Action Plan
Write it down
List the steps it will take to reach the goal
Identify sources of help
Set a reasonable time frame
Evaluate your progress by establishing checkpoints
Reward yourself for achieving your goal
Say NO in a Firm voice
Explain Why
Offer Alternatives
Stand your ground
Leave if necessary
What Questions should you ask yourself when evaluating health information and services?
Does this information come from a valid source?
Does the service come from a respected provider?
If the source is a web site, who pays for the cite?
Is it a reputable organization? What is the purpose for this site?