Health Misinformation
Define (in your own words) Health Misinformation.
Directly (sometimes Indirectly) Misinforming the public or an audience about certain aspects of health, medicines, actions, or routines.
Define a fad diet.
A restrictive plan for losing weight.
What is Self-Diagnosis?
The process of diagnosing, or identifying, medical conditions in oneself.
How can social media influence the spread of mental illnesses?
Glorifying certain genes and body types, "body shaming", cyber bullying, etc.
What are the darker aspects of a fad diet?
- Rapid weight loss, (harmful)
- Missing Major food groups.
- Nutritionally inadequate.
- Maintenance issues, energy depletion.
Why is this a problem?
Thousands of illnesses share common symptoms.
What average percentage of American adults suffer from mental health illnesses?
23.08%
A licensed, credible healthcare professional.
Why can they impact an Individual's view of healthy weight loss?
How can this Prolong getting treatment?
The Individual may be attempting to treat the illness they assume to have.
49.5%
What should you do when presented with healthcare information?
Question and research it.
What was the mantra used in the presentation to represent a fad diet?
(Keep in mind healthy weight loss does include a calorie deficit, just not as drastic a one as a typical fad diet.)
"Less Calories means Less Weight)
Most Individuals who self-diagnose...
...are not qualified to do so.
Why should you never compare yourself to photos and accounts online?
Photoshop, Filters, and AI are all increasing in accessibility, and many, many accounts will use these tools to edit themselves.
What are ALL the listed steps for guarding against Healthcare Misinformation?
Questioning the information.
Check if credible websites share this information. (CDC.gov or MedlinePlus.gov)
Look at who wrote the content.
Check for evidence.
Talk to a Credible Health Care Professional.
What do fad diets significantly reduce?
Calories
A False diagnosis can cause..
More problems than the original issue.
Remember that above all trends and ideals...
Put your health first!!