Basic health
What is life expectancy?
How long a normal person is expected to live
You choose to drive without a seat belt. Is this a good or bad decision?
Yes. Driving without a seat belt is an unnecessary risk.
What is a risk factor?
Anything that elevates one's risk
What is a consumer?
Anyone who buys ("consumes") goods and services
What is advertising?
Public promotion of a product or service
What is an example of a form of media?
Internet, TV, Newspaper, Radio...
What is the definition of prevention?
Taking action to avoid disease, injury, and other negative outcomes
What is an example of a risk factor you can control?
Diet, exercise, stress level, substance use, etc.
What is a warranty?
When the manufacturer of a product offers to repair or replace a faulty product at no extra charge
What is an example of a consumable product?
Food, Shampoo, Razor blades, personal care products, etc
Johnny eats healthy, works out daily, and has good relationships.Where can we assume Johnny is on the health continuum?
The wellness side (Very healthy)
What does the 'I' stand for in DECIDE?
Identify your values.
What is a habit?
A behavior repeated so often it becomes automatic
How much money do American teens spend per year?
$100 Billion
What is an example of emotional appeal in advertising?
"Choose brand x, your family depends on it"
A company has a cute puppy as their mascot
Anything from the ASPCA
What is the definition of social health?
How well you get along with others
What two types of consequences are there? (two acceptable answers)
Positive and negative
Short and long term
What is the most common cause of death in teens? Is it preventable? (Need both answers)
Car accidents; Yes
What is the difference between fraud and quackery?
Quackery specifically deals with health products. (i.e. 'Miracle Cures')
What the things you should consider when making a purchase? (There are four named in the book, name two)
Safety
Cost
Warranty
Consumer testing
How does gender affect your health?
It can influence your health because risk factors may vary depending on whether you are male or female.
What is an example of a risk factor you can't control?
Heredity, Preexisting conditions, Socioeconomic factors, etc.
What is the first step in curing a health problem?
Recognizing that you have a health problem
What are a consumer's rights? (Name two)
1. Right to Information
2. Right to complain
3. Right to protection by government agencies
What are two things you should include when writing a letter of complaint? (There are five)
Model & Serial #
Date & Location of purchase
Your specific complaint
Your contact info
When you expect action be taken by