Consumer Choices
False Advertsing
What is it when a business uses misleading or deceptive claims to promote a product or service?
Doing this for 20 seconds with soap is the #1 way to stop germs from spreading (and yes, a quick rinse does NOT count).
What is washing your hands?
In sunny Florida, these rays can be very strong (often 2–11 on the scale). If you forget sunscreen, you might end up looking like a lobster 🦞.
What are ultraviolet (UV) rays?
Number of hours a teenager should sleep a night
What is 8-10 hours?
100
100
Ways to make sure an advertisement is legit.
This daily hygiene habit removes plaque and bacteria from places your toothbrush can’t reach, helping prevent cavities and gum disease.
What is flossing?
Sunscreen reapplication rules
Every 2 hours and immediately after swimming or sweating
Negative effects of poor sleep
What are weight gain, poorer academics, emotional and behavioral problems?
200
200
If a product is sponsored by a celebrity, what does that mean? How does it affect the information?
It means they are being paid to promote the product, so there's an incentive to overexaggerate.
Daily maximum milligrams of caffeine a teen should have
What is 100 mg?
SPF
What is Sun Protection Factor?
This mineral found in toothpaste and mouthwash helps prevent tooth decay and keeps teeth strong.
What is fluoride?
300
300
Give an example of a specific tactic advertisers use.
Bait and switch-draw you in but then try to upsell a pricier item
greenwashing-claiming to be eco-conscious without proof
Middle school survival tip: using this daily can save your friendships and your bus seat neighbors.
What are deodorant or antiperspirant?
The difference between UVA and UVB rays.
What are UVA cause aging and UVB cause burning?
Screen use effects on sleep
What is a negative effect on sleep quality, daytime sleepiness, and time to fall asleep
ESPECIALLY in the 1-2 hours before bedtime
400
400
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Your cell phone carries ____ times more bacteria than a toilet.
What is 10?
What is the difference between chemical and physical sunscreen?
Chemical absorbs like a sponge and converts the rays to heat leaving the skin
Physical blocks the rays like a shield
This condition is a constant ringing or buzzing in your ears and can be a warning sign of inner ear damage—often from loud noise.
What is tinnitus?
500
500