Locating Info:
These 3 URL endings often indicate reliable health information sources.
What are .gov, .edu, and .org?
Term for theories or claims that are presented as scientific but lack evidence.
What is pseudoscience?
A person who purchases goods and services is known as this.
What is a consumer
These laws require advertisements to be truthful and not misleading.
What are truth-in-advertising laws?
The act of supporting the health of your family or community through information sharing is called this.
This type of resource is a good starting point for finding general health information.
What is a government health website?
This organization is responsible for regulating the safety of food, medications, and health products in the U.S.
What is the FDA (Food and Drug Administration)?
This illegal activity involves promoting health products that are ineffective or harmful.
What is health fraud?
Consumers have the right to be protected from these two major issues.
What are harmful products and deceptive business practices?
This process involves sharing reliable health information with others to promote wellness.
What is health promotion?
This term describes the ability to locate, evaluate, apply, and communicate health information effectively.
What is health literacy?
This process involves having scientific research reviewed by other experts before publication to ensure credibility.
What is peer review
For routine healthcare needs like checkups, you would typically visit this type of provider.
Who is a primary care physician?
One responsibility consumers have when using health products is to do this.
What is to use the product as directed on the label?
To help family members access reliable health info, you might do these two things (name any).
What are researching credible sources and translating complex information into understandable terms?
When assessing a health website, you should check if the author has this.
What are relevant credentials and expertise in the field?
A common advertising strategy that appeals to emotions rather than facts to sell products.
What is an appeal to emotion or scare tactic?
When choosing health services, you should consider these factors (name any two).
What are cost, convenience, quality of care, and reviews?
If a product label states "This statement has not been reviewed by the FDA," it means this.
What is that the claim lacks FDA approval for safety and effectiveness?
An example of advocating for community health could involve this action (give one).
What is writing to local officials about supporting public health initiatives?
This indicates that a website's information may be outdated or unreliable.
What are broken links and lack of recent updates?
When evaluating health claims, you should consider whether the source provides this type of evidence.
What are references to peer-reviewed research or studies?
To address issues with health products or services, you should follow these steps (list all three).
What are contacting the business, documenting your purchase (saving receipts), and filing a formal complaint if unresolved?
Organizations that assist with resolving consumer complaints often include these (name one).
What are consumer protection agencies or Better Business Bureau (BBB)?
Effective strategies for communicating health concerns include these methods (list two).
What are clearly stating the issue and discussing potential solutions collaboratively?