Vocab
health skills
specific tools and strategies to maintain, protect, and improve all aspects of your health
What is 1 valid source of health information?
Health care professionals or providers
What is the H in the HELP strategy?
(healthful) Does this choice present any health risks?
What is a health consumer?
A health consumer is someone who purchases or uses health products or services.
What is the main thing you need to know about resolving consumer problems?
It is an important skill you need to learn incase you ever need to use it.
Refusal skills
communication strategies to take part in behaviors that are unsafe or unhealthful, or that go against your values
What is 1 influence on your health?
Personal values
What is the E in the HELP strategy?
(Ethical) Does this choice reflect your personal values?
What is advertising?
Advertising is a written or spoken media message designed to intrest comsumers in purchasing a product or service.
The sentence, "You have the power and responsibility to protect you health and well-being." applies to what topic?
Health fraud
advocacy
taking action to influence others to address a health-related concern or to support a health-related belief
What is 1 way you can advocate for your health?
Tell your friends this new important health fact you learned that helps you improve your life.
What is the L in the HELP strategy?
(Lawful) Does this choice violate any local, state, or federal laws?
Why are product labels important?
They tell you about the ingredients of a product.
When shopping for a product, what is the first thing you should do?
Find out what the return policy is before making a purchase.
health consumer
someone who purchases or uses heath services or products
Why is it important to learn health skills?
This is important so you can maintain, or even improve your health.
What is the P in the HELP strategy?
(Parental Approval) Would your parents approve of this choice?
What is comparison shopping?
Comparision shopping is judging the benefits of different products by comparing different factors.
What is the first thing you should do if you are using a product correctly and it still isn't working?
Read the warrenty to learn how the manufacturer requires you to return it.
malpractice
failure by a health professional to meet accepted standards
Why is advocacy important?
It can help you make a change and stand up for what you believe.
What are the steps of the Decision-Making Process?
2- List the options
3- Weigh the possible outcome
4- Consider values
5- Make a decision and act on it
6- Evaluate the decision
What could happen if you have warrenty on a product and you find out it is deffective?
You could possible get a refund, get a repair, or a replacement product.
What is one phrase you should look out for when it comes to advertising?
Secret Formula!