CONSUMERISM
3 Skills needed to access health
communication, decision making, problem solving, ability to seek help, critical literacy
What are the 5 food groups?
grain, vegetables/legumes, fruit, meat/eggs/fish, dairy
1 in ___ Australians will experience a mental illness in their life
1in 4
3 things to include on a resume
name, contact details, previous employment, references, certificates/accreditations
How many stars are on the Australian flag?
6
4 benefits of using the internet for health advice
- can be reliable and up to date
- access anywhere any time
- available in any language
- wide range of information
How are ingredients listed on a food label?
From most abundant to least
Name 4 types of mental illnesses
Depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, PTSD
3 challenges from unemployment
cannot afford food or housing
homelessness
family breakdown
cannot afford medical bills
alienation, boredom
What is the human body’s largest organ?
Skin
What's the difference between a right and a responsibility?
A right is what you are entitled to, whereas a responsibility is something you are accountable for.
3 other names for sugar
dextrose, fructose, honey, glucose, lactose, maple syrup,
What is the difference between mental health & mental Illness?
While mental health refers to anyone's state of mental, emotional well-being, mental illnesses are diagnosed conditions that affect thoughts and behaviours.
4 things to do in an interview
Dress appropriately, speak confidently, know about the job/business, be early
What year did Netflix introduce streaming services?
2007
What is critical literacy?
Reading for meaning and analysing information
What is a fad diet? give an example
Keto, juice, paleo, atkins
diet that makes promises of weight loss or other health advantages without backing by solid science.
4 things to help improve your mental health
exercise, eating a balanced diet, speaking with a psychologist/professional, speaking with friends and family
4 places a student can work while in high school
- fast food
- groceries/supermarket
- clothing stores
- cafe
-cinema
How many bones do sharks have?
0
How can the media influence health choices?
- provide important health messages about issues such (eg mental health and respectful relationships)
- can contribute to unrealistic body image expectations and issues
- persuade certain decision-making using celebrities or sexualisation
Using an example, explain how claims can make a food appear healthier than it is
eg "low fat" may still be high in fat, its just lower than the original food
"organic" has no impact on the nutrition, just that the ingredients are from organic farms.
How does the stigma around mental health make it hard for people to access help?
Feel like a failure or letting down you family
Feel crazy or stupid
Embarrassed or ashamed
What is appropriate clothing for an interview?
Dark coloured jeans, clean shirt, knee length skirts/dresses, no low cut tops, no ripped clothing, no offensive logos
How many colors will you find in a regular bag of M&Ms?
6