Chapter 2 Lesson 3 Notes Health

Making Informed Choices Health Consumer- someone who purchases or uses health products or services to make informed buying decisions The most important influence you need to be aware of as a consumer is advertising- a written or spoken media message designed to interest consumers in purchasing a product or service; primary function to get you to buy a product Advertisers use various techniques and hidden messages to promote their products and services

Propaganda Techniques Bandwagon Technique Testimonial Loaded Word Misuse of statistics Name calling or stereotyping Plain Folks Snob Appeal- Rich and Famous Transfer Free Gifts – Its too good to be true Great Outdoors- If its associated with nature Good times- the product will add to your life

Do Comparison Shopping: Judging the benefits of different products by comparing several factors such as quality, features, and cost Criteria you can judge health products Cost and quality Features Warranty- a company's or a stores written agreement to repair a product or refund your money if the product doesn’t function Safety Recommendations Evaluating Information and Services: 1. Does this information come from a valid source? Does the service come from a respected provider 2. If the source is a web site who pays for the site? Is it a reputable organization? What is the purpose of the site? Evaluating Products Learn to read product labels: Labels give your important information about what a product contains Product labels carry the products name, its intended use, directions, warnings manufacturers information, and the amount in the container.