Kara Begy Breanna Pitts Hillary Caswell CONSUMER HEALTH
A consumer is anyone who buys products/services Your health is affected by how responsible you are as a consumer. How does advertising and media affect consumer health? Types of media/advertising Television shows & commercials Movies Radio Magazines WHAT IS CONSUMER HEALTH?
Personal Reasons Family/Friends Cost Salesperson Advertising Types of Advertisements Informational Image Ads: “If you buy this product, this can be you!” Techniques Bandwagon Attractive People/Celebrity WHAT AFFECTS YOUR CHOICES?
How Children are Affected: Advertising/marketing contributes to 15% of U.S children ages 7-17 being overweight. “70% of food product commercials advertise for high-sugar, high-fat foods.” Most children under 8, don’t realize that commercials are trying to persuade you to buy a product. Healthy foods vs. fast food advertising The grocery store shelves Including games/website codes HOW CHILDREN ARE AFFECTED:
Animals cartoon characters, celebrities Colorful, fun backgrounds Adding games, e-cards, toys,website codes, prizes Using opinions and not facts Catchy slogan, phrases WHY CHILDREN CHOOSE PRODUCTS
Recognize the difference between your needs and wants. Don’t believe what you see on the television or other media. Research the product/service before you spend your money. Parents ask Children: What do you like about that? Do you think it’s really as good as it is in the ad? Do you think that’s a healthy choice? *Discuss with children the goals of advertisers *Encourage children to stay away from the television *Don’t let advertisements consume you! HOW CAN YOU BE A RESPONSIBLE CONSUMER?
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