1. Choosing Health Products In this lesson, you will Learn About… The various factors that influence your decisions about health products. How to decide which health products are best for you. How to choose health products wisely.

2. Bell Work Why do companies advertise their products, especially to children and teenagers?

3. Relevance Has television, radio, internet, etc. ever influence you to buy something or want something? What was it and how were you influenced?

4. Standards 1: The student will comprehend concepts related to health promotion to enhance health.

5. Indicators P-8.1.2 Discuss how heredity, lifestyle, behaviors, environment, and medical care influence an individual’s health.

6. Choosing Health Products The Vocabulary terms for this lesson are : Consumer Advertisement Warranty Discount store Coupons Generic Fraud

7. Recognizing Influences As a consumer you use:consumer Health products, such as toothpaste, sunscreen, and deodorant. Health services, for example, the work of doctors, dentists, and other health professionals.

8. Making an Informed Choice Many factors affect consumers’ decisions. I just saw a TV commercial about this shampoo. The girl who used it got a lot of compliments. This ad says the shampoo has special secret ingredients. I wonder what that means? Maybe I should choose this brand to save money. I want a shampoo with natural ingredients that doesn’t hurt the environment. My friend Tanya really likes this shampoo. This shampoo comes in coconut fragrance — my favorite!

9. Making Good Consumer Choices Advertising has a major influence on consumer choices. AdvertisementsAdvertisements are meant to sell products and services. Before you buy a health product: Be critical Seek advice Be cautious

10. What Labels Can Tell You Smart shopping can help you save money. Name of Product Control number to show which batch the product came from. If a problem comes up, the manufacturer can check every container with this number Ingredients, so consumers can avoid buying products they are allergic to Conditions to avoid and steps to take if problems occur Name and address of manufacturer for questions or complaints Product use (approved by the US Food and Drug Administration) Instructions for safe use Amount in container Purpose of product

11. Comparison Shopping Compare products and prices before buying. When evaluating health products, consider the following factors: Price Unit price Benefits Reputation Warranty

12. Comparison Shopping (cont’d.) Smart shopping can help you save money. Shop at discount stores.discount stores Use coupons.coupons Buy store or generic brands.generic

13. Spotting False Claims Beware of health fraud.fraud Use critical thinking skills to research and evaluate health information about products and services.

14. Reviewing Terms and Facts 1.Consumers are health professionals who provide health services. A.True B.False

15. Reviewing Terms and Facts 2.List three ways to save money when shopping. Shop at discount stores. Use coupons. Buy store or generic brands.

16. Thinking Critically 3.What are factors to consider when evaluating health products? Price Unit Price Benefits Reputation Warranty

17. Vocabulary Review A consumer is someone who buys products and services.

18. Vocabulary Review Advertisements are messages used to persuade consumers to buy goods or services.

19. Vocabulary Review A warranty is a promise to make repairs or refund money if the product does not work as claimed.

20. Vocabulary Review Discount stores are stores that offer lower prices but have fewer sales persons and services.

21. Vocabulary Review Coupons are slips of paper that help the consumer save money on certain brands.

22. Vocabulary Review Generic products are products that imitate name-brand products, and are sold in plain packages.

23. Vocabulary Review Fraud is deliberate deceit or trickery.