1. L-1Being an Informed Consumer

2. Objectives 1.1 Explain how to evaluate sources of health related information 1.2 Describe ways to use a computer to gain health related information 1.3 List professions and government groups that promote health. 1.4 Describe how to use some online services.

3. 1.5 Discuss internet safety tips.

4. Activity-I:Starter Activity Video-Consumers questioning Health products http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7wmgg SQTechttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7wmgg SQTec Time limit:7min Discussion session:5min(1 min-different groups)

5. Evaluating Sources of Information

6. Consumer is any one who buys products and services Consumer Issues Consumer can choose among many kinds of health products and Services

7. Products are items available for services.Ex:Food,medicine and clothing. Services are the work that people do for others or sources of information Ex:websites http://www.moh.gov.ae/en/Pages/d efault.aspx

8. Group Activity-II Plato –WKS1-I:Put the products and services listed in the correct category. Explain your reasons. Time Limit:5min Answers-Shared-wall wisher

9. How can you make responsible consumer decisions when it comes to your health?. 1.Find valid information about the products and services. 2.Ex:Make sure that a product is safe and healthful. 3.Find out if it is adequate for your needs and it is effective. 4.Advertising will try to convince you about particular product.

10. . 5.If you are researching the products,you can start looking at the information on the packages. 6.To get the best price,compare proces among products that contain similar ingredients. To evaluate all the information you find,ask the following questions.if you can answer yes to all questions,the information is valid and reliable.

11. A consumer’s guide to evaluating Information. 1.Is the source of the information qualified to provide such information? 2.Is the source of the information a person or organization that is not interested in selling a health product or service for profit? 3.Is the information is based on current research and scientific knowledge? 4.Have reliable health care professional evaluated and accepted the information?

12. 5.Is the purpose of sharing the information to inform you rather than to convince you to buy? 6.Is the information provided without trying to appeal to your emotions? 7.Does the information make realistic claims?

13. Using Your Computer 1.Using CD-ROMS 2.Going on-line 3.world wide Web(WWW) Dependable online sources of information. -Government agencies,Libraries-library websites. -NonProfit Organization -Magazines,news papers, and journals. -Medical Information services. -Weather services

14. Group Activity 3-Internet Information

15. Find a health related website that deals with a topic that interests you. It should be a reliable website should have accuracy,authority,and objectivity, current and provide adequate coverage of the subject. Explain your opinion and provide examples of information from the website to support them.

16. Using online services. Reasons for Going Online 1.You can explore topics that interest you on the web.Ex:You might use it to find the latest health information,like facts on smoking and cancer diet and exercise. 2.You can find about health issues in your community and contact health professionals by using the web.

17. 3.To find about community services or programs. 4.You also can e.mail questions to a health care professionals. 5.some online discussions groups offer support for teens with disabilities, diseases and illness

18. Internet safety tips 1.Always discuss the use of online services with your parents or guardian 2.Do not give out personal information. 3.Look for information from reliable sources. 4.Avoid sources of information that you don’t know or that don’t seem to be valid. 5.Do not purchase products online without the consent of your parents or guardian

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