Health: Making Consumer Choices

Technology has provided methods for near-instantaneous transmission of information.

Medical information is more readily available now than at any point in the past.

Natural remedies are usually more effective and safer because they are thoroughly tested.

All websites with medical information should be considered credible.

What is a good way to establish the credibility of online sources? A. checking the site for links to other credible sources B. assess the presentation of the material for professionalism C. determine if the site presents good, unbiased coverage of the topics D. all of the above

A general definition of media is "methods for communicating information."

Which of these statements is NOT true? A. Advertising is not a contributing factor for underaged alcohol drinking. B. Teens are more likely to have unprotected sex when drinking alcohol. C. About 28% of high school seniors are binge drinkers. D. Underaged drinkers are more likely to contract a sexually transmitted disease.

Trustworthy health-related websites should be frequently reviewed by medical professionals, even if the content doesn't change.

Which statement describes a key effect of technology? A. Technology creates more sources of information. B. Technology creates fewer sources of information. C. Technology makes it easy to determine which sources are credible. D. Technology keeps information concealed from the public.

Advertisements are designed to __________. A. convince consumers to purchase their products B. emphasize the benefits of the products C. provide messages that make products seem glamorous D. all of the above

Which of the following are NOT common buzz words found on the labels of health products? A. No Side Effects! B. Miracle Cure! C. No Natural Ingredients! D. Studies Underway!

Misleading advertising messages regarding fast food are often given by __________. A. politicians B. doctors C. athletes D. dentists

Identify three of the key messages used by advertisers when promoting their products.

Most fast-food advertisements focus on the high levels of salt and fat contained in the food.