7. WHAT IS A CONSUMER?
Consumer-Anyone
who uses a service
or a product.
8. WHAT IS CONSUMER HEALTH?
Consumer Health - A science
concerned with helping you
select health products and
services wisely
9. BENEFITS OF BEING A WISE HEALTH CONSUMER
1. Saves you money, time,
and increases your
satisfaction
Ex. Do you buy Orange
Juice by the gallon, or do
you buy individual boxes.
10. BENEFITS OF BEING A WISE HEALTH CONSUMER
2. Protects your health!
Wise consumers avoid buying
faulty products, or products
that could be harmful to their
health.
11. YOU HAVE 4 BASIC RIGHTS AS A CONSUMER
1. The right to safety. Consumers are
protected from dangerous products.
2. The right to be informed. Consumers are
protected from misleading advertising.
3. The right to choose. Consumers have the
right to make their own choices.
4. The right to be heard. Consumers can
speak out when they are not satisfied.
14. FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE YOUR PURCHASES!
Convenience (Continued)
McDonalds Value Meal
Healthy Lean Ground Beef
Cheeseburger:
15. FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE YOUR PURCHASES!
2a. Convenience
If you were buying a 2 liter of soda. At which
store would it cost more?
16. FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE YOUR PURCHASES!
2a. Convenience
If you were buying a box of Frosted Flakes
cereal. At which store would it cost more?
Cost: $5.69
Cost $3.79
17. FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE YOUR PURCHASES!
3. Family and Friends
These people influence the decisions you make
about products.
18. FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE YOUR PURCHASES!
What are some decisions you
have made as a consumer that
may have been influenced by a
friend or family member?
19. FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE YOUR PURCHASES!
4. Quality
Obviously, you want to have the best quality
Better quality may be more expensive
Ipod car adapter example
20. FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE YOUR PURCHASES!
5. Advertising
The way in which
manufacturers gain your
attention can persuade you to
buy a product
BE CAREFUL!!!
21. Consumer Education
Product labels: gives important information about what a
product contains
Comparison shopping: judging the benefits of different
products by comparing several factors (ex. Quality,
features, cost)
Cost & Quality: generic Vs. brand name products.
Features: What features are important to you?
