MAPEH 10

2. A teenager once went to the local
market to buy materials for a
Science project. Upon passing by
some stalls, he was invited for a
free orientation on the latest
product of a company.

3. The company was selling “health rings”
that can detect the mood of a person
and help lower body temperature and
blood pressure. The teenager was easily
attracted, which made him buy two
health rings for himself and his sister. He
spent 600 pesos for the items.

4. After a week, the teenager and his
sister developed red spots and
rashes on their fingers. Upon
checking, the rings are observed to
have rust around them. The teenager
wants to file a complaint so the
company may return his money.

5. What is the nature of the teenager’s
problem?
Who can help him with his problem?
What would you ask yourself before buying a
health product to avoid the same experience?
As a Grade 10 student, how can you help the
teenager?

6. What should I do when my head or body
aches?
What is the best way to make my skin
smooth?
When is the best time to trim my
fingernails?
What is the most effective way to lose
weight?

8. explain the guidelines and criteria in the selection and
evaluation of health information, products, and
services
-differentiate reliable and unreliable health
information, products, and services.

9. Health is the state of being
free illness or injury

10. How often do you purchase?
How long does it take you to
make a buying decision?
How far would you travel to make
the purchase?

11. Decision Making is an
important skill to teach to
children of all ages, because
parents want children to grow up
to be independent, responsible,
happy adults".

12. Consumer Health - refers to the
decisions you make about the purchase
of product and use of health information
and services that will have direct effect
on your health.

13. Consumer health has three
components:
1. Health Information
2. Health Products
3. Health Services

14. Health Information – these
refer to the data and facts about
health products and services
you can get from the media and
people including professionals
and agencies.

15.  Look for information authorized
or reviewed by healthcare
professionals with expertise in
relevant field.

16.  Check for trustworthiness by
assessing the source’s
reputation and wherever they
cite credible references.

17.  Ensure the information is
current and up-to-date, as
medical knowledge and
guidelines can change over
time.

18.  Verify that the information
includes references to scientific
studies, clinical trials, or peer
reviewed research to support its
claims.

19.  if in doubt or if the information
relates to a specific health
concern, consult with a qualified
healthcare provider for guidance
and clarification.

20. Aside from health information,
people also consume health
products. Health Products are
substances, materials or equipment's
prepared or manufactured for you to
buy and use for the maintenance of
health and the treatment of diseases.

21. Example are food, drugs,
cosmetics, devices, bilogicals,
vaccines, in-vitro diagnostic
reagents, and household/urban
hazardous substances and/or a
combination of and/or a derivative
thereof (FDA Act, 2009). These
products may be purchased from
various places like supermarkets,
pharmacies, and hospitals.

22. Ensure that the product has
been approved or regulated by
the health authorities .

23. Check whether the product
requires a prescription from a
healthcare professionals.

24. Examine the product label for a
list of ingredients. Be wary of
products with undisclosed or
questionable ingredients.

25. Follow the recommended
dosage and usage instructions
provided on the label or as
directed by healthcare
professional

26. Check the expiration date to
ensure the products is still safe
and effective to use.

28. a. ) Friends,neighbors, relatives – they
are reliable sources because the
information they will give is true and who
will not let us buy products that may harm
us.

29. b.) Professionals such as
physicians, scientists,
teachers – they are reliable
because their information will
be based on research and
studies

30. c.) Educational
institutions – they
are schools,
colleges or
universities which
will give us the right
information.

31. d.) Media such as
radio and television-
their information is
screened first before
they are aired so they
cannot give wrong
information.

32. e.) Print materials such
as magazines, journals,
newspapers, books,
pamphlets, posters, etc.
– their information is
screened and edited
before they are published.

33. a.) Customs and
superstitions
b.) Information based on
ignorance and prejudice
c.) Commercialized health
information

34. Health Services - refers to
health information, actions,
procedures or work performed
to help satisfy your needs and
wants as a consumer. These are
usually offered by healthcare
providers.

35. Direction: Choose Yes if the statement is correct, and No if the
statement is incorrect. Write your answer before the number.
1. Wise consumer should be aware of the reliable sources of health
information. These will help them make wise decision.
2. Health Care refers to the data and facts found in books, print ads, radio,
television, and internet.
3. A person who pays to buy products and services is called a supplier.
4. Consumer education aids the consumer in making wise decisions before
purchasing a health product and services.
5. Health Professional is an individual who provides preventive, curative,
promotional or rehabilitative health care services in people, families, or
communities.

36. In buying health products,
consumer should

37. Always depend on reliable
sources of information,
products, and services to

38. Direction: Choose RS if it is Reliable Sources and UR if Unreliable
Sources of health information. Write your answer before the number.
1. PHYSICIAN

39. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
BFAD

40. MAPEH TEACHER
SUPERSTITIONS

41. QUACK DOCTOR
WHO
Guidance Counsellor
Health Magazines

42. EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
DTI
BYSTANDER