consumer health

Who is a health consumer?

• Only teenagers
• Only adults
• Anyone who purchases or uses health products and services
• Only students in HOPE classes

Advertising is defined as 

• ads in magazines only
• ads in newspapers only
• ads on the Internet only
• a written or spoken media message designed to interest consumers in purchasing a product or service

Advertisers use various methods and hidden messages to promote their products and services.

• True
• False

You should read product labels and comparison shop before buying.

• True
• False

Judging the benefits of different products by comparing several factors, such as quality, features, and cost is called

• bargain shopping
• comparison shopping
• retail shopping
• judgment shopping

A product’s cost always reflects its quality.

• True
• False

A company's or a store's written agreement to repair a product or refund your money if the product does not function properly is called a 

• money-back guarantee
• sales receipt
• warranty
• proof of purchase

Listen to the opinions of people you trust who have used the product or service that you are considering. 

• True
• False

Publications and Web sites can also be valid sources of health information, but not all of them are. 

• True
• False

1. Which of the following aims to develop a person’s ability to evaluate and utilize health information, products, and services wisely and effectively?

• Mental Health

• Environmental Health

• Consumer Health

• Social Health