Health- Unit 3, Lesson 3

Which is the BEST example of how the media can help audiences become healthier?

• featuring stories where characters work out a lot

• providing updates on major developments in medicine

• giving concrete information about building healthy habits

• creating open platforms where people share their opinions about health

How can online groups and communities influence people’s belief in misinformation?

• These groups normalize and justify misinformation, strengthening these beliefs.

• The more people are saying something, the more others are likely to question it.

• Any sense of community is good since connection is a human need, so the overall effect is positive.

• Most people do not identify with those in the communities that they belong to, so there is likely little impact.

Many social media platforms feature celebrities who make money by promoting various products. This is particularly common for the diet industry, which uses high-profile people to promote products. Which BEST explains why this is a problem?

• These claims have been backed by scientific studies.

• Celebrities tend to diet more than the ordinary people.

• It is not since everybody knows it is really just advertising.

• These celebrities do not give information about risks or side effects.

Foods must list all of their ingredients on the label. Why is this an important step for keeping consumers healthy?

• People usually have no idea what is in their food.

• It allows people to avoid foods they are allergic to.

• Labels are now part of culture and expected on most products.

• It is easier to recreate the food at home if they know what is in it.

Which BEST explains why labels on cigarettes have gotten more detailed about the effects of cigarettes on health?

• Cigarette manufacturers pushed for greater transparency.

• Most people knew that cigarettes were bad for them but not why.

• Regulations have pushed manufacturers to identify specific risks.

• Famous actors who advertised for cigarettes changed their positions.

How do public service announcements differ from other media messages?

• They are usually selling products.

• They are sponsored by major corporations.

• They encourage behavior that benefits society.

• They are usually crafted for a very specific audience.

Which best explains why major media formats, like television and film, are regulated by government agencies?

• Media can be quite influential, so it needs standards.

• Most people believe everything that the media reports.

• Without regulation, there would be no need for government.

• Advertisers do not want their products associated with certain stories.