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Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
According to research, (a) of health-related social media posts contain incorrect information.
11 percent
more than 20 percent
Which of the following trends went viral on TikTok despite the lack of available research to determine if it really worked?
Drinking a gallon of pineapple juice a day to cure allergies
Drinking celery juice daily to cure stomach issues
Avoiding makeup to cure acne
Taping your mouth to stop snoring
When you are Googling a disease or symptom, which letters should you look for at the end of a website to help you determine if the information it contains is reliable?
.org, .edu, or .gov
.com, .me, or .htm
.med, .net, or .doc
Websites are never reliable sources of information.
True or false: according to research, influencers with more followers tend to have more educational qualifications than those with fewer followers.
True
False
Based on what you learned, which of the following people is likely to be most qualified to give you reliable medical advice?
Your parents
An influencer who calls themselves an expert
Your pediatrician
A teacher or coach
Even people who are experts in their field will give evidence for what they say, and may provide links to scientific studies or data from a(n) (a) official organization, like the Centers for Disease Control.
reputable
informative
harmless
famous
________ , or personal stories, are possible sources of ________ .
Certifications; medicine
Scientific studies; reliable advice
Anecdotes; misinformation
Claims; danger
True or false: according to the article, nih.gov says that rashes are often harmless.
True
False
According to Dr. Nusheen Ameenuddin, people under 18 should not use (a) unless directed by a doctor.
naproxen (Aleve)
aspirin
peppermint oil
hot or cold compresses
Which of these misinformation red flags could help you evaluate the trustworthiness of a source?
Someone making health-related claims is not connected to a legitimate hospital or university.
Someone who wants to sell you a product claims it gave them instant results.
Someone giving health advice does not provide any studies or other data to back up their claims.
All of the above
