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✔✔Support the argument that the increased accessibility to health information is a
positive development. - ✔✔Before the Information Age, there were only a few places to
get medical information. Doctors, nurses, and pharmacists held the keys to all medical
knowledge. Now, all people with Internet access have the ability to gather medical
information and make informed decisions on their treatment and care.
✔✔Misleading advertising messages regarding fast food are often given by
__________.
A.
politicians
B.
doctors
C.
athletes
D.
dentists - ✔✔C.
athletes
✔✔Which of the following are NOT common buzz words found on the labels of health
products?
A.
No Side Effects!
B.
Miracle Cure!
C.
No Natural Ingredients!
D.
Studies Underway! - ✔✔C.
No Natural Ingredients!
✔✔Discuss the growing concerns over credibility of online medical resources. - ✔✔The
ease with which information can be published to the Internet makes it possible for
anyone to publish incorrect information to the world. As more and more online sources
of medical information emerge, it becomes more difficult to discern which are credible.
✔✔Cost is a major factor for consumers when purchasing health products. - ✔✔True
✔✔What information do you need to share with your doctor to avoid a possible bad
reaction to medication? - ✔✔A doctor needs to know whether any other medications are
being taken by the patient or if the patient is planning on taking any other medications in
the near future. The doctor also needs to know whether the the patient has experienced
any allergies to previous medications or even to types of food.
, ✔✔Your hair is composed of live cells that need vitamins and nutrients. - ✔✔False
✔✔Which of the following can be used to limit skin damage from sunlight? - ✔✔B.
sunscreen
✔✔Which foods hinder your ability to sleep? - ✔✔D.
chocolate and spicy foods
✔✔Rank the following consequences of sunlight exposure from least serious to most
serious. - ✔✔C.
sunburn, premature aging, skin cancer
✔✔Exposure to the Sun's harmful infrared radiation should be kept to a minimum. -
✔✔True
✔✔Indirect sunlight does not pose any danger to the skin. - ✔✔False
✔✔Which of the following is a healthy bedtime routine? - ✔✔C.
take a bath, read for 30 minutes, get into bed
✔✔Personal hygiene is important to others because __________. - ✔✔A.
it helps to prevent the spread of disease
✔✔If you're trying to get to sleep, you should NOT __________. - ✔✔A.
think about stressful topics while in bed
✔✔What is a common hygiene practice for all parts of the body? - ✔✔B.
regular cleaning
✔✔What's the recommend amount of UV protection that sunglasses should provide? -
✔✔D.
100%
✔✔One way to ensure good sleep hygiene is to change your bedtime frequently. -
✔✔False
✔✔In order to maintain good sleep hygiene, it is best to reserve your bed for sleeping
and to engage in all other activities in other parts of your house. - ✔✔True
✔✔Energy from sunlight is harmful to our skin. - ✔✔True
✔✔Good personal hygiene can help to develop positive self-esteem. - ✔✔True