Health Skills

Decision Making Skills allow for one to...

One way to protect yourself from health fraud is to

Goals are things you've already accomplished

Communication involves the inward expression of our emotions and thoughts

An example of a short term goal would be to buy a house in the next 3 years

Interpersonal Communication Skills consist of...

Which skill helps to avoid behaviors that are against your own values?

Malpractice occurs when someone meets expected standards

What types of goals are there?

Accessing Information helps to make decisions that benefit your wellbeing & overall health

Health Skills are specific tools and strategies to _________________________ your overall health.

Comparison shopping is when you and a friend compare shopping lists

Product labels contain names, intended use, directions, warnings, and manufacturers info

What are values?

What skill helps you understand how things impact your health and helps you make more healthful choices?

Developing an action plan involves...

"Natural" and "Non-toxic" labels can be examples of health fraud

Being a health literate consumer involves making informed choices

Health fraud occurs when there are...

Four uncontrollable risk factors include...

Advocacy means taking action to influence others while addressing a health related concern/support a health belief

An example of a long term goal would be to get an "A" on the next test

Consumer advocates take on _________________________ consumer issues

A health consumer is someone who...

Often times there are not hidden messages in advertisements

Comparison shopping consists of...

Self Management (taking charge of your own health) involves which 2 skills...

Why should healthful values drive your decision making process?