unit 3 health questions
Review Questions
- How does advertising influence healthy habits?
- How do the media shape our perception of what is “normal�
- What does it mean to be an informed consumer?
- How has legislation helped limit the health risks of smoking?
- Why is it in the government’s interest to promote health and safety?
Critical Thinking Questions
- Which media sources do you think are the most reliable for information about health? Explain your answers.
- What is the author using the example of the Marlboro Man to illustrate the dangers of smoking?
- Why do you think that very thin models are often featured in advertisements?
- If you were asked to create a public service announcement to promote health, what topic would you choose and why?
- Why would it be beneficial to eliminate smoking from high schools?
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS:
What is your favorite commercial and why? Does this commercial influence you to buy the product? Why or why not? Be sure to include a link to the commercial so that you can share it with the class.
Is there 2-1-1 service in your area? If so, dial 2-1-1 to see what kinds of health-related services 2-1-1 provides information about. If you don’t have 2-1-1 in your area, use the Internet to see what kinds of services are available in your area. Describe two health-related services in your area that you found through the 2-1-1 service or online.