Kara Begy Breanna Pitts Hillary Caswell Consumer Health

What is Consumer Health? A consumer is anyone who buys products/services Your health is affected by how responsible you are as a consumer. How does advertising and media affect consumer health? Types of media/advertising Television shows & commercials Movies Radio Magazines

What affects your choices? Personal Reasons Family/Friends Cost Salesperson Advertising Types of Advertisements Informational Image Ads: “If you buy this product, this can be you!” Techniques Bandwagon Attractive People/Celebrity

How children are affected: Advertising/marketing contributes to 15% of U.S children ages 7-17 being overweight. “70% of food product commercials advertise for high-sugar, high-fat foods.” Most children under 8, don’t realize that commercials are trying to persuade you to buy a product. Healthy foods vs. fast food advertising The grocery store shelves Including games/website codes

Why children choose products Animals cartoon characters, celebrities Colorful, fun backgrounds Adding games, e-cards, toys,website codes, prizes Using opinions and not facts Catchy slogan, phrases

How can you be a responsible consumer? Recognize the difference between your needs and wants. Don’t believe what you see on the television or other media. Research the product/service before you spend your money. Parents ask Children: What do you like about that? Do you think it’s really as good as it is in the ad? Do you think that’s a healthy choice? *Discuss with children the goals of advertisers *Encourage children to stay away from the television *Don’t let advertisements consume you!

Works Cited http://kidshealth.org/parent/positive/family/tv_affects_child.html#a_Commercials http://www.neumann.edu/academics/divisions/business/journal/review_08/Hibbs.pdf http://www.pecentral.org/lessonideas/ViewLesson.asp?ID=9047