1. Consumer Health Objectives:
TSWBAT be able to define and give examples of consumer products and services in relation to their health.
TSWBAT identify the rights that everyone has when one consumes products or services.

2. WHAT IS A HEALTH CONSUMER?
A PERSON WHO IS A CONSUMER OF HEALTH CHOOSES SOURCES OF HEALTH RELATED INFORMATION AND BUYS OR USES HEALTH PRODUCTS AND SERVICES.

3. PRODUCTS
MATERIAL GOODS, SUCH AS FOOD,MEDICINE AND CLOTHING THAT ARE MADE FOR CONSUMERS TO PURCHASE.
CAN YOU NAME SOME EXAMPLES???

4. WORK THAT IS PROVIDED TO A CONSUMER Can you name some examples?
SERVICES
WORK THAT IS PROVIDED TO A CONSUMER
Can you name some examples?

5. CONSUMER RIGHTS! PRIVILEGES THAT A CONSUMER IS GUARANTEED
(Privileges come with responsibilities)

6. THE RIGHT TO CHOOSE
The ability to choose quality products and services at competitive prices

7. THE RIGHT TO BE HEARD
The ability to have consumer well-being advocated when making and implementing government policy, and when developing products and services.
For example:
YOU CAN MAKE A COMPLAINT IF YOU ARE NOT SATISFIED.

8. THE RIGHT TO BE SAFE
The protection from products, services, and production methods that are unhealthy.

9. THE RIGHT TO BE INFORMED
The ability to obtain information needed to make educated choices, and the protection from false or misleading advertising and labeling.

10. THE RIGHT TO SATISFACTION OF BASIC NEEDS
The ability to obtain vital products and services.

11. THE RIGHT TO REDRESS OR REMEDY
The ability to reach an acceptable solution for a complaint, including compensation for misrepresentation, poor quality products, and unsatisfactory service.

12. THE RIGHT TO CONSUMER EDUCATION
The ability to be aware of consumer rights and responsibilities, and to act on them.

13. THE RIGHT TO ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
The ability of present and future generations to exist in a healthy environment.

14. Consumer Rights
Suppose you bought an inexpensive IPOD docking station on-line. It hasn’t worked correctly since you received it. Your friend says, “It was cheap. Just throw it away and buy another one.”
How would you deal with the situation?

15. Consumer Health
What are examples of health products that you purchase? What other decisions do you have when it comes to consumer health?