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Let’s Learn

At the end of this module, you are expected to:

• practices good decision making skills in the selection of health
products
• discusses ways to protect oneself from fraudulent health
products

Let’s Try

A. Encircle the letter of your answer.

1. ________________ refers to the products commonly used by consumers to

stay healthy and safe.
a. Health Care Products c. Health Information
b. Health Services d. Health Inspection
2. Medicines are very important in preventing or treating various kinds of
diseases. Which of this should you do before buying taking medicines.
a. Ask your friend on what medicine should you buy.
b. Consult a Doctor to know the proper intake of these drugs.
c. Look for some person who experienced the same as you.
d. Research for answers in the internet.
3. Health fraud scams refer to the products that claim to prevent,treat or
cure diseases but are not proven safe and effective.What should you do?
a. Be vigilant and aware c. Be easily persuaded.
b. Read testimonial of persons d. Buy products most people choose.
4. Who can help you in case you are a victim of Health Product Scams ?
a. DFA b. DPWH c. DTI/ FDA d. DEPED
5. ____________ are persons who do not have adequate trainings ang license
to practice, but claims medical knowledge or other skills to cure illnesses
and treat people.
a. Spirited Doctors c. Possesed Doctors
b. Magical Doctors d. Quack Doctors

B. Write True in the blank if the sentence is correct or False if it is wrong.

___________ 1. Relying ONLY in advertisements will provide you of good
decision making skills in selection of health products.
___________ 2. In order to keep yourself to be safe, you must be informed
why a particular medication is being prescribed to you and
how to take them.
___________ 3. Reading the labels of medicines is enough to follow, so there
is no need to see a doctor or medical check up.

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___________ 4. Having a thorough understanding of health products will
guide you in decision making or choosing the right products
for you.
___________ 5. Medicines and other health products can save lives but you
must be aware of how to use them properly.

Let’s Recall

Study the following pictures.

1. When buying goods in the store, what are the things you should
consider? Write them inside the arrows.

Let’s Explore

Consumer health pertains to the aspects of wise purchase of health

products and services in order to obtain the ultimate satisfaction and wellness
of the body.
People consume goods, services and gifts of nature for their day to day
existence on Earth. It is the reason that people should be aware of the vital
health topics and be educated about preventive medicine and services in order
to achieve good quality of living. Consumer health provides individuals with
knowledge,skills, and capacity to become responsible consumer.

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 Let’s Elaborate

ACTIVITY 1: Modified DECIDE Model in Selection and Purchase of Health

Products
Below is a simple flowchart showing a process on how you can carefully
choose which health product to purchase. ( Because you are still MINOR,
under the care of your parents, TRY discussing this with them.)

D Determine the essential product to purchase.

E Explore the alternatives.

C Consider the consequences of each option.

I Identify the factors that you consider important.

D Decide what to buy.

E Evaluate your decision.

The situation: Because we are in NEW NORMAL, kids like you can’t go out
and have your usual jogging with your friends. You suggested to buy an
STATIONARY BIKE.

What is your final decision?

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 Let’s Dig In

ACTIVITY 2: READING ARTICLE

Read the article below.

HOW TO SPOT FALSE CLAIMS?

Name of Office: Food & Drug Administration

A: Typical fraudulent health claims will use the following promotional

techniques to fool their customers:

• The product is advertised as a quick and effective cure-all for a wide

range of illness.
• Certain key words like "scientific breakthrough, miracle cure, all
natural without side-effects or ancient remedy" are used.
• The promote claims that medical professionals and scientists have
conspired to suppress the product.
• Adverts contain undocumented, anecdotal cases, but with amazing
results. No science involved.
• These products sell falls hope for extreme physical attractiveness and
shortcuts to weight loss. They will never emphasize the value of
healthy lifestyles, like avoiding smoking, excess drinking of alcohol,
eating appropriately, adequate rest and sleep, and regular exercise.
• Remember that legitimate health supplement products will never
carry claims for quick cures; claims such as cancer prevention, good
for arthritis, good for diabetes or good for hypertension, should be
high suspect.
• The product is advertised as available from only one source.
• There is a money-back guarantee promise.

Answer the following questions about the article you just read.
1. Why did DOH and FDA post this article?

2. What should you do to avoid being victimized of health fraud?

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 Let’s Remember

ACTIVITY 3: HOW CAN I HELP?

Share this article from DOH/FDA and set a friendly discussion among your
family members on HOW TO SPOT FALSE CLAIMS?? What are their
reactions?

Let’s Remember

Health fraud scams refer to the products that claim to prevent, treat, or cure
diseases or other health conditions but are not proven safe and effective for
those uses. Fraudulent health products waste money and can cause delay in
getting proper medical attention.They can also cause serious or even fatal
injuries.

How can you avoid fraudulent health products?

• Make sure to be aware of the false claims of promotional techniques to
fool their customers.
• Buy only from trusted and licensed outlets.
• Examine the packaging for spelling mistakes and
• grammatical errors.
• Check labels and expiry dates.
• Ensure that the medicine looks correct, is not
• discoloured, degraded or kas an unusual smell.
• If you suspect what you had bought is not working
• properly, discuss it with your pharmacist or doctor at once.

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 Let’s Apply

Write down the symbol If it shows a good decision making skills

in the selection of health products

and if it does not practices good decision

making skills

1. Speak with your healthcare provider before taking any medicines

and prescription should strictly followed.

2. Reading the labels and inspecting the benefits the products can
give to the users are significant steps taken by a wise consumers.

3. Always bear in mind that nothing beats the nutrient power of a

healthy diet.

4. Taking antibiotics without doctors prescription is ok.

5. Seek reliable sources of information from a credible person like

licensed medical practitioners to avoid fake products.

Let’s Evaluate

Write check ( / ) if the statement tells how to avoid fraudulent health

products and cross (X) if not.
_______ 1. Make sure that your source is from trusted and licensed outlets.
_______ 2. Don’t mind the expiration dates, anyway it’s just numbers.
_______ 3. Examine the packaging for spelling mistakes or grammatical
errors.
_______ 4. If you suspect that it is not working properly, discuss it with your
pharmacist or doctor.
_______ 5. Ensure that the medicine looks correct, not discoloured, degraded
or has an unusual smell.

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B. What would you do if you were in the situations given below? Explain
your answer.
1. You were asked to buy cough medicine for your brother. You notice that
the box is discoloured and wet.

2.You plan to buy a Vit. C supplement. What should you do before buying?

3.You learned from your classmate that she secretly uses her 50 yrs.old
Mom’s beauty items at night, that makes her face look beautiful. You want
your face to be beautiful like your classmate.

4. You dream to grow taller. One of your tall friend secrectly shared to you
the name of the pills he’s taking daily. He also testified that it really
made him tall.

6. “NO APPROVED THERAPEUTIC CLAIMS” means –

“the claims of these products are not validated by the
BFAD/FDA. FDA is not authorized to review dietary
supplement products for safety and effectiveness before they are
marketed. Should you buy supplements? Why?

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 Development Team of the Module
Writers: LORENA C. MANOSCA
Editors:
Content Evaluator: GLADYS XZIERA D. RAMOS
Language Evaluator: DENNIS C. SANTOS
Reviewers: KRISTINE C. CHUMACERA

Illustrator: MA. CRISTINA M. JAVIER

Layout Artist: MA. CRISTINA M. JAVIER
Management Team: DR. MARGARITO B. MATERUM, SDS
DR. GEORGE P. TIZON, SGOD Chief
DR. ELLERY G. QUINTIA, CID Chief
MR. SHOJI G. GERONA. EPS, MAPEH
DR. DAISY L. MATAAC, EPS – LRMS/ALS

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