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Health
Quarter 4 – Module 1:
The Importance of Consumer
Health
Health– Grade 6
Quarter 4 – Module 1: The Importance of Consumer Health
First Edition, 2020

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Health
Quarter 4 – Module 1:
The Importance of Consumer
Health
Introductory Message
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 Let Us Learn
What do you see on billboards each time you take a ride to school or go out
with your family? Almost every day, consumers like you buy different items
from a grocery, the supermarkets, and even from your school canteen. When
choosing items to buy, do you make sure that these items will have favorable
effect to your health?

In this module you will learn how to take care of your health as you buy
products for your everyday living. We will discuss more about The
Importance of Consumer Health at the end of the lesson you are going to
learn the following:

1. explains the importance of consumer health (H6CH-IVa-13)

a. define the importance of consumer health

b. enumerate the importance of consumer health

Health Watch

A consumer is a person who buys goods or uses services. Almost all

people are consumers. Everyone buys products like foods, medicines, clothes,
furniture, appliances, or gadgets. Services people avail of are those of doctors
and nurses, teachers, plumbers, spa attendants, among others.

Almost every day, people become consumers of goods and services.

Being such, they must be aware of the maximum benefits they can get from
the products they buy and services they avail of. They should see to it that
the things they buy or the services they avail do not have adverse effects on
their physical health.

Consumers like you need to be protected against defective products or

misleading services. You need to know where to go to complain about expired
goods or services you may have bought. You must know what to do to replace
these goods or where to get genuine goods or services.

As a consumer, it is important that you consider your health when

buying things, you need at home or in school. You should think about some
aspects of your health that may be affected by the products that you buy.
 Let Us Try
Instructions: When buying goods in the store, what are things you should
consider? Write them on the arrows.

1. 2. 3.

4. 5. 6.

Let Us Study

What is consumer health?

Consumer health is a state of well-being enjoyed by people who

patronize products and use services that reputable research agencies have
approved to be safe for their health. It involves all things related to the
purchase of health products and services.

Importance of Consumer Health

Healthy individuals-especially those living together in a community-can

make up members of a model community where people live harmoniously and
progressively together. A community with healthy can be more progressive
because its members can be more active and products. Among other things,
they can contribute more to the income of the community; they can help
maintain cleanliness inside and outside their homes; and they can join
activities that promote the overall physical, emotional, and mental health of
people in their community. It is important therefore, that you remain in good
health so that you can become a worthy member of your community.

Who is the consumer?

A consumer is a person who buys products or services for personal use

and not for business purposes. Consumers are free to make decisions whether
to buy goods or commercial items from stores. They can also be influenced by
TV and print commercials and other marketing strategies.

How important is consumer health?

People consume goods, services, and gifts of nature for their day-to-day
existence on Earth. It is with this 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, aptitudes, values, and capacity to become
responsible consumers.

The Five Consumer Responsibilities

1. Critical Awareness
The consumer fulfills this responsibility by asking questions about the
quality, use and prices of goods and services.

2. Action
The consumer fulfills this responsibility by knowing his or her rights
when it comes to buying or choosing products and services.

3. Social Concern
The consumer fulfills this responsibility by showing care for senior
citizens as well as persons with disabilities and in need.

4. Environment Awareness
This refers to the consumer’s responsibility to understand the
environmental consequences of his or her consumption habits. It
encompasses or covers the individuals and social responsibility to
conserve natural resources and protect the earth for the future.

5. Solidarity
The refer to the consumer’s responsibility to band together as
consumers to pool their strength and influence in promoting and protecting
common interests.
The Eight Basic Consumer Rights
1. The Right to Basic Needs
This is the right that guarantee survival, adequate food, clothing,
shelter, health care, education, and sanitation.

2. The Right to Safety

This is the right to be protected against the marketing and distribution
of goods and services that are hazardous to health and life.

3. The Right to Information

This is the right to be protected against dishonesty or misleading
advertising or labeling of products.
4. The Right to Choose
This is the right of the consumer to select products according to price
and quality. You can exercise this right by saying what you really want when
buying a product.
5. The Right to Representation
This is the right of the consumer to make known his or her interest in
the making and implementation of government policies.
6. The Right to Seek Redress
This is the right of the consumer to be paid back for the
misrepresentation, poor goods, or products poorly or carelessly made or
done, or unsatisfactory service.
7. The Right to Consumer Education
This is the right of the consumer to acquire the knowledge and skills
necessary to become an informed customer.
8. The Right to a Healthy Environment
This is the right of the consumer to live and work in an environment
which is neither threatening nor dangerous and which permits a life of
dignity and well-being.

Let Us Practice

Instructions: Interview three persons and find out what health products are
they using. Also, ask them why they are using those products?
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________.
 Let Us Practice More

Instructions: Your sister got common colds, how will you get safe and
accurate information in the treatment of such illness? Put a check mark
beside the source of information which could be considered as a safe source.

_____ 1. Health Books

_____ 2. Interview with your classmates and adults
_____ 3. Consultation with faith healers
_____ 4. Information from parents
_____ 5. Information from Department of Health (DOH)
_____ 6. Health Magazines
_____ 7. Information from social media such as Facebook and Instagram
_____ 8. Medical consultation with a physician
_____ 9. Information from TV news
_____ 10. Information from radio

Let Us
Remember
Health for Life
A wise and smart consumer know what he or she wants because of
time-tested and proven and tested. You can be a wise consumer. Do not easily
believe the advertisements you see, read, or hear. You should know how to
decide which products you have to buy instead of merely depending on
advertisements.
The Five Consumer Responsibilities

6. Critical Awareness
7. Action.
8. Social Concern
9. Environment Awareness
10. Solidarity
 Let Us Assess

Instructions: Identify the consumer rights and responsibilities being

described. Write your answers in your separate sheet of paper.

_____1. To be protected against fraudulent information

_____2. To be compensated for unsatisfactory services
_____3. To ask questions about the quality, use, and prices of a product
_____4. To organize, promote, and protect the interest of the consumer
_____5. To assert and express one’s mind and act to ensure a fair deal
_____6. To understand the effect of consumption habits on the environment
_____7. To be assured of provisions for necessities.
_____8. To be protected against hazardous products and services
_____9. To involve and include consumer interests in government policies
_____10. To be offered adequate and available choices

Let Us Enhance
Instructions: Answer the following questions in your paper.

1. You are to buy a health product, specifically a beauty soap. However,

you do not have sufficient and accurate information about the product. What
could possibly happen to you if you buy this product without researching on
its details?
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________

2. Is there a need for you to know the guidelines in choosing products? Why?

______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
 Let Us Reflect

As consumers, you should know your rights especially when buying

goods and services that directly affect your health.
Be wise in choosing goods to purchase. Chose the ones that will be most
beneficial to your health. Foods, most especially, should be closely checked
before buying them as they will be taken directly into your body. Be aware of
services that may compensate the money you spend. Know your
responsibilities as a consumer. Report any form of illegal services and fake
goods that you discover.

Congratulations! You’re done.

Rubric for essay writing:
Criteria Points
Content 3 points
Organization of words 3 points
Grammar 2 points
Accuracy 2 points
Let Us Enhance
Essay
1. Possible answer. Those people might be harmed.
2. Possible answer. For them to know the do’s and don’t about the product.
Let Us Assess
1. The Right of Consumer Education 6. Environment Awareness
2. The Right to Seek Redress 7. The Right to Basic Needs
3. Critical Awareness 8. The Right to Safety
4. Solidarity 9. The Right to Representative
5. Action 10. The Right to choose
Let us Practice More Let Us Practice
1. P 6. Answers may vary
2. 7.
3. 8. P
Let Us Try
4. P 9. P
Answers may vary
5. P 10. P
Answer Key
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