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Health
Quarter 4 – Module 2:
The Different Components of
Consumer Health
Health– Grade 6
Quarter 4 – Module 2: The Different Components of Consumer Health
First Edition, 2020

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Health
Quarter 4 – Module 2:
The Different Components of
Consumer Health
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:
As a facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on how to use
this module. You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while
allowing them to manage their own learning at home. Furthermore, you are
expected to encourage and assist the learners as they do the tasks included
in the module.

For the learner:

As a learner, you must learn to become responsible of your own
learning. Take time to read, understand, and perform the different activities
in the module.

As you go through the different activities of this module be reminded of

the following:
1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part
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2. Don’t forget to answer Let Us Try before moving on to the other
activities.
3. Read the instructions carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your
answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are done.

If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module,

do not hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that
you are not alone. We hope that through this material, you will experience
meaningful learning and gain deep understanding of the relevant
competencies. You can do it!

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 Let Us Learn

Health for Life

Today’s generation enjoys better physical and mental health than any
previous generation. This is mainly due to improved nutrition and medical
care brought about by advanced medical technology.

Information on health issues has been easily available in many forms.

Students take up lesson on health education and other people, young and
old, real and watch health guides on newspaper, magazines and television.
Having acquired these information, you will become a wise spender for your
health.

Choosing foods can often be confusing. Supermarkets offer thousands

of food choices. You need to learn how to sort through the different products
to choose the best foods.

You should be a wise and informed consumer so you can decide which
products to buy or services to avail. As a consumer you have to prioritize
safety when buying products like foods, medicines, and other things that you
use. This way you will be protected form the possible health dangers that
might affect you and your family.

In this module, you will learn the value of being a consumer like you.
As a consumer, you expect quality and satisfaction in the products you buy.
You also deserve to receive good treatment and courtesy from people selling
their goods to you.

Today we are going to discuss about The Different Components of

Consumer Health at the end of the lesson you are going to learn the
following:

1. explains the different components of consumer health

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a. differentiate the components of consumer health

b. enumerate the different components of consumer health

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 Let Us Try
Instructions: Read the statement carefully and choose your answers from
the box below. Write your answers in your paper.

Feel free to answer the activities. Don’t worry about the result. I just want to
know where you are or how much you know about the topic. Ready? Let’s
start!

> Health Products > Reliable Source of Information

> Health Services > Health Information
> Unreliable Source of Information > Health Consumer

_____ 1. This refers to the decisions you make about the purchase and use of
health information on products and services
_____ 2. These are health information based on customs and superstitions.
_____ 3. These are data and facts about health products and services you can
get from media and people around you.
_____ 4. These are procedures, actions or work furnished or supplied to help
satisfy your needs and wants as consumer.
_____ 5. These are health information based on educational institutions.

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 Let Us Study

What is consumer health?

● A consumer is anyone who buys products/services.
● Your health is affected by now responsible you are as a
consumer.
● How does advertising and media affect consumer health?

Types of media/advertising
● Television shows & commercials ● Movies ● Radio

Components of Consumer Health

There are two basic components involved in consumer
health: consumer health education and awareness of laws on
predicting consumer health.
1. Consumer Health Education
This component deals with the wide dissemination of
information about important health topics. Consumer health
education, as primary provided by the government, tries to protect
the people by offering relevant information on disease prevention
related to purchase of goals and services.

2. Awareness of Laws on Protecting Consumer Health

The government has laws that aim to protect the interest of
the consumers and to promote their general welfare. Among
these interests interest would be the protection of the consumers
against products and services that become hazards to their
health and safety.
One of these laws is the Republic Act No. 10611 or the Food
Safety Act of 2013. The law strengthens the food safety regulatory
system to combat food trade malpractices and substandard or
hazardous products.

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 Another law is the Republic Act No. 7394 also known as The
Consumer Act of the Philippines, has provisions that aim to protect
consumers against hazards to health and safety. It also has
implementing rules that unsure the safe and good quality of foods,
drugs, cosmetics, and devices.
Generally, the laws help to make the consumer be aware of
their rights and responsibilities such as the following:
1. The right to basic needs
2. The right to safety
3. The right to information
4. The right to choose
5. The right to representation
6. The right to seek redress
7. The right to consumer education
8. The right to a healthy environment

Consumer Source of Information in buying Products and Services

1. Labels and Directions 6. Health Educations

2. Practitioners 7. Family and Friends
3. Health Publication 8. Advertisement and Commercials
4. Consumer Advocacy Group 9. Folklore
5. Government Agencies 10. Mass Media

Consumer Rights and Responsibilities

Being good consumer means knowing what to look out for

and what to avoid. It means know where and how to get the best
value for money, where to go if things go wrong. Your role as a
consumer has both right and responsibilities.

1. The right to safety- To be protected against products,

production, processes and services against that are hazardous to
health or life.
2. The right to be informed- To be given facts needed to make an
informed choice and protected against dishonest or misleading
advertising and labeling.

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 3. The right to choose- To be able to select from a range of
products and services and competitive
prices with an assurance satisfactory quality.

Some Reliable Sources of information

1. Medical and health professionals (Family and school doctors,

dentists, nurses, health science educators)
2. Government agencies like Department of Health (DOH), Food
and Drug Administration (FDA), Bureau of Food and Drugs
(BFAD), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)
3. Websites ending in gov, edu, and org.
4. Local health officials
5. Educational institutions

Some Unreliable Sources of Health Information

1. Outdated customs, practices, and superstitions without

scientific basis
2. Information based on ignorance and prejudice
3. Commercialized health information
4. Personal options and incomplete information
5. Quack or pseudo healers

Let Us Practice

Instructions: True or False: Write True if the statement is correct or False

ifthe statement is wrong. Write your answers in
your paper.

_____1. Information based on health magazines and bulletin is considered

reliable.
_____2. A health consumer is someone who shares the health products and
services.
_____3. Health information from Facebook is a trusted source.
_____4. Skin care products and grooming aides are kinds of health
information
_____5. When purchasing a health product, comparing and contrasting the
products of similar kind is helpful.
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 Let Us Practice More
Instructions: Write five examples of health products that people buy
and consumer using the web idea below. Write your answers in your
paper.

Let Us Remember

• Consumer Health refers to the decisions you make about the purchase
and use of health information, products, and services that will have a direct
effect on your health. It has three components namely: health information,
health products and healthcare services.

• Components of Consumer Health

There are two basic components involved in consumer health: consumer
health education and awareness of laws on predicting consumer
health.

• Criteria and guidelines must be considered when availing health services

or product. Details of the product, source of information, feedback
mechanisms are some of the things to be considered. As a wise consumer,
you should be able to gather information, compare available products, and
inquire for more so all doubts will be erased.

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 Let Us Assess

Instructions: TRUE OR FALSE: Write T if the statement is true or F if it

is false. Use your activity notebook.

____1. Consumer health has three components.

____2. Hair cut from barber shop is an example of healthcare services.

____3. Professionals such as physicians, scientists, and teachers can be
sources of health information

____4. Foods, drugs, cosmetics, devices, biologicals, vaccines, in-vitro

diagnostic reagents, and household/urban hazardous substances
are considered health products.

____5. Health products are the concepts, steps, or pieces of advice that
various sources give to aid the health status of an individual.

Let Us Enhance
Instruction: The following are sources of information on consumer health.
Write the item number of the statement in the appropriate box.
The left box should contain the reliable source while the right
box should contain those which are not.

Reliable Source Not reliable sourcee

Sources
1. Elderly 6. Wikipedia
2. Books 7. Researches
3. Health Magazines 8. Pamphlets
4. Parents who are health professionals 9. Friends
5. Neighbors 10. Government agencies

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 Let Us Reflect
As consumer, you should know your rights especially when buying goods and
services that directly affect your health.
Be wise in choosing goods to purchase. Choose 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.

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 Answer Key

Let Us Try Let Us Practice Let Us Enhance

1. Health Consumer 1. T
2. Unreliable Information 2. F Reliable - 2,3,7,10
3. Health Information 3. F
Not reliable - 1,4,5,6,8,9
4. Health Services 4. F
5. Reliable Information 5. T

Lets Us Practice More Let Us Assess

Answer may vary 1. T
2. T
3. T
4. T
5. F

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