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HEALTH
Quarter 4 – Module 4a:
CONSUMER HEALTH
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MAPEH – Grade 6
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 4 – Module 4a: Consumer Health
Second Edition, 2021
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Introductory Message
This Self-Learning Module (SLM) is prepared so that you, our dear learners, can
continue your studies and learn while at home. Activities, questions, directions,
exercises, and discussions are carefully stated for you to understand each lesson.
Each SLM is composed of different parts. Each part shall guide you step-by-step as
you discover and understand the lesson prepared for you.
Pre-tests are provided to measure your prior knowledge on lessons in each SLM. This
will tell you if you need to proceed on completing this module or if you need to ask
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the end of each module, you need to answer the post-test to self-check your learning.
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our facilitators and parents for strategies and reminders on how they can best help
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Thank you.
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 What I Need to
Know
Products like beauty care concerns are no longer hard to find. You can buy
them just around the corner or online. But how can we assure ourselves that these
products are safe and helpful?
Consumer health informs us to be wise consumers and of services important
to our health and well-being. It is important to have the skills and knowledge on
choosing products and services wisely.
Today, we will learn how to set parameters to safeguard ourselves from harmful
products, and how to make the best out of our limited resources.
What I Know
Directions:
A. Classify the following examples whether Health Information, Health Products, or Health
Services. Choose your answers from the box below. Write the letter of the best answer in
your Health notebook.
A. Health Information
B. Health Products
C. Health Services
1. _______ Rejoice, Sunsilk, Palmolive
2. _______ Magazine, friend’s opinion, fliers
3. _______ Clinic, Health Center, Hospital
4. _______ Doctor, Nurse, Midwife
5. _______ Muriatic Acid, Detergent and Bleaching soap.
B. Read the questions carefully. Write the letter of the best answer in your Health
notebook.
6. What do you call medicines that are available in any store and can be sold by
anyone?
A. Medicine C. Over-med
B. Over the counter D. Prescription
7. What do you call medicines that need doctor’s prescription?
A. Medicine C. Over-med
B. Over the counter D. Prescription
8. Antibiotic is an example of what kind of medicine?
A. Medicine C. Over-med
B. Over the counter D. Prescription
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9. Laxatives and paracetamol are examples of what kind of medicine?
A. Over the counter C. Prescription
B. Over-med D. Medicine
10. What are the advantages of consumer health?
A. It saves time and money.
B. It will guide you from misconception.
C. It will help you choose the best product.
D. All of these statements mentioned above.
What’s In
Directions: Classify the following pictures below whether Health Information,
Health Products, or Health Services. Write your answers in your health
notebook.
____________________1.
https://www.shutterstock.com/image-vector/body-lotion-236843233
____________________2 .
https://www.shutterstock.com/image-vector/cartoon-
vector-outline-illustration-newspaper-45859297
____________________ 3.
https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/health-brochure
____________________ 4.
https://www.vectorstock.com/royalty-free-vector/doctors-
and-patients-cartoon-in-front-hospital-vector-27042099
____________________ 5.
https://www.behance.net/gallery/64837987/Domex-Animation-Setup
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 What’s New
Directions: Group the following medicines according to their types or classifications.
Use the chart below in grouping the medicines. Do this in your Health
notebook.
Analgesic Antibiotic Antidiarrheal Antipyretic Decongestant
Antacid Antidepressant Antihypertensive Laxative Paracetamol
Types of Medicine
Over–the-counter Medicine Prescription Medicine
What is It
Components of Consumer Health
1. Health Information
Health information are facts and related information of the products you
are buying or using. These are found in books, magazines, brochures,
newspapers, and pamphlets. Sources include television and radio
advertisements, reviews from trusted personalities, online information and
views of friends and family.
2. Health Products
These refer to the products we are using from beauty care (soup, lotions,
shampoo etc.) health concerns (Vitamins, medicine, beverages, and foods),
and home commodities (detergent, soup etc.).
3. Health Services
These include structural units like rural health center, hospitals and
other health agencies provided by the government.
Health service also includes professional health specialists. For
example, an allergist is an expert for allergy condition, a dermatologist for
skin condition, an orthopedist for the skeletal system, a pediatrician for
children, etc. (Garcia-Quinitio, et.al, 2016)
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 What’s more
Medicines are heath products use to cure illness, relieve pains, and
prevent the spread of diseases. Medicines are also used to normalized
abnormalities and to boast immune system.
Medicines are available through the prescription of a doctor or over the
counter.
Over-the-counter Medicine
This kind of medicines are self-care decision. This can be bought
without doctor’s prescription. These medicines most likely had an attached
instruction on how much to intake, when to intake, and how to use it.
Examples of OTC Medicines are antacid, analgesic, antipyretic,
antidiarrheal, laxative, paracetamol, and decongestant.
Prescription Medicine
These are medicines that can be taken only upon the prescription of a
health professional or doctor’s recommendation. Taking this medicine
requires series of laboratory tests and diagnoses.
Examples of Prescription Medicines are antibiotic, antidepressant, and
antihypertensive
Over the counter and Prescription Medicines and Uses
Medicine Usage
Antacid - To neutralize acid in the stomach to relieve pain.
Analgesic - Pain reliever
Antipyretic - To reduce fever
Antidiarrheal - To provide relief once it is certain that diarrhea is
neither infectious nor toxic.
Laxative - To treat constipation if lifestyle changes have failed
to resolve the constipation or if the person has a
medical condition (such as angina) that may be
exacerbated by straining.
Decongestant - To help people clear blocked nasal passages and
sinuses.
Antibiotic - Treatment for bacterial disorders.
Antidepressant - For severe depression
Antihypertensive - Medicine against high blood pressure.
Paracetamol - Use to treat mild pain and fever
(Garcia-Quinitio, et.al, 2016)
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 What I Have Learned
Directions: In your health notebook, copy the chart below and ask your parents,
siblings, or neighbors (Health Professional) on the examples of medicine in the
chart.
Antacid Analgesic
1. ___________________ 1. Ex. Aspirin__________
2. ___________________ 2. ___________________
Antipyretic Antidiarrheal
1. ___________________ 1. ___________________
2. ___________________ 2. ___________________
Laxative Decongestant
1. ___________________ 1. ___________________
2. ___________________ 2. ___________________
Antibiotic Antidepressant
1. ___________________ 1. ___________________
2. ___________________ 2. ___________________
What I Can Do
Directions: Answer the following questions based on your learning of the different
components of consumer health. Write your answers in your Health
notebook.
1. There are variety of health information. Examples of these are:
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
2. What are examples of health products?
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
3. Name the health services you know.
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
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 Assessment
A. Directions: Classify each item whether Health Information, Health
Products, or Health Services. Choose your answers from the box. Write the
letter of the best answer in your Health notebook.
A. Health Information
B. Health Products
C. Health Services
1. _______ Dental Clinic, Derma Clinic, Lying-in Clinic
2. _______ Product Label, Product information, Advertisements
3. _______ Safeguard, Bioderm, Dr. Wong
4. _______ Dentist, Pediatrician, BHW
5. _______ Nivea, Vaseline, Emeron
B. Directions: Match the Medicinal uses in column A to the Medicines in
column B. Write only the letter of the best answer in your Health notebook.
A B
_______1. To treat constipation if lifestyle changes A. Analgesic
have failed to resolve the constipation. B. Antacid
_______2. To provide relief once it is certain that C. Antibiotic
diarrhea is neither infectious nor toxic. D. Antidepressant
_______3. Medicine against high blood pressure E. Antidiarrheal
_______4. Pain reliever F. Antihypertensive
_______5. To neutralize acid in the stomach to G. Antipyretic
relieve pain. H. Laxative
_______6. For severe depression I. Decongestant
_______7. Treatment for bacterial disorders. J. Paracetamol
_______8. To help people clear blocked nasal
passages and sinuses
_______9. To reduce fever
Additional Activity
Directions: Answer the question based on your own opinion. Write your answer in your
Health notebook.
Why is it important to know about consumer health?
_________________________________________________________
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 Answer Key
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITY (Answer may vary.)
9. G 8. I 7. C B. 1. H 2. E 3. F 4. A 5. B 6. D
A. 1. C 2. A 3. B 4. C 5. B
ASSESMENT
WHAT I CAN DO (Answers may vary.)
WHAT I HAVE LEARNED (Answers may vary.)
Antidiarrheal
Antipyretic
Decongestant
Paracetamol
Antihypertensive Laxative
Antidepressant Antacid
Antibiotic Analgesic
Prescription Over the counter
WHAT’S NEW
4. Health Services 2. Health Information
5. Health Product 3. Health Information 1. Health Product
WHAT’S IN
10.D 8. D 2. A 4. C 6. B
9. A 7. D 1. B 3. C 5. B
WHAT I KNOW.
References
Garcia-Quinitio, Ligaya B., et.al, 2016, The 21st Century MAPEH in ACTION 6.
Manila Philippines.
Pascual, Marissa C., et.al, 2017, Enjoying Life Through Music, Arts, Physical
Education and Health, Quezon City, Philippines.
For inquiries or feedback, please write or call:
Department of Education – Schools Division of Negros Oriental
Kagawasan, Avenue, Daro, Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental
Tel #: (035) 225 2376 / 541 1117
Email Address: [email protected]
Website: lrmds.depednodis.net
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