Health - Chpt 3

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medical history

complete and comprehensive information about your immunizations and any health problems

Which of the following works to promote health on a global scale?

World Health Organization

Pills whose advertising promises to turn excess fat into lean muscle while you sleep are probably

a case of health fraud

warranty

a company's or a store's written agreement to repair a product or refund your money should the product not function properly

comparison shopping

a method of judging the benefits of different products by comparing several factors, such as quality, features, and cost

Which of the following health care providers is a specialist?

a pediatrician

advertising

a written or spoken media message used to interest consumers in buying a product or service

Victims of a potentially life threatening illness or injury should go to

an emergency room

When buying a jacket from an online clothing store, which question can only be answered once you have the jacket?

is the web site's description of the jacket accurate

consumer advocate

those who takes on regional, national, and international consumer issues

The agency that ensures the safety of food, drugs, and cosmetics is the

Food and Drug Administration

malpractice

failure by a health professional to meet accepted standards

The Underwriters Laboratory logo on a product indicates that the product

has passed strict safety tests

primary care physicians

medical doctors who provide general care

media

methods of communicating information

Having a physical exam before starting a sports program is an example of

preventative care

health consumer

purchasers or users of health products or services

Which factor is the least important to consider when comparing products?

recommendations from trusted family and friends

Which agency should you contact when you have a problem with a locally owned business in your town?

the Better Business Bureau

health fraud

the sale of worthless products or services claimed to prevent diseases or cure other health problems


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