Physical Education and Health – Grade 10

Learner’s Material

INTRODUCTION
Your Engagement in active recreation, sports, physical activities, and understanding of health
concepts will contribute to your sense of social connectedness and help you assume greater
responsibility through a variety of roles as you participate in a real world situation. The Physical
Education and Health modules are uniquely crafted to explore your greatest potential and
promote lifelong skills through active participation in the different learning experiences.

Emphasis is placed on combining tactical knowledge that you will acquire, and the development
of skills for a better performance and achievement of the expected learning outcomes.
This module is designed to provide and equip you with knowledge, skills, and habits that will
enable you to achieve competence in maintaining your health and physical condition. The
domain in Physical Education focuses on the importance of a healthy lifestyle and physical
activity through active recreation such as sports, fitness, street dance and hip-hop dance, while
Health Education emphasizes on the development of the proper skills of a health-conscious
consumer, lifelong participation in health trends, issues and concerns in health care, and
planning for a health career.

Each module follows a standard format or pattern with a short overview of the lesson, content
and performance standards, pre-assessment and instructional activities categorized into four
levels: What to Know, What to Process, What to Understand, and What to Transfer. Every level
provides activities that will allow you to experience meaningful and varied learning. Your
involvement in the different tasks can take many forms, ranging from self-reflection and group
tasks to beyond the classroom learning activities. Like any good material, you will also be
assessed and evaluated to ensure that you will have a thorough grasp of the lesson before
tackling the next activity.

Your deeper understanding of the lesson will help you gain more relevant skills and information,
preparing yourself for the challenges of the world.
As you start putting life into this module, you will discover many great opportunities and learning
experiences that will change the way you spend your time. You need to visualize a
betterversionof yourself and aspire to achieve a holistically healthy you.

Come on. Let’s get started!

Table of contents
HEALTH
Unit 1: Consumer Health ....................................................................................
Introduction .....................................................................................................
Learning Competencies ..................................................................................
Pre-Assessment ..............................................................................................
Activity 1: Survey says! ..............................................................................
Activity 2: Pair Share ................................................................................
Activity 3: Stop or Go .................................................................................
Activity 4: My Shopping List .......................................................................
Activity 5: Let’s Go Back ............................................................................
Activity 6: Doctor Who? .............................................................................
Activity 7: Healthy Places .........................................................................
Activity 8: Garden of Herbs .......................................................................
Activity 9b: Think About It .........................................................................
Activity 10: Top Five ................................................................................
Activity 11: Your Checklist ........................................................................
Activity 112: Guaranteed Service.................................................................
Activity 13: My PhilHealth ..........................................................................
Activity 14: Government Firms ...................................................................
Activity 15: I Assert! ...................................................................................
Summary ........................................................................................................

Unit 1: Consumer Health

CONTENT STANDARDS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
 The learner demonstrates critical thinking and
decision-making skills in the selection,
The learner understands the guidelines and evaluation, and utilization of health
criteria in the selection and evaluation of information, products, and services.
health information, products, and services.

I. Introduction
Where did you last spend your money?
What item did you buy? Why?
What kind of service did you last avail?
Who recently shared with you a new health information?

These are only a few of the things that concern you as adolescents. Decision-making is an
important skill that you must learn in order to live a healthy and normal life. This module will help
you understand the basics of consumer health.
Consumer health aims to develop a person’s ability to evaluate and utilize health information,
products, and services wisely and effectively.
All of us are consumers.

We acquire health information, purchase health products, and avail of health services to
appraise, improve, and maintain our health. Health information is any idea that we hear from
people around us, read from books and other printed materials, or from the media that influence
our health.

Health products are items that we consume to improve our well-being, like medicine, food,
clothes, furniture, electronics, etc. Health services are programs we avail from various providers
such as physicians, nurses, therapists, health workers, hospitals, clinics, and the government.
Some examples of these health services are insurance, treatment and cure, complementary
and alternative medicine.

In this light, we must all be educated consumers who make wise selection of information,
products, and services that are scientifically proven and legally approved. It is our duty to
evaluate and examine
reliability of the sources

II. Learning Competencies

 The learner:
1. differentiates reliable from unreliable health information, products, and services
2. explains the guidelines and criteria in the selection and evaluation of health information,
products, and services
3. discusses various forms of health service providers and healthcare plans
4. selects health professionals, specialists, and healthcare services wisely
5. explains the nature and dangers of quackery
6. reports fraudulent health services
7. explains the different kinds of complementary and alternative healthcare modalities
8. explains the importance of consumer laws to protect public health
9. identifies national and international government agencies and private organizations that
implement programs for consumer protection
10. participates in programs for consumer welfare protection.

III pre- assessment

Activity A: Identify the concepts being described in each item. Fill in the
MImissing letters to compl missing letters to complete the crossword puzzle.
Across:
3. Sale of products that are not scientifically proven to be effective; fraudulent
advertisement or promotion
4. Healthcare practitioner who specializes in problems of the teeth
5. Allied health professional who provides healthcare to patients in hospitals
6. Public health insurance mandated by Philippine law
Down:
1. Doctor who specializes in the disorders of the respiratory system
2. Alternative medicine practice where needles are inserted in some specific of the body
4. Form of quackery that uses equipment believed to cure illness
7. Health maintenance organization; form of healthcare provider that makes use of prepaid
money to cover medical expenses
Activity B. Read the situation and answer the questions.
A teenager once went to the local market to buy materials for a Science project.
Upon passing by some stalls, he was invited for a free orientation on the latest product
of a company. The company was selling “health rings” that can detect the mood of a
person and help lower body temperature and blood pressure. The teenager was easily
attracted, which made him buy two health rings for himself and his sister. He spent Php
600 for the items.

After a week, the teenager and his sister developed red spots and rashes on their fingers. Upon checking,
the rings are observed to have rust around them. The teenager wants to file a complaint so the company
may return his money

1. What is the nature of the teenager’s problem?

________________________________________________________________
1. Who can help him with his problem?

________________________________________________________________
1. What rights protect the teenager?

________________________________________________________________
1. What would you ask yourself before buying a health product to avoid the same experience?

________________________________________________________________
1. As a Grade 10 student, how can you the teenager?

Part I: WHAT TO KNOW

In the WHAT TO KNOW phase, you will answer activities which will assess your prior
knowledge. At the end of the phase, you will be assessed again to check your knowledge about
the concepts and information learned.

Activity 1: SURVEY SAYS!

1. Read the questions.
2. Go around the classroom and ask a classmate to answer each question.
3. Record the responses below.

a. What should I do when my head and body ache?

_____________________________________________________
b. How many times should I take vitamin and mineral supplements?

_____________________________________________________
c. What is the best way to make my skin smooth?

_____________________________________________________
d. When is the best time to trim my fingernails?

_____________________________________________________
e. What is the most effective way to lose weight?

_____________________________________________________

Activity 2: PAIR SHARE

1. Find a partner and discuss the following questions: a. Which of your classmates’
answers do you agree with? Which do you disagree with? Why?
2. b. What kind of information is being asked? Is it critical? Why?
3. c. Who can accurately answer these questions?
4.
5. Write a one-paragraph reflection about the discussion.

Consumer health has three components: health information, health products, and health
services. What you have gathered from your classmates is health information. Health
information plays a big role in the life of individuals. “It is information that people require to
make wise choices and decisions about their health or the health of [other people]”
Health information is any concept, step, or advice that various sources give to aid the health
status of an individual. The type of information varies depending on “diseases, sexual health,
weight loss/gain, drugs and alcohol, depression/mental illness, violence, smoking, eating
disorders, acne/skin care, local clinics, and sexual assault” (Payne, et al., 2005). The
information is critical as it may alter the health conditions of a person. Another important
characteristic of health information is that it is continuously and rapidly changing. Thus, it
“should be timely, relevant, culturally appropriate, accessible, and delivered in a relevant format”
(Galvez Tan, et al., 2009). There is a great need to update oneself regarding current research
and evidence available in the field.

Activity 3: STOP OR GO
Read the health information below. Draw a cross on the GO column if it is scientifically true and
proven, and draw a cross on the STOP column if it is not.

GO STOP
What are contagious
Chocolates cause acne and pimples
Cracking your knuckles causes arthritis
Healthy people who eat balanced diet do not need supplements
Sleeping with wet hair causes mental disorder
Jumping from the third step of the stairs on the first day of menstruation
reduces the number of bleeding days
Circumcision is done for hygienic purposes only.
Touching hands of people with HIV may infect you with such.

Putting toothpaste on burns causes irritation

Sleep needs varies depending on the
individual

Think About It!

Discuss the questions:
1. Why are there misleading health information? Who spreads them?
2. Who are the sources of health information?

Beyond the Classroom

1. What are other examples of myths (superstitions) and/or misconceptions that you hear in
your community?
2.Write them on your notebook and search for a scientific proof to counter them.

Aside from health information, people also consume health products. Health products are food, drugs,
cosmetics, devices, biologicals, vaccines, in-vitro diagnostic reagents, and household/urban hazardous
substances and/or a combination of and/or a derivative thereof (FDA Act, 2009). These products may be
purchased from various places like supermarkets, pharmacies, and hospitals

Activity 4: MY SHOPPING LIST

1. List five examples of health products that people buy and consume.

1. Enumerate the answers in your notebook

HEALTH
PRODUCTS

How do these products affect the overall well-being of an individual?

Activity 5: LET’S GO BACK

1. Read the following information.
2. Identify reliable and unreliable sources of health information and products.
3. Complete the table below.
4.
 Sources of Health Information and Products

Reliable Unreliable

People acquire health information and products from various sources like people, media, and
technology. It is important to identify the reliability of these sources.
Reliable sources of health information and products are licensed professionals who took up
specialized and intensive studies in the field. They are the ones who have the qualified
educational background and can give scientific explanation to validate information. We can also
find reliable health information from health books, and accredited online sources. On the other
hand, unreliable sources of information and products are those from people who are not experts
in this field.
Aside from health information and products, people also avail of various health services from
different providers.
Health services are often connected to healthcare. These programs aim to appraise the health
conditions of individuals through screening and examinations, cure and treat disorders, prevent
and control the spread of diseases, provide safety, emergency care, and first aid, and ensure a
follow-up program for individuals who have undergone treatments.
Health services are usually offered by healthcare providers. “A healthcare provider is a trained
professional who provides people with healthcare” (Meeks, et al., 2011). There are different
types of healthcare providers, such as:
I. Health Professionals

Individuals who are licensed to practice medicine and other allied health programs. An example
of a health professional is a physician. A physician records the medical history of individuals,
provides diagnoses, performs medical examinations, and prescribes medications. There are
different types of physicians based on their area of specialization.
Activity 6: DOCTOR WHO?
What are the different types of physicians?
Match the type of the physician with the area of specialization below.

cardiologist orthopedist
dermatologist ophthalmologist
gastroenterologist pediatrician
geriatrician pulmonologist
gynecologist urologist
neurologist

1 6

2 7

3 8

4 9
5 1
0

1. 6.
2. 7.
3. 8.
4. 9.
5. 10.
DO YOU KNOW?

Healthcare practitioners and allied health professionals are also considered health care
providers. “A healthcare practitioner is an independent healthcare provider who is licensed
to practice on a specific area of the body” (Meeks, et al., 2011). Some examples of
healthcare practitioners are podiatrists (who specialize in the problems of the feet),
dentists, and optometrists. On the other hand, “an allied health professional is a trained
healthcare provider who practices under the supervision of a physician or healthcare
practitioner” (Meeks, et al., 2011). Nurses, dieticians, pharmacist and physical therapist are
example of allied health professionals.
II. Healthcare Facilities
Healthcare facilities are places or institutions that offer healthcare services. There
are different types of healthcare facilities (Meeks, et al., 2011).
a. Hospital
It is an institution where people undergo medical diagnosis, care and
treatment. A hospital offers different types of medical care like inpatient and
outpatient care. Inpatient care refers to care given to individuals who need to stay
inside the hospital to receive proper treatment, monitoring and care. On the other
hand, outpatient care refers to treatment that does not require an individual to
stay inside the hospital.

There are different kinds of hospitals: private, voluntary, government, and teaching
(Meeks, et al., 2011). A private hospital is operated by individuals to gain profit. A
voluntary hospital does not require profit because it is owned by a community or an
organization. A government or public hospital is being run by the state and the
treatment fees are subsidized. A teaching hospital includes a school for medical
students
In the Philippines, there are two classifications of hospitals: general and specialty.
General hospitals have complete medical, surgical, and maternal care facilities. Some
examples are the Philippine General Hospital, Baguio General Hospital, Cebu General
Hospital, and Davao Medical Center. On the other hand, specialty hospitals handle a
particular disease or condition or deal with only one type of patient. Some examples are
the Philippine Heart Center, Lung Center of the Philippines, and National Kidney
Transplant Institute.

b. Walk-In Surgery Center

It is a facility that offers surgery without the patient being admitted in the hospital.
c. Health Center

The services in a health center cater to a specific population with various health
needs.
d. Extended Healthcare Facility

A facility that provides treatment, nursing care, and residential services to patients, often the elderly.

Activity 7: HEALTHY PLACES

1. Complete the table by writing the correct answers on each box.
2. Find a partner and discuss the description of each health facility

Health Facilities

TYPES

III. Health Insurance

`“Health insurance is a financial agreement between an insurance company and an

individual or group for the payment of healthcare costs” (Payne, et al., 2005). This also
may pertain to a “protection that provides benefits for sickness and injury” (Meeks, et
al., 2011).
It offers various types of coverage: “medical insurance, major medical insurance,
hospitalization insurance, surgical insurance, and disability insurance” (Meeks, et al.,
2011). Medical insurance pays for the fees of the health professionals, laboratory tests,
and prescription drugs. Major medical insurance offers payment for long-term or chronic
diseases such as AIDS and cancer. Hospitalization insurance pays for the stay of the
patient inside the hospital. Surgical insurance pays for surgery fees. Disability insurance
provides financing for members who meet accidents or suffer from illnesses.
Health insurance may be sourced from both public and private companies.
An example of public health insurance is PhilHealth. As mandated by law in the
country, employees of both public and private companies avail of PhilHealth. It requires
a small monthly contribution from its members. These contributions are saved and used
for the medical care needed by a PhilHealth member.
A health maintenance organization (HMO) is a healthcare provider that offers medical
services that are availed through a prepaid amount of money. It is a business that
requires a relatively reduced monthly fee for subscribers. The difference of an HMO with
other insurance companies is that it hires or trains its own health professionals and
healthcare practitioners.

organization (

Using a computer with an internet connection, identify at least two other health insurances
offered in the country. If without an Internet connection, you may inquire from the nearest
hospital/medical center.
Write a short paragraph about each health insurance and its benefits. Cite your resources
properly.
“Consumers today face an amazing array of choices when they consider taking action to
improve their health or seek care for a health problem” (Donatelle, 2006). In addition to health
professionals, there are also many other forms of healthcare that offer alternatives.
These complementary and alternative healthcare modalities are often taken because some
individuals believe that traditional medical care may not be enough to treat a particular health
condition.

A complementary medicine is availed and integrated together with traditional medicine. On

the other hand, alternative medicine is offered in place of traditional medicine.
There are four major domains of complementary and alternative medicine: biology-based
practices, energy medicine, manipulative and body-based practices, and mind-body medicine
(Donatelle, 2006). Examples of biologically-based practices are taking herbal medicine and
availing of special diets and vitamins.

Energy medicine uses magnetic fields or biofields in belief that energy fields may enter various
points in the body. Manipulative and body-based practices are bodily-kinesthetic in nature and
are concerned with movement therapy. Mind-body medicine uses mental exercises in belief that
the brain is central to the health of an individual.
In our country, Republic Act No. 8423 or the Traditional and Alternative Medicine Act of
1997 provisioned the creation of the Philippine Institute of Traditional and Alternative
Healthcare (PITAHC), which works closely with the Department of Health.
The PITAHC is also the law-making body with regards to the effective use of traditional and alternative
medicine. Here are examples of the PITAHC-approved alternative modalities

Naturopathy

“Naturopathic medicine views diseases as a manifestation of an alteration in the processes by

which the body naturally heals itself” (Donatelle, 2006). Naturopathy offers a wide range of
natural practices including herbal medicine acupuncture, acupressure, nutritional therapy, and
ventosa cupping massage therapy.

Herbal medicine

There are 10 herbs that are proven and tested to have medicinal value and approved by the
Department of Health” (Galvez Tan, et al., 2009)

Activity 8: GARDEN OF HERBS

What are the herbs approved by the Department of Health?

Unscramble the letters to form each herb in column A. Read column B for the medicinal value of
each herb.
 A HERB B MEDICINA VALUE
1.PLAUKAOC For ringworm and other skin (FUNGAL INFECTION)
2.PAMALAYA For non-insulin dependent diabetic patients
3.WAGNAB For blood pressure control

4.SAYABAB For use as antiseptic to disinfect wounds

For mouthwash or tooth decay and gum infection
5.GUDNALI For cough and asthma

6.YINOG-AINYOGN For intestinal worms, particularly ascaris and trichina

7.BASMNGO For urinary stones

8.ASTANG BATUG For mouthwash

9.NIPAST-NASIPANT For arthritis and gout

10.BERYA-NUBEA For relief from body aches and pains

Examples of Alternative Medicine

1. Acupuncture
It is a form of energy medicine where long thin needles are
inserted to specific parts of the body to affect the
energy flow.
Acupuncture is believed to treat musculoskeletal
dysfunction.

Ventosa cupping massage therapy

 This procedure is done by placing inverted glasses that
have flames from burning cotton, on specific points in
the body. It is believed to relieve muscle and joint pains

Reflexology

Similar to acupuncture, reflexology focuses on treating

specific disorders through massaging of the soles of the
feet.

Acupressure

Acupressure uses the same technique as that of acupuncture.

The only difference is that acupressure does not use needles but
hands to apply pressure on certain points of

Nutrition therapy
Nutrition therapy approaches treatment of a medical
condition by providing a tailored diet for the patient
Activity 9: THINK ABOUT IT
In 2-3 paragraphs, write your thoughts about the question, “Why are health
professionals, whether those that offer
traditional, alternative, or complementary, not
present in a lot of rural municipalities in the
country.

Homework: MY COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE SURVEY

Procedure:
1. Do a survey in your community about the various health services offered.
2. Complete the table with the information that you will gather.
3. Answer the question in one paragraph.

Barangay

Health Healthcare
Health facilities
professional plans

How effective and efficient are your community’s healthcare professionals and facilities
TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE

The following activities will be recorded under “Knowledge”.

Read the directions carefully and give the best answers.
Recall the concepts learned in the previous sessions.
Complete the graphic organizer by providing examples.

CONSUMER

Health HEALTH PRODUCTS

Information EXAMPLE
Reliable Sources

Health Services

Health Health Facilities

Professionals Examples
Examples

Health Insurance Complementary and

Examples Alternative Health
Modalities
Examples

Part II: WHAT TO PROCESS

In the “WHAT TO PROCESS” phase, you will answer and
perform activities which will help you process and
 improve your understanding. At the end of the phase, you will be
assessed again to check your processing skills about the
concepts and
information learned

Activity 10: MAGIC BRACELET

1. Study the poster below. Find a partner and discuss the questions.
2. Synthesize the discussion and prepare to share in class.

Reflection Questions

a. What is being sold by the poster?

b. What does it guarantee?
c. Will you buy it? Make a comparative chart that lists reasons for buying and reasons for
declining this product.

Consumers receive health information, products, and services from various sources, thus
individuals may be prone to frauds. An example of which is quackery.
Quackery, a form of a health fraud, is any advertisement, promotion, or sale of products and
services that have not been scientifically proven safe and effective (Meeks, et al, 2011). It is
being operated by a quack. A quack is an individual that has little or no professional
qualifications to practice medicine. He/She also pretentiously uses meaningless medical jargon
and relies on scare tactics, paranoid accusations, and quick fixes.

There are three major characteristics of health quackery (Schaler & Carroll, undated). First, it is
a big business. A huge amount of money is spent on fraudulent health products and services.
Second, it multiplies and spreads fast. Lastly, it thrives on individuals who are diagnosed with
illnesses that are known to have no cure.

Activity 11: QUACK, QUACK!

1. Study the posters.

2. Identify the three forms of quackery. Write the answers in your notebook.
 QUACKERY

The three forms of quackery are:

a. Medical quackery

Medical quackery includes cures, treatments, and remedies of various health conditions
that are drugless or bloodless in nature.
b. Nutrition quackery

Nutrition quackery involves promotion of food fads and other nutritional practices that
claim to be all-natural. These are believed to have beneficial properties of multiple plants
in one product.
c. Device quackery

Device quackery makes use of miraculous gadgets (such as dials, gauges,

electrodes, magnets and blinkers) that are believed to cure certain health conditions.

Activity 12: MORE QUACKS!

Complete the table by writing other examples of medical, nutrition, and device quackery.

Medical Device Nutrition

Part III: WHAT TO REFLECT AND UNDERSTAND No. of Sessions: 3

In the “WHAT TO REFLECT AND UNDERSTAND” phase, you will do activities which will
assess your deeper knowledge and understanding of the topics learned. At the end of the
phase, you will be assessed again to check your reflection and understanding about the
concepts and information
You are faced with health information and products every day from different people and forms of
media. But to simply know the source of information and product is reliable (or unreliable) may
sometimes be not enough. It is also important to learn how to evaluate the reliability of the
health information and product.

Activity 13: TOP FIVE

1. Study the poster.
2. List five questions that you will ask the source about the product.

Will you buy the product? Why or why not?

It is important to examine and evaluate the reliability of any piece of health information before applying
it to your well-being. Here are the criteria that will help you determine whether the information is
reliable or not.

Activity 14: YOUR CHECKLIST

Complete the criteria below by supplying the missing letters. Use the descriptions as your guide.

When evaluating health information and products, you must check for

C__D_B___TY
1. This tells about the source and recency of the information. o Who or what is the source
of the information/product?
o Is the source qualified?
o Is the information updated?

_ _ N T _ _T

2.This tells about the accuracy, disclaimer, and completeness of information.

o Is it complete and correct?
o Does it have scientific basis?
o Does it state the limitations, purpose, scope, authority and currency of the information
o Does it have labels that contain the directions for use and storage, expiration DATE and
warnings

D _D_SC__
S C _ ___S__R__
S_R_

3.This tells about the purpose and caveat of the information.

1.
o What is the purpose of giving the information/product?
o Is it for marketing purposes?
o Is it for selling products or for disseminating information?

IN _ _ R _ C T _ _ _ T Y

4.This tells about the feedback mechanism and means of information exchange between the
source and the consumer.

0 Can the consumer offer comments and suggestions?

o Is it possible to ask questions?

Aside from evaluating the reliability of health information, choosing competent and reliable healthcare
providers is also important for it is crucial to the appraisal, diagnosis, and treatment of health
conditions. When visiting a healthcare provider, a person should determine satisfaction and reliability
Activity 15: GUARANTEED SERVICE
Answer the questions.
a. What are the things that you look for in a doctor?
b. What are the things that you look for in a hospital?

Write your list of characteristics in your notebook. Prepare to share in class

I am looking for the hospital that…

I AM LOOKING FOR A DOCTOR WHO……..

Health insurance should cover standard risks of illness and injury for family members.” (Meeks,
et al., 2011). There are two types of expenses involved in health insurance: covered expense
and exclusion. Covered expense refers to the coverage of medical services that can be paid by
the company issuing the health insurance. On the other hand, exclusions are specific services
that are not paid by the issuer.
Forms of health insurance are not all the same. It is important to study the plan before availing
it. Here are some actions that may be taken to evaluate a health insurance (Meeks, et al.,
2011):
1. Obtain and read carefully a copy of the health insurance plan.
2. Ask questions of representatives from the health insurance plan.
3. Shop around for other options.
4. Choose plans that give the most comprehensive coverage at the most affordable price.

Activity 16: MY PHILHEALTH

Suppose you are employed and about to be enrolled in Philhealth.

How will you evaluate its reliability?
What questions will you ask the company?

Activity 17: THINK ABOUT IT

What are the pros and cons of availing a healthcare plan?

1. Debate on whether there is a need for a healthcare plan or not.
2. List your findings.

pros cons

1. Write your comments on a piece of paper and be ready to share in class.

The government also plays an important role in consumer protection. A consumer has rights
mandated by law. These are privileges that an individual is guaranteed of health products and
services.
 The Consumer Act of the Philippines is a law that protects the interest of the consumer, promotes
general welfare, and establishes standards of conduct for business and industry.

There eight basic right of a consumer according to the act (Galvez Tan, et al 2009)

Identify the 8 basic right of the consumer

This right guarantee survival, adequate food,

The right to ____ clothing, shelter, healthcare, education, and
sanitation.

This is the right to be protected against the

The right to ____ marketing of goods or the provision of
services that are hazardous to health and life

This is the right to be protected against

The right to ____ dishonest or misleading advertising or
labeling and the right to be given the facts
and information needed to make an informed
choice

The right to ____ This is the right to choose products at

competitive prices with an assurance of
satisfactory quality
The right to ____ This is the right to express consumer
interests in the making and execution of
government policies.

The right to ____ This is the right to be compensated for

misrepresentation, shoddy goods or
unsatisfactory services.

The right to ____ This is the right to acquire the knowledge and
skills necessary to be an informed costumer
The right to ____
This is the right to live and work in an
environment that is neither threatening nor
dangerous and, which permits a life of dignity
and well-being.

Aside from the Consumer Act of 2009, there are also other international and national consumer
advocacy groups that advocate for our health.

Reflection questions
1. what are instances that you practiced your consumer rights?
2. In which programs did you participate to advocate for consumer protection?

Write a short reflection on a piece of paper. Include the importance of practicing your costumer rights.

Activity 19: GOVERNMENT FIRMS

By knowing your consumer rights, you have the power to report illegal and fraudulent health products
and services. Here are some government firms that we can approach to report. Identify them.

What are other government agencies where we can report fraudulent health services?

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________
 ___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

Activity 19: I ASSERT!

How do you write a letter of complaint for the purchase of a fraudulent product? Read the letter.

YOUR TURN !

Construct a letter of complaint for the purchase of a product that is already expired. Follow the format
above.

PART IV: WHAT TO TRANSFER

 In the WHAT TO TRANSFER phase, you will
apply what you have learned by creating or
producing a product. At the end of the phase,
you will be assessed again to check your
knowledge, skills and attitudes

Do you know that October is the Consumer Welfare Month?

You will produce advocacy materials for the practice of consumer rights.

1. Create your choice of any product in the list on any of the listed topics on consumer health
Produ Topic
ct
Song / Poem / Commercial Jingle Wise and
intelligent consumer
Artwork / Poster Consumer protection

Brochure Health services

video Combating quackery

1. Prepare to present in its class

SUMMARY

Complete the paragraph by writing the correct answers on the blanks.

Consumer health encompasses the health information, products, and services being gathered, acquired,
and availed by an individual. _____________________ refers to any concept, idea, data, or figures that
may aid to the health status of an individual. __________________ refer to materials, devices, or items
that an individual purchases to improve health. Examples of these are shampoo, medicine, health
electronics, and food. On the other hand, ___________________refer to programs offered for the
health appraisal of an individual through various treatment, screening, and examinations. Some
examples of these are health professionals, facilities and insurance.

When availing of health information, products, and services, it is important to examine and evaluate the
reliability of the sources to avoid quackery. Quackery refers to fraudulent promotion, sales, or
advertisement of various products. There are three kinds of quackery. The first is __________________
which refers to the prescription of scientifically unproven medical treatment and cure. The second is
____________________ which refers to the sale of items that are believed to treat or cure an individual.
The last is _______________________________which includes fad diets and other practices

Under the law, the consumers are protected with rights such as _________, ________________,
________________, and _________________. With these rights, a consumer maybe able to report
incidences of fraudulent practices and purchases.