Advanced Health

Group Names: 1. 2. Due: _________

Buyer Beware
Mini-Project #3 Honors Credit

Consumption is the sole end and purpose of all production; and the interest of the producer ought to be attended to, only so far as it may be necessary for promoting that of the consumer.
-Adam Smith (The Wealth of Nations)-

Concept: The most difficult task of becoming an educated consumer is arguably learning how to obtain valid and reliable information regarding a product. This critical step of balancing the risks with the proposed benefits is one that many American consumers bypass when researching a diet, supplement, or any health product. This is no easy task considering much of the information we receive regarding a product comes from those that have a direct and vested interest in its sale. Directions: Your job is to choose a single item designed for the American consumer and evaluate the current research/trends on the proposed benefits and risks and to present your findings to the class in the form of a Prezi presentation. Email me your 3rd Party/Shared presentation before due date.
Fad Diets Supplements Weight+/Medical Food/Drink_ Consumer Products Chemicals Drugs
-Mrida -Estrogen Repl. Flu -SSRIs (Prozaz) Painkillers

-Weightwathcers -NO2 -Hydroxycut -Exercise products -Shape-ups -BPA -Lasik -Gluten Free -Seattle Sutton -Hoodi -Protein Suppl. -Teeth Whiteners -Hair Loss -Aspartame vaccines -Trans Fat -Detox Diets -Fish oil -Creatine -Quitting Smoking -Balance Bracelets-Teflon(PFOA) -Liposuction -Organic or Vegan -Atkins -Airborne -NO2 -Sock Shoes -Shake-Weight -HF Corn Syrup -Lapbands -5 Hour Energy

You could also pick a larger topic (ie. Chiropractic Medicine, Homeopathic Remedies, Pharmaceutical Industry) if you wanted.

Groups: Place in order your top three. 1. 2. 3. I. Presentation Outline A. Overview of the Product 3 1. Picture. 2. Cost. 3. History of company (length of time in market, other products, etc.) B. Provide a Multi-media Clip Regarding the Product 3 1. No more than 3 minutes. If longer use the most informational/interesting 3 minutes. C. Market Demographics 9 1. Target Audience. Who would use it or have a need for the product? 2. Provide Statistics/Research on market need. May include money spent, societal demand, etc. 3. Provide an analysis of the impact/role of your products demand on American society? D. Proposed Benefits/How it Works? 8 1. Intended Use 2. How does it work? 3. What is the proposed science behind the product?

E. What Does the Research Say Regarding the Product? 12 1. Cite at least 4 sources per person in your group for each side. (According to) a. Both for and against the safety/effectiveness product (Basic Pro/Con or For/Against) 2. Incorporate current statistics, research and facts adequately supporting each side. 3. Provide a comprehensive cost/benefit analysis. a. Do the benefits outweigh the risks? What are the risks? Are there healthier alternatives? 4. Provide an overview of previous, current or pending legal action/lawsuits and any outcomes. F. Conclusion 1. Your opinion(s) as to the product. Would/should you use/purchase the product? 3 a. Each group members (could be different). 2. Discussion Question 2 a. Open ended, interesting, and gets at the heart of the issue. ___/40 Presentation Grading Poor Average Excellent A. Covers all Material 1 2 3 4 5 B. Preparation and Organization 1 2 3 4 5 C. Creative and Interesting 1 2 3 4 5 D. Eye Contact and Voice 1 2 3 4 5 ___/20 Comments: Possible ___/60

Advanced Health

Group Names: 1. 2. Due: _________

Buyer Beware
Mini-Project #3

Who gets the risks? The risks are given to the consumer, the unsuspecting consumer..And who gets the benefits? The benefits are only for the corporations, for the money makers.
-Cesar Chavez (American Activist and Labor Organizer)-

Concept: The most difficult task of becoming an educated consumer is arguably learning how to obtain valid and reliable information regarding a product. This critical step of balancing the risks with the proposed benefits is one that many American consumers bypass when researching a diet, supplement, or any health product. This is no easy task considering much of the information we receive regarding a product comes from those that have a direct and vested interest in its sale.

Directions: Your job is to choose a single item designed for the American consumer and evaluate the current research/trends on the proposed benefits and risks and to present your findings to the class. Email me your presentation before due date. Groups: Place in order your top three.
Fad Diets Supplements Weight+/Medical Food/Drink_

1.

2.
Chemicals

3.
Drugs
-Mrida -Estrogen Repl. Flu -SSRIs (Prozaz) Painkillers

Consumer Products

-Weightwathcers -NO2 -Hydroxycut -Exercise products -Shape-ups -BPA -Lasik -Gluten Free -Seattle Sutton -Hoodi -Protein Suppl. -Teeth Whiteners -Hair Loss -Aspartame vaccines -Trans Fat -Detox Diets -Fish oil -Creatine -Quitting Smoking -Balance Bracelets-Teflon(PFOA) -Liposuction -Organic or Vegan -Atkins -Airborne -NO2 -Sock Shoes -Shake-Weight -HF Corn Syrup -Lapbands -5 Hour Energy

You could also pick a larger topic (ie. Chiropractic Medicine, Homeopathic Remedies, Pharmaceutical Industry) if you wanted. I. Presentation Outline A. Overview of the Product 3 1. Picture. 2. Cost. B. Provide a Multi-media Clip Regarding the Product 3 2. No more than 3 minutes. If longer use the most informational/interesting 3 minutes. C. Market Demographics 9 1. Target Audience. Who would use it or have a need for the product? 2. Statistics/Research on market need. What is the impact/role in American society? D. Proposed Benefits/How it Works? 8 1. Intended Use . 2. How does it work? E. What Does the Research Say Regarding the Product? 12 1. Cite at least 2 sources per person in your group for each side. (According to) a. Both for and against the safety/effectiveness product (Pro/Con) 2. Incorporate current statistics, research and facts adequately supporting each side. F. Conclusion 1. Your opinion(s) as to the product. 3 a. Each group members (could be different). 2. Discussion Question 2 a. Open ended, interesting, and gets at the heart of the issue. ___/40 Presentation Grading Excellent A. Covers all Material 5 B. Preparation and Organization 5 C. Creative and Interesting 5 Poor 1 1 1 2 2 2 Average 3 3 3 4 4 4

D. Eye Contact and Voice ___/20 Comments: Possible ___/60