RCAMES

Roman Catholic Archbishop of Manila Educational System

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEETS in HEALTH- Grade
10 QUARTER: FIRST
WORKSHEET 1

Name: No. of Days:

Grade & Section: Teacher:

I. MELC: Explains the guidelines and criteria in the selection and evaluation of health
information, products and services
II. LEARNING CONTENT: HEALTH INFORMATION and PROVIDERS
III. KEY CONCEPTS:

Consumer Health (Three Components)

Decision-making is an important skill that

you must learn in order to live a healthy and
normal life. 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.
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The Three (3) Components of Consumer Health

a. Health Information
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.
b. Health Products
Health products are items that we consume to improve our well-being, like medicine, food,
clothes, furniture, electronics, etc.
c. Health Services
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.
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 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.

When evaluating health information and products, you must check for:
1. Credibility - tells about the source and recency of the information
2. Content - tells about the accuracy, disclaimer, and completeness of information
3. Disclosure - tells about the purpose and caveat of the information
4. Interactivity - tells about the feedback mechanism and means of information exchange
between the source and the consumer

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:

The three types of healthcare providers are:

a. 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.
b. Healthcare Facilities
Healthcare facilities are places or institutions that offer healthcare services. There are different
types of healthcare facilities (Meeks, et al., 2011).
 Hospital It is an institution where people undergo medical diagnosis, care and treatment.
Types: private, voluntary, government, and teaching.
 Walk-In Surgery Center It is a facility that offers surgery without the patient being admitted in
the hospital.
 Health Center The services in a health center cater to a specific population with various
health needs.
 Extended Healthcare Facility A facility that provides treatment, nursing care, and
residential services to patients, often the elderly.
c. Healthcare 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).

Note: For deeper discussion, refer to the power point presentation uploaded in the MS Teams.

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B. ACTIVITY

Activity 1: Stop or Go
Directions: Read the health information below. Put an X on the GO column if it is scientifically true and
proven and put an X on the STOP column if it is not.

HEALTH INFORMATIONS
GO STO

Warts are contagious.

Chocolates cause acne and pimples.
Cracking your knuckles causes arthritis.
Healthy people who eat a balanced diet do not need
supplements.
Sleeping with wet hair causes mental disorders.
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.
Putting toothpaste on burns causes irritation.
Sleep need varies depending on the individual.

Think About It!

Answer the following the questions:
1. Why are there misleading health information? Who do you think spreads them?

2. What are other examples of myths (superstitions) and/or misconceptions about health that
you hear in your community? List down 3 examples.

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Activity 2: Essential Shopping List
Directions: List five examples of health products that your family bought and consumed during the Covid-
19 lockdown. Write your answers using the chart below.

Health Products

How do these products affect the overall well-being of your family to fight against Covid-19? Write
your answer inside the scroll.

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Activity 3: Doctor Who?
Directions: Using the chart below, match the type of physician and the area of specialization.

Cardiologist Dermatologist Gastroenterologist

Geriatrician Gynecologist Neurologist
Orthopedist Ophthalmologist Pediatrician
Pulmonologist Urologist

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C. ASSESSMENT

Activity 4: Believe it or NOT!

Directions: Let us test your skill in identifying sound health information. Complete the table below by
writing three (3) reliable and two (2) unreliable data of the following components of consumer
health. In this way you can help yourself and your family in making wise decisions to live a healthy

Information
Products Services

and normal life.

D. SYNTHESIS / REFLECTION

Activity 5: What Would I

Do?
Directions: Read and understand the following situations then decide on the most appropriate thing to
do. Justify your answer.

1. You are teased by your classmates because you have a very dark skin. They told you that
white is the ideal skin color. What would you do?

2. While watching a show on the television, you saw your favorite artist endorsing a beauty
product. He/she urges all his/her fans to use this product. Will you buy the product? Why?

E. RUBRICS / SCORING GUIDE

Your output in the assessment will be graded based on the following standards:

Criteria Description Points

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 Content The answer is complete and well explained. 7
Submission The output was submitted on time. 3
Total 10

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 RCAMES
Roman Catholic Archbishop of Manila Educational System
LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEETS in HEALTH- Grade
10 QUARTER: FIRST
WORKSHEET 2

Name: No. of Days:

Grade & Section: Teacher:

I. MELC: Selects health professionals, specialists and health care services wisely
II. LEARNING CONTENT: QUACKERIES and ALTERNATIVE HEALTH CARE MODALITIES
III. KEY CONCEPTS

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
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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.
The three (3) forms of quackery are:
a. Medical quackery
b. Nutrition quackery
c. Device quackery

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.

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The four major domains of complementary and alternative medicines are:
a. Biology-based practices
b. Energy medicine

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 c. Manipulative and body-based practices
d. Mind-body medicine

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)

MEDICINAL VALUES
HERBS
1. Akapulko For non-insulin dependent diabetic patients
2. Ampalaya For ringworm and other skin (fungal) infections
3. Bawang For blood pressure control
4. Bayabas For use as antiseptic to disinfect wounds.
For mouthwash or tooth decay and gum infection
5. Lagundi For cough and asthma
6. Niyog-niyogan For intestinal worms, particularly ascaris and trichina
7. Sambong For urinary stones
8. Tsaang-gubat For mouthwash
9. Pansit-pansitan For arthritis and gout
10. Yerba Buena For relief from body aches and pains

Other Examples of Alternative Medicine

a. Acupuncture
b. Ventosa
c. Reflexology
d. Acupressure
e. Nutrition Therapy
Note: For detailed discussion, please refer to the power point presentation uploaded in MS
Teams.

B. ACTIVITY
Activity 1: Quack Quack
Directions: Analyze the pictures below and identify what type of quackery they represent. Write your
answer on the space provided.
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 Photo taken from

Activity 2:
Directions: Answer the question in 3-5 sentences.
Why are health professionals, whether those that offer traditional, alternative, or
complementary, prefer not to work in rural areas of the country?

C. ASSESSMENT
Activity 2: Bad
Quack
Directions: List down at least three (3) possible dangers of quackery to a person’s physical and
emotional well
-being.
Physical Emotional

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D. SYNTHESIS / REFLECTION

Activity 3: E-Poster
Directions: Design a digital poster that conveys your message about the importance of safety in using
and patronizing health products and services. The poster must contain a slogan but must not have any
obscene or double-meaning in the illustrations or words. Upload your output in the Health MS
Team folder of your section.

E.RUBRICS / SCORING GUIDE

The digital poster activity will be graded based on the following standards:

Criteria Description Points

Creativity The digital poster shows the right combination of 7
the elements of arts and principles of design.
Meaning The message of the digital poster is deep and well- 5
thought.
Submission The output was submitted on time. 3
Total 15

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 RCAMES
Roman Catholic Archbishop of Manila Educational System
LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEETS in HEALTH- Grade
10 QUARTER: FIRST
WORKSHEET 3

Name: No. of Days:

Grade & Section: Teacher:

I. MELC: Explains the importance of consumer laws to protect public health

II. LEARNING CONTENT: CONSUMER WELFARE and PROTECTION
III. KEY CONCEPTS:

The government 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 are 8 basic rights of a consumer
according to the act (Galvez Tan, et al., 2009).

The Eight (8) Basic Consumer Rights:

1. Right to basic needs
2. Right to safety
3. Right to information
4. Right to choose
5. Right to representation
6. Right to Redressal
7. Right to education
8. Right to health environment

The government plays an important role in consumer protection. Aside from the Consumer Act of
2009, there are also other international and national consumer advocacy groups that advocate for our
health. 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:

1. Federal Trade Commission

2. Department of Trade and Industry Philippines. (Consumer Education)
3. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
4. Consumer Product Safety Commission
5. Food and Drug Administration of the Philippines
6. Securities and Exchange Commission

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7. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
8. Department of Health

Note: For further discussions, please refer to the PowerPoint Presentation uploaded in the MS
Teams.

IV. ACTIVITY

Activity 1. Ipaglaban Mo!

Directions: During the lockdowns caused by the CoVID-19 pandemic, most people became very active
in the online selling industry. Unfortunately, some products we purchased online did not meet our
expectations. What consumer law can be applied in each scenario? Use the chart below to write
your answers.

Joy bought a foot

Judel bought a new massager online
via Shopee Sandra bought a new
Sony Play Sation 6. hairdryer which
After 6 months it Unfortunately, it
keeps on shutting stopped functioning
stopped working. after a week. The
Can he return the down after being
used for 5-10 seller asked her to
item and ask for a return the item. Is the
refund? minutes. Can she
ask for a seller right?
replacement?

Your neighbor sold

to you their You went to a fast food
pressure water, drive thru to buy fries and
which you later a burger. When you got
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found out is not home and started eating,
working. Are you you saw strands of hair on
protected by the the burger. Can you sue
law? the fastfood?
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 Activity 2: Let’s Solve the Problem
Directions: Read and analyze each situation carefully. Write your best answers on the space
provided.

If something you bought from a shop is faulty

 What went wrong?

 Whose fault was it?

 Did the issue get resolved?
 To whom do you have to seek help? and Why?

The pharmacist mistakenly handed you a medicine intended for another customer unintentionally.

 What went wrong?

 Whose fault was it?
 Did the issue get resolved?
 To whom do you have to seek help? and Why?

B. ASSESSMENT

Activity 3: Agree or Disagree

Directions: The following statements are short descriptions of the national and international agencies for
consumer protection. Write AGREE if the description of the underlined words/phrase is correct and
Disagree if not, then change the underlined word/s to make it correct.

1. The Department of Trade and Industry Philippines implements laws to protect consumers,
consumer education, and formation of consumer groups.
2. The Food and Drug Administration is responsible for safeguarding public health & safety. Protecting
the public health through the enforcement of its standards.
3. The Department of Health is the executive department of the Government of the Philippines
responsible for ensuring access to basic public health services by all Filipinos through the provision
of quality health care and the regulation of all health services and products.
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 4. The Securities and Exchange Commission is the agency of the Government of the Philippines
responsible for regulating the securities industry in the Philippines.
5. The CFPB is responsible for keeping people safe on America’s roadways.

D. SYNTHESIS / REFLECTION

Activity 4: Slogan Making

Directions: Giving emphasis on your role, make a slogan that would represent your perspective on
the importance of consumer protection. Use the figure below as your canvass.

E. RUBRICS / SCORING GUIDE

Rubrics for the Slogan

Criteria Description Points
Creativity The slogan is appealing and well crafted. 4
Meaning The message of the slogan is well-thought. 4
Submission The output was submitted on time. 2
Total 10

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