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Enhancing health literacy through accessing health information, products, and services: an exercise for children and adolescents.

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Title: Enhancing health literacy through accessing health information, products, and services: an exercise for children and adolescents.
Authors: Brey RA (AUTHOR), Clark SE (AUTHOR), Wantz MS (AUTHOR)
Source: Journal of School Health. Nov2007, Vol. 77 Issue 9, p640-644. 5p.
Subjects: Health education (Secondary), Educational standards, Health education (Middle school), Preventive health services, Curriculum, Health behavior, Adolescent health, Lesson planning, Unit method of teaching
Abstract: The article explores amplifying health literacy by obtaining credible health information. According to the National Health Education Standards, it is important that students demonstrate the ability to access valid health information and services. Health-related Internet sites that provide verification, present author credentials and that provide consistent documentation are proper valid sources. The article provides information for health education instructions that enable them to organize effective lesson plans that can be used for grades 6 through 12.
Database: Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection
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Abstract:The article explores amplifying health literacy by obtaining credible health information. According to the National Health Education Standards, it is important that students demonstrate the ability to access valid health information and services. Health-related Internet sites that provide verification, present author credentials and that provide consistent documentation are proper valid sources. The article provides information for health education instructions that enable them to organize effective lesson plans that can be used for grades 6 through 12.
ISSN:00224391
DOI:10.1111/j.1746-1561.2007.00245.x