Digital safety and evaluating health information
Aligned to NHES 3 — SHAPE America National Standards.
What this lesson teaches
A lot of health information online is wrong or is really an ad in disguise, so it helps to ask who made it and why. Reliable information comes from credible sources, and you can check a claim against more than one trusted site. Staying safe online also means protecting your privacy and thinking before you share.
Worked example
If an influencer promotes a supplement that promises amazing results, ask whether they are being paid to say it, and check the claim against a credible health source before believing it.
Practice questions
- What two questions help you judge online health info?
- Why might an influencer's claim be unreliable?
- Name one way to protect your privacy online.
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Every lesson comes with a video taught in English and Spanish — the same video the QR code in the printed workbook opens.
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Seguridad digital y evaluación de información sobre salud
Mucha información sobre salud en internet es incorrecta o en realidad es publicidad disfrazada, por lo que conviene preguntarte quién la creó y con qué fin. La información confiable proviene de fuentes reconocidas, y puedes verificar un dato consultando más de un sitio de confianza. Mantenerte seguro en línea también implica proteger tu privacidad y pensar antes de compartir.
Ejemplo: Si un influencer promueve un suplemento que promete resultados increíbles, pregúntate si le están pagando por decirlo, y verifica el dato en una fuente de salud confiable antes de creerlo.
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