Evaluate Health Information and Products

Common Core Standards

9.PCH.2.2Monitor the effects of media and

popular culture on normative beliefs that contradict scientific research on

health.

9.NPA.4 Apply lifelong nutrition and health-

related fitness concepts to enhance the quality of life.

What kind of resources do you have in your community that you can use to get fit?

There is quite a bit of false fitness and nutritional information out there. How do you determine which information is reliable and will be the best for you?

Think about it…

Fitness Resources in Your Community

Resources that may require travel and cost money to joinRecreation - Fitness Centers

YMCA

Gymnastics

Weight Rooms

Biking - Running Clubs

Dance - (Tap, Jazz, Zumba etc.)

Pools

Tennis, Racquetball, Basketball, or Golf Center

Fitness Resources near homeWalking trails

Biking trails

Raking Leaves

Vacuuming

Pushing a lawn mower

Xbox Kinect - Nintendo Wii- Playstation Move

Free weights

Elliptical, Stationary Bike or Tread Mill.

Fitness Resources in your Community

Things to remember when researching fitness equipment:

Read the performance claims carefully

Always read the fine print

Be skeptical of testimonials

Researching Fitness Equipment

To find the right fitness equipment, ask yourself these questions:

Will the equipment help you achieve your desired goal?

Will you continue to use the equipment?

Finding the Right Fitness Equipment

Before you pay out the cash for your fitness equipment:

Shop Around

Find warranty, guarantee and return policy information

Test their customer support

Purchasing Fitness Equipment

Sources:

http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/products/pro10.shtm

Fitness Resources and Purchasing Fitness Equipment