PHED-1006EL Lecture Notes - Lecture 24: Quackery, Weight Loss
12 Jun 2018
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December 4,2017
concept 24-
evaluating fitness and wellness products-becoming an inormed consumer
let the buyer beware is a good motto for consumers seeking advice or planning a program for
developing or maintaining health,wellness or fitness
quackery and fraud
•quack-pretender of medical skillor knowledge (often believe what they promote
•quackery-“anything involving over promotion in the field of health
ofalse
ounproven
odangerous
•fraud-intentional perversion of truth for gain
odeceptive advertising,promotion or distribution of products/services for monetary gain
omay be difficult to detect
clues to quackery/fraud\
•use of testimonials and ancedotes
•typically have soething to sell
•false claims
•promise quick results and life change
•everyone can benefit or use it
•claims approved by FDA
ofederal law dos not allow the mention of fda that suggest marketing approval
•Misquote or manipulation of scientific journal articles
Suseptability to fraud or quackery
1.concern about appearance, health or performance, external motivation
2. lack of knowledge or helth literacy
3.desire for immediate/quick results
being an informed consumer
•Read ads carefully, small print
•Look for several supporting credible research studies before making a decision
•Look what you know about the science of physical activity and health
•Expert characteristics
oExtended education in appropriate field
oMember to associations and certifications
oSoe experts require licence
•How o determine
oSource of education,nature of degree and certification
oProfessional associations or licencing
oCredentials
Internet informstion
•Consult at least two or more sorces
•Look for information from non-profit agencies or public health agengies if possible
Physical activity
•No effortless way to get pa benefits
•Passive exercises do not provide quick fitness or weight loss
•Weight loss industry=40 billion/year
Health clubs
•Qualified staff? Professional?
•Well maintained equitment?
•Cleanliness?
•Contracts/memberships?
•Education of trainers
Concept 24
Monday, December 4, 2017
11:33 AM
