Title: Evaluate sources of wellness information.
Course: Life Planning (19257-36) > Section: Examining Components of Individual and Family Wellness

Evaluation should include

- a listing of sources of wellness information
- criteria for evaluating the reliability of each source
- guidelines from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the medical profession.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- How reliable are the popular media (e.g., radio, television, social media) as sources of wellness information?
- Who sponsors many of the wellness information sites on the Internet?
- What effect does sponsorship have on the reliability and objectivity of information?

Communication

- What criteria can be used to evaluate the accuracy of information? To evaluate the scientific validity of information?
- What communication skills are needed to differentiate between valid and invalid sources of information?
- What are some common sources of wellness misinformation?

Leadership

- What leadership skills are helpful in determining the reliability of sources of wellness information?
- How can leadership strategies help persuade others to assess wellness information before accepting their advice?

Management

- What questions can help clarify the reliability of sources of wellness information?
- What skills are needed to evaluate the accuracy and adequacy of wellness information?