(Optional) Evaluate sources of wellness information.

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?