Jun 30, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024

HLTH 2700 - Family and Consumer Health


Covers consumer health issues, health quackery, purchasing health products and services, alternative health care, and marketing strategies. Regional practices within the U.S. will be discussed.

Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Students will describe a variety of laws, agencies, and organizations designed to protect health and inform consumers.
  • Students will identify sources of credible health information, services and practices.
  • Students will apply health information to health decision-making processes.
  • Students will develop skills in personal health advocacy.


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