Understanding and Promoting Health Literacy

Gabe Scoggins November 28, 2016

Health Literacy What does it mean to be Health Literate? Coach Jeremy Pate

Health Literacy describes an individual’s capacity to obtain, interpret, and understand basic health information and services and use such information and services in ways that promote his or her health and wellness. ( Health Book). Everyone should strive to be health literate. If you don’t want to be health literate you should change your ways and try to be health literate. Some people are health literate and some are not. The people that are health literate, are usually healthy and well mannered. They are usually critical thinkers and problem solvers. They are able to evaluate information from sources before making a decision. They can also make responsible decisions. They are responsible and productive citizens. They act in ways to promote the health of their community, nation, and even the world. They make responsible, safe, healthful, legal, and responsible decisions. They are usually respectful to their family and the

You have to know the information needed to use in their daily lives. They also need to know this information so they can share it to other people. If are not health literate and you want to become health literate you need to visit your local doctor and ask him want you should do to become healthy and how to bring up your wellness. You can also visit your local dietitian or your local nutritionist and try to get some tips on becoming health literate. If you know a regular person or family member who is health literate you should ask them how they become health