Public Health
Is this event right for you?
You might enjoy this event if you:
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Like educating others about health issues.
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Enjoy working on a team and brainstorming creative ideas.
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Are interested in public speaking, video production, or advocacy.
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Want to make a real impact in your community through outreach.
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Are passionate about nutrition, health promotion, or prevention.
Event Details
Detail
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Emergency Prepareness Event
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Team Event (2-6 competitors)​
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Pre-judged video trailer (3 minutes)- Digital Upload
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Full community presentation (max 9 minutes)​
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Video: 3 minutes
Presentation: 9 minutes
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Highest scoring sections on the Round 2 rating sheet (in descending order of point value)
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​Creativity, accuracy of content, engagement, teamwork, advocacy skills, and community impact
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FORMAT​​​​​
​ROUND 1​​​
TIME LIMIT​
TIE BREAKER​
​ROUND 2
FOCUS AREAS
Topics on the Test
For 2025–2026, the assigned topic is:
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Food Wars: Battling Big Soda and Ultra-Processed Food
Teams will focus on:
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Defining ultra-processed foods (soda, chips, frozen meals, candy, packaged snacks).
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Health risks: obesity, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, poor nutrition.
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Industry influence: how Big Soda and food companies affect consumer choices.
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Advocacy: motivating healthier lifestyle decisions in the community.
Study Materials & Practice
Key Official References:
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Cleveland Clinic – Ultra-Processed Foods Overview
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National Library of Medicine (PMC) – Ultra-Processed Foods & Health Outcomes
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Prevention – Study on Ultra-Processed Foods & Early Death
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MedicineNet – Health Problems from Sugary Drinks
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U.S. Public Health Service
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American Public Health Association
Event Day Checklist:
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Photo ID for both rounds
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Video trailer uploaded to HOSA system by May 15
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Laptop/tablet/phone to show video during Display Time
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Presentation supplies: posters, props, music, costumes, slides (battery-powered only)
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Index cards/electronic notes (optional)
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Professional dress, HOSA uniform, or themed costumes (Round 2)
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All teammates ready to present and answer about their community project
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Know the General Rules & Regulations
Tips from Previous Competitors
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