How to Identify Credible Nutrition Resources and Sound Scientific Research.
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How to Identify Credible How to Identify Credible Nutrition Resources and Sound Nutrition Resources and Sound
Scientific ResearchScientific Research
Fact or Fiction?Fact or Fiction?
Health Magazines are credible sources of nutrition information.
Nutritionists are licensed professionals capable of giving sound nutrition advice.
An author who makes a statement about nutrition in a published book has a legal obligation to tell the truth.
Credible Nutrition SourcesCredible Nutrition Sources
People qualified to give nutrition advice:Registered Dieticians (R.D., L.D.)PhD. In Food Science, BiochemistryPhysician (especially one specializing in
gastroenterology)Dietetic Technician, Registered. (limited
scope. No MNT)
Other SourcesOther Sources
Print or digital sources of nutrition are credible if: The information is provided by qualified
professionals The information originates from a reputable
institution such as a hospital, university, or professional society.
The information source does not have a conflict of interest. Profit from the information, helping an ally, or hindering a rival.
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Quackery or Health FraudQuackery or Health Fraud
Promotion of a product or service that is fraudulent or misrepresents its beneficial or curative potential. Potentially harmful. Includes acts of commission, omission and complete innocence.
How to identify a QuackHow to identify a Quack
Money up front Free trial Panacea No reliable scientific source One source Testimonials Too good to be true www.quackwatch.org
Sound Scientific ResearchSound Scientific Research
Types of ResearchEpidemiological. Whole populationsCase. One individualIntervention. Group with controlLaboratory. Animals. Very controlled
Scientific ProcessScientific Process
Observe Establish a hypothesis Define unit of analysis and variables Design experiment
Controls, randomization, sample size, blinded, double blinded, crossover.
Analysis of data. Correlation vs. causation.
Reject or accept hypothesis
Replication Funding
Reliable Nutrition WebsitesReliable Nutrition Websites
www.eatright.orgwww.stoplablinglies.comwww.cspinet.orgwww.nal.usa.gov/fnicwww.healthierus.gov/dietary
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