Information And Nutrition (3)

Question 1

Sources of nutrition misinformation

Answer 1

• Quick and easy methods
• single study recommendations in media
• large market for nutritional supplements ($)
• laws on false claims are rarely enforced

Question 2

Nutrition experts

Answer 2

• Registered dietitian (B.Sc., exam)
• nutritionist (member of college of dieticians)

Question 3

Nutrition quackery

Answer 3

• Too good to be true (quick fix)
• testimonials (before/after)
• elimination of whole food groups
• megadoses (supplements needed by all)