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Critical Evaluation of Published Nutrition Information

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Purpose
There is a lot of misinformation about nutrition. Oftentimes we receive only half the story. Read thoroughly the Highlight in Chapter 1. In order for nutrition information to be reliable, it must come from a reliable source. This activity will help you assess whether the information you found is accurate and reliable. Is the information valid or just a piece of the pie and one sided? Authors of nutrition information may or may not have the credentials to provide solid nutrition information. This activity will require you to assess the information based on scientific protocol from your textbook. 

Directions

1. Select a nutrition topic of interest to you.
2. Using the Internet or printed media, access a search engine and find an article on your topic. You may use a peer-reviewed journal or find a consumer/professional nutrition information site. The information must be no older than three years. 
3. Read the article and post on the discussion board answers to the following:  
   1. Full citation of the nutrition article (title, author, publisher, date, etc) and a summary of the findings. 
   2. What are the author's credentials?
   3. Is scientific research being presented?  
      • If yes, describe the type of experimental design being used. 
      • If no, where are the findings coming from?
   4. Is this information reliable and valid?