Question | Answer |
If something is being sold; that is part of identifying nutrition misinformation. | True |
If a product/service offers a new remedy for problems that are not easily solved is a red flag for identifying nutrition misinformation | True |
Terms such as; miraculous, magical, secret, detoxify, energy restoring, suppressed by organized medicine, immune boosting or studies proved are all examples of word phrases that are red flags to identifying nutrition misinformation | True |
Testimonials, before and after photos and expert endorsements are used to identify nutrition misinformation. | True |
If a money back guarantee is offered for a product; it is a red flag to identifying nutrition misinformation. | True |
Where can you find reliable sources of nutrition information? | Non-profit, professional health organizations; scientific organizations; government publications on diet and health or nutrition; registered dieticians; nutrition text books |
What is an epidemiological study? | To identify conditions that are related to specific health events in humans |
What is a clinical trial? | To test effects of a treatment or intervention on a specific biological event or other measurable outcome. |
What is a double-blind study? | A study in which neither the subjects participating in the research nor the scientists performing the research know which subjects are receiving the treatment and which are getting the placebo. |
What is a meta-analysis? | An analysis of data from multiple studies where the results are based on larger samples than individual studies and are therefore more reliable. |
Where should a person go to report nutritional misinformation? | FTC |
What is the FTC? | Federal Trade Commission |
What is included on the Nutrition Facts Panel? | Caloric Value, nutrient content, ingredients, fat, saturated fat, trans. fat, cholesterol, sodium, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, sugars, vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium and iron. |
What is a registered dietician? | An individual who has acquired the knowledge and skills necessary to pass a national registration examination and participates in continuing professional education. |