Creating the Content
IN THIS LESSON
You will learn how to identify accurate nutrition information from credible sources.
When we share nutrition information of any kind, it is important that we are sharing up-to-date and accurate information based on scientific research. This lesson explains where you can find resources to use for your class.
Practice Questions
Test your learning by answering these practice questions. Answers are available by pressing the plus button.
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Information given by an an expert in nutrition who has credentials (RD, RDN, CNS, CCN).
Information given on a .gov website such as cdc.gov
University and education webpages that end in .edu
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Information has not been updated in the past 5-10 years.
Information is given by the general population and/or uses anecdotes (reddit, wikipedia)
Information is given by a nutritionist instead of an RD or RDN.
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This might be a great place to get ideas for the class but you must back up any nutrition claims you find on this source with a more credible source.