Nutrition Issues in the Media

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Nutrition Issues in the Media

  Nutrition studies create news New studies add to time-tested knowledge National Food Service Management Institute The University of Mississippi 3

Nutrition Issues in the Media

  Nutrition news takes many forms.

Sorting the gems from the junk can be confusing.

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Making Sense of Nutrition News

Is a quick fix promised?

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Making Sense of Nutrition News

Are dire warnings given about a food?

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Making Sense of Nutrition News

Do the claims sound too good to be true?

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Making Sense of Nutrition News

Does the report give simple findings from a complex study?

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Making Sense of Nutrition News

Is a single study being used for new advice?

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Making Sense of Nutrition News

Do credible health organizations agree?

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Are good and bad foods listed?

Good!

Bad!

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Making Sense of Nutrition News

Is a product being sold?

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Making Sense of Nutrition News

Do other scientists agree?

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Making Sense of Nutrition News

Are the results reasonable?

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Nutrition Issues in the Media

  Be open to new information.

Think critically.

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Nutrition Issues in the Media

   Internet Be Cautious Check with Other Reliable Sources National Food Service Management Institute The University of Mississippi 17

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  Ways to handle nutrition information What do you think?

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Nutrition Nuggets

Fluid Facts   Water is a critical nutrient Water, Beverages, Fruits, Vegetables, and Other Foods National Food Service Management Institute The University of Mississippi 20

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