Food and Nutrition Misinformation

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Nutrition Misinformation

Information that contradicts the scientific consensus regarding nutrition and health.

Fad Diets

Unusual diets that promote short-term weight loss without scientific support.

Health Fraud

Health products promoted as effective against diseases without scientific evidence of safety and efficacy.

Misdirected Health Claims

Misleading claims that suggest a food is healthier than it is.

Epistemic Consensus

Agreement among experts in the scientific community on certain knowledge.

Pew Research Study (2013)

A study showing that 72% of US adults sought health information from the Internet.

Authorized Health Claims

Claims reviewed by the FDA that show a significant scientific agreement about their health benefits.

Qualified Health Claims

Claims supported by some scientific evidence but do not meet the standard of significant scientific agreement.

Nutrient Content Claims

Claims that describe the amount of a nutrient in a food.

Structure/Function Claims

Claims that describe the role of a nutrient or ingredient in the human body.

Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (1994)

An act that defined dietary supplements and allowed for a variety of products to be marketed as supplements.

Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)

Treatments and therapies that are not part of conventional medicine.

Red Flags of Misinformation

Indicators that suggest health claims may be misleading or inaccurate.

Soluble Fiber

Fiber that can be absorbed and has effects on blood sugar; useful in diets.

Insoluble Fiber

Fiber that cannot be absorbed and does not affect blood sugar.

Ergogenic Aids

Substances used to enhance athletic performance, such as protein supplements.