Sources of Nutrition Information and Strategies to Evaluate Their Validity (VCE SSCE Health and Human Development): Quizzes
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Which sources are most commonly consulted for nutrition advice according to US research?
Which sources are most commonly consulted for nutrition advice according to US research?
TV, magazines & internet
What are nutritionists NOT qualified to provide?
What are nutritionists NOT qualified to provide?
Medical treatment for health conditions
What additional capability do dietitians have compared to nutritionists?
What additional capability do dietitians have compared to nutritionists?
Provide dietary treatments for conditions
What is typically true about TV reporters presenting nutrition information?
What is typically true about TV reporters presenting nutrition information?
They are not qualified nutrition pros
What is a testimonial?
What is a testimonial?
Personal endorsement, often paid for
What do IARC groupings describe about carcinogenic substances?
What do IARC groupings describe about carcinogenic substances?
Amount of evidence, not risk level
What is a critical distinction about smoking compared to processed meat consumption?
What is a critical distinction about smoking compared to processed meat consumption?
There is no safe level of smoking
In the R.E.A.L. strategy, which URL type should be viewed more critically?
In the R.E.A.L. strategy, which URL type should be viewed more critically?
.com sites (commercial)
Which is a warning sign of unreliable nutrition information?
Which is a warning sign of unreliable nutrition information?
Weight loss without diet or activity
When evaluating magazine nutrition articles, what should you check about the study?
When evaluating magazine nutrition articles, what should you check about the study?
How large the study population was