What about the nutrition and health headlines we see in the newspapers, hear on television, or read on the Internet daily? Nutrition stories make good headlines. And with good reason, because what we eat and drink is something that affects everyone of us. While it can sometimes be difficult to demystify the jargon and try to identify what, if any, changes we need to make to improve our health and well being, there are ways to help identify whether the information is science-based and relevant to you. While family, friends and books are all important, the main sources of information on nutrition today are the media and the Internet. A lot of good information based on sound science is available. However, sometimes information on diet and food safety can be oversimplified, lack context or even be downright inaccurate. So how can you tell one from the other? People tend to believe what they hear repeatedly. Even when it has no basis in fact, a claim can seem credible if heard often enough. There is no scientific evidence to support this claim! Writers and journalists need to simplify information so that it can be delivered in the context of a story ...
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