5.02V Junk Science and Our Food U Junk Science

Guidelines for selecting food U Junk Science

Diet Webster says: 1. Diet is the food and drink regularly provided or consumed 2. Diet is the kind and amount of food prescribed for a special reason U Junk Science

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provides timely and objective food and nutrition information for consumers, and health professionals U Junk Science

Red Flags for Junk Science 1. Recommendations that promise a quick fix 2. Dire warnings of danger from a single product or regiment 3. Claims that sound too good to be true U Junk Science

7 Red Flags for Junk Science 4. Simplistic conclusions drawn from a complex study 5. Recommendations based on a single study 6. Dramatic statements that are refuted by reputable scientific organizations 5.02U Junk Science

Red Flags for Junk Science 7. Lists of “good” and “bad” foods 8. Recommendations made to help sell a product 9. Recommendations based on studies published without peer review 10. Recommendations from studies that ignore differences among individuals or groups U Junk Science

Use media to find: Food supplement and diet advertisements Determine if the claims raise a red flag Make a copy of the ad What statements raise a red flag for you? Why would you disregard the claim? U Junk Science