Nutrition has become a popular topic of discussion. We hear about it on the radio, on television talk shows, in magazines and books, in advertisements, in the news, online, and in casual conversations. Should we believe everything we hear? Is all nutritional information based on credible research or is it anecdotal? Was what we heard misunderstood, misinterpreted or deliberately misleading? These and other questions we should ask before we can be sure the information is accurate.
When encountering seemingly new nutritional information, it is important to check the background and expertise of the person presenting the information and anyone cited on the topic. Where did they get the information? Is their expertise related to the topic? Is the person qualified to interpret scientific research? Is the information presented in a professional manner?
