"State-of-the-art Nutrition Mania Has Opened A Box Of Quackery"
I recently came across an article that brought a certain topic into perspective. How often do you hear debates over which foods are healthiest or what the best dieting secret is? Probably more frequently than not. With so many false advertisements and uncertainty about health claims, the world of nutrition can be an enigma. Many people look to the Internet as their source for nutritional advising. This can not only give leeway to inaccuracy, but can also leave people susceptible to danger. Without a proper guide, these individuals may fall prey to the faulty data encompassing the web. The article provided tips on how to find accredited information and various contacts. There is an entire group of professionals dedicated to taking calls and answering questions about anything nutrition related. It also states, "In the scramble for nutrition advice, dietitians often are overlooked; yet a registered dietician has graduated from a four-year college, completed a training program accredited by the American Dietetic Association and passed a qualifying exam." which leads me to wonder why more people don't take advantage of this resource.
Sources:
"State-of-the-art Nutrition Mania Has Opened A Box Of Quackery." Chicago Tribune. Chicago Tribune., 01 May 1986. Web. 19 Jan. 2014.
"Nutrition and Well-Being A to Z." Sports Nutrition. Advameg, Inc., 2014. Web. 19 Jan. 2014.
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