Nutrition Information: Fact or Fiction?

In a recent survey, 40% of American adults reported taking vitamin/ mineral supplements And 14% reported taking at least one herbal supplement. While some supplements can offer positive health benefits, there’s as plenty of that may be thought about dangerous. So where are you able to get correct information?

According to the American Dietetic Association’s Nutrition And You: Trends 2000 survey, only 11% And 1% sought physicians And dietitians respectively as their source for nutrition guidance. In addition to television, newspapers, And magazines, the net has become an overwhelming source for those seeking nutrition information.

The reliability of the information introduced on a website is largely determined by the site’s creators. Who are the authors? What are their credentials? Who do they work for? Have they got anything to gain by “selling” you on their point of view? Always keep in mind that the information introduced on the net is not ruled by ANY regulatory agency And therefore not always reliable.

When inquiring in to a supplement on the net, it is best not to depend on their site for information regarding it. They may be trying to sell their product And may be misinterpreting scientific studies (either intentionally or due to lack of knowledge) or they may not be relying on any type of scientific facts at all. Do some research of your own. Depend on information from known medical/nutritional/scientific organizations or government agencies; such as the American Medical Association, American Diabetes Association, American Heart Association, National Institutes of Health, National Academies of Science, And the U.S. Food And Drug Administration.