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.

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