Spotting False Nutrition Information on the Internet
Nutrition information is easy to find online, but not all of it is accurate or trustworthy. Learning to recognize common warning signs can help you identify misleading or false claims about nutrition and make informed decisions about your health.
Learn to spot misleading nutrition information online with these simple tips.
- Spotting False Nutrition Information on the Internet | English
- Spotting False Nutrition Information on the Internet | Spanish
This HealNV fact sheet highlights three warning signs that nutrition information found online may be misleading: promises of quick or dramatic results, reliance on personal stories rather than scientific evidence, and promotions of specific products or brands by people presenting themselves as health professionals.
It also encourages seeking evidence-based nutrition information and consulting a health care provider or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) when in doubt.
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