Abstract
Much false and misleading information is being continually disseminated across many areas of nutrition. This chapter presents some illustrative examples of the problem. The examples include a TV show by Dr. Oz, unscientific weight-loss treatments, diet and exercise programs that are based on a person’s blood group, and the prevention and treatment of disease based on detoxification. There are many training programs that claim to provide training in nutrition but lack scientific credibility. This chapter also examines the problems created when food companies exert improper influence over scientific research and the closely related problem of conflict of interest in research.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Nutrition and Health (United Kingdom) |
| Pages | 447-452 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2022 |
Publication series
| Name | Nutrition and Health (United Kingdom) |
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| Volume | Part F3940 |
| ISSN (Print) | 2628-197X |
| ISSN (Electronic) | 2628-1961 |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
Keywords
- Blood groups
- Conflict of interest
- Detoxification
- Dr. Oz
- False information
- Misleading information
- Nutritionist training program
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