With the rise of Avian flu, should consumers take caution when buying eggs? What do dietitians need to know about the safety of animal proteins? And why are egg prices so high?
Scientific curiosity can change the conversation about nutrition, whether from a food, farm, or dietetic perspective. Likewise, scientific illiteracy can leave people susceptible to food bullying. Listen to this latest episode of the Food Bullying podcast and learn about how a new book can help you better communicate science.
In a sea of dis- and misinformation, what’s the most important thing dietitians can do to help consumers? Milton Stokes, Senior Director of Food and Nutrition at the International Food Information Council (IFIC), has some ideas to help RDNs cut through the congestion of information swirling around about food and nutrition. “Sometimes when we provide more…
If you imagine “healthy” meal and a salad the first thing that comes to mind, Dr. Eric Berg wants you to re-think animal-based proteins as part of a healthy diet.
Would consumers be healthier with fewer dollar stores? While the plethora of expanding bargain chains across the country offer fewer nutrient-dense choices than other food retailers, Dr. Sean Cash says some consumers benefit from having dollar stores nearby.
Algorithms. Shortened attention spans. Competition from uncredentialed food influencers. In communicating science, even the best in nutrition may occasionally fall prey to the siren song of sensationalism in an effort to deliver evidence-based information.
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