243: Mis- and Disinformation in Nutrition: Science, Ethics & Critical Thinking – Dr. Cami Ryan & Connie Diekman

<p class="pf0"><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">A new paper published in the Journal of Nutrition addresses mis- and disinformation in food science and nutrition and how this impacts practitioners and the public. The introduction and expansion of social media has created opportunities for credible health professionals but also challenges in that self-proclaimed experts use this platform to get attention, grow their brands and ultimately, spread mis- and disinformation.</span></p> <p><span style= "font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">This episode sheds light on the attention economy, where stories, regardless of accuracy, vie for scarce online attention and discusses the importance of learned critical thinking, encouraging listeners to question information, overcome personal biases, and prioritize relationships during challenging conversations. The role of registered dietitians as trusted sources of nutrition information is emphasized and listeners are urged to seek clarity from professionals when encountering contradictory claims. The dynamic nature of science is highlighted, urging openness to new knowledge and questioning of outdated beliefs. Overall, the episode equips listeners with valuable tools to discern credible nutrition information amidst the sea of misinformation and disinformation.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "margin-bottom: 10.5pt; background: white;"><span style= "font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #0f1111;">Tune into this episode with Dr. Cami Ryan and Dietitian Connie Diekman to learn about:</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "margin-left: 49.5pt; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; background: white;"> <!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style= "font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; color: #0f1111;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">      </span></span></span> <!--[endif]--><span sty