Validity of nutritional information

Validity refers to ....

• the extent to which a source is factually accurate

• the extent to which a source is made up

• inaccuracies in information

• a cited source from YouTube

Accurate and reliable sources of nutrition information help people make healthier food choices and achieve adequate nutrient intake.

• true

• false

Examples of healthcare professionals that you can go to for valid nutritional advice are:

• Dietitians

• GPs

• Nutritionists

• All are valid sources of nutritional information

Sources of nutritional information is/are:

• nutritional information label

• Digital apps

• all are correct

• Health Star Rating

Identify the source of nutrition information that is likely to provide the most reliable information

• dietitian

• newspaper

• television

• internet

Which of the following is NOT an example used as part of the R.E.A.L. strategy to validate online nutrition sources?

• Read the URL.

• Examine the site’s content.

• Ask questions about the author.

• Look at the company that produced the document.

Which is not a key question

to ask to determine a nutritional source's validity

• How much does it cost to buy the advertised product?

• When was the nutrition information last updated?

• Is the nutrition information realistic?

• How is the nutrition information supported?

   

• When was the nutrition information last updated?

What/who is most qualified to provide you with individualised dietary advice?

• an Instagrammer

• Online .com websites.

• Healthcare professionals.

• a TikTok fad

By verifying the credentials of the author, publisher, and organisation that provided the nutrition information, this can ensure that the source is accurate and reliable. Which option is likely to be most vaid?

• A channel 7 news report

• A Tiktok by Charli D'Amelio

• A nutrition information pamphlet which was written by Nutrition Australia

• A blog post by a social media influencer

For an internet site, we should read the URL.

Which web pages usually contain more valid nutritional advice, those ending in

• .com,

  (a commercial page)  

• org, .edu or .gov