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WorksheetsValidity of nutritional information
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
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
