NHM 101 1st Edition Lecture 3 Outline of Last Lecture I. Energy and Nutrients Outline of Current Lecture II. Review of six major nutrients III. Nutrition informationIV. Health info in the mediaV. Best sources of nutrition infoVI. Registered dietitians VII. Determining whether a source is reliableCurrent LectureSix major nutrients:- Carbohydrates, Macronutrient- Proteins, Macronutrient- Lipids (fats), Macronutrient- Vitamins, Micronutrient- Minerals, Micronutrient - Water Nutrition information:How do we get our health information?- 2 out of 3 adults use the internet to look up health information.o Health related topics are the most common topic searched- Friends or colleagues- Health information in the mediaHealth information in the media:- Consumers get a lot of information on the web, newspaper, magazines, etc,- Media outlets often times tell only part of the storyo Commonly report on one research study which is only one piece of the studyo Consumers end up confused and see many contradictionsThese notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.Best source of nutrition information:- Qualified nutrition professionalso Registered dietitianso Some physicians - Research studieso Double-blind, randomized, control trial is the gold standard o www.pubmed.como Don’t take what just one study says. Look at multiple studies or find a review article.Registered Dietitian (RD):- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college university- 1200 hour internship- Must pass the national registered dietitian exam- Maintain continuing education credits every 3-5 years- Most states also require licensure Determine whether a source is reliable:- Who is providing the information?- Where is the information coming from?o On the internet look for .org, .gov, or .edu websites- Why are they providing this information?o Does the person sell/promote the product(s)?- What is the message? Does it contradict other sources? - Does the message tell you to eliminate entire groups of food?RED FLAGS:- The diet or product claims to be “natural”- Quick and easy fixeso If it sounds too good to be true it probably is- One product or food does it all- Lack of scientific proof- Lack of qualified professional providing the
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