Which online advice to trust?
Feeling confused by all the nutrition trends circulating online?
1. Look for the “RD” Credentials When your eada nutrition article online, look for the author’ s interviewee’ s credentials. In Canada, the title “RD” or “P. Dt” stand for registered dietitian/professional dietitian and is protected by law. Dietitians are regulated professionals who are committed to “evidenced-based practice.” This means that any recommendation provided by RDs is based on the best available scientific evidence.
2. Ask regulated health professionals Don’t just rely only on online sources. Although dietitians are in the best position to give nutrition advice, doctors or university researchers with additional nutritional science background, and government agencies tend to also be a reliable source.
3. Beware of “nutrition extremism”
When someone recommends that you should completely avoid a food group (like dairy or grains or red meats, etc.) without knowing your medical history, physical activity levels, or your nutrient requirements, then perhaps you should question that information.
Check out some of the links:
• www.healthlinkbc.ca/
• www.eatrightontario.ca/ en/
• www.dietitians.ca/
• French only: extenso.org/