Debunking Fake Nutrition News During COVID-19
Spotting and debunking misinformation about nutrition and COVID-19 is crucial to avoid serious consequences. Claims such as specific foods or practices preventing or curing the virus are not backed by scientific evidence. It's essential to evaluate sources, avoid sharing misleading information, and rely on trusted sources like WHO, CDC, and reputable health agencies for accurate nutrition information.
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Spotting Fake News About Nutrition During the COVID-19 Pandemic Jessica Lehmann, MS, RDN Lecturer, College of Health Solutions
What is fake news about nutrition? Misinformation or disinformation Often shared on social media platforms, texting, emails Unreliable sources Currently, there is NO scientific evidence that a specific food, supplement, beverage, ingredient, or diet will prevent or cure COVID-19. Role of science
Have you seen any of these claims for COVID- 19 prevention or cures? Herbal teas Gargling with warm water mixed with salt and vinegar Avoiding frozen foods such as ice cream Drinking water every 15 minutes Vitamin C supplements Vitamin D supplements Garlic or water with boiled garlic Hot peppers Lemons Turmeric Alkaline foods Ketogenic diet Fasting Alcohol (drinking it or spraying it on your body) Tonic water Cow urine
Potential consequences Deadly Serious illness Delay treatment for symptoms Expensive
Before you click on sharethink: Is it too good to be true? It probably is. Did it make you feel a strong emotion (e.g. fear, shame, vindication)? How reliable is the source? Be skeptical of any claim that eating or drinking a specific food, beverage, supplement or diet can prevent or cure COVID-19. Beware of buzzwords natural , miracle , magic , detox , special , secret , superfoods , breakthrough , game-changer , cleanse , flush , purify , revitalize
Do some detective work WHO Mythbusters CDC Stop the Spread of Rumors FDA Health Fraud Scams Snopes Fact Check International Fact Checking Network Politifact Media Bias Fact Check Ad Fontes Media Bias Rating
Trusted sources of information about nutrition World Health Organization (WHO) Centers for Disease Control (CDC) State health agencies (e.g. Arizona Department of Health) Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics National Institutes of Health National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Know the Science
Dont let nutrition misinformation go viral during the COVID-19 pandemic... THINK THINK before you share!
