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Wendy Bader NTR 300 4/29/11. The Nutrition Myth Buster website. The Nutrition Myth Buster website Home Page. Heading grabs attention Introduces website Tell readers what to expect Interesting photos Links to relevant content.
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Wendy Bader NTR 300 4/29/11 The Nutrition Myth Buster website
The Nutrition Myth Buster websiteHome Page • Heading grabs attention • Introduces website • Tell readers what to expect • Interesting photos • Links to relevant content
The Nutrition Myth Buster websiteContent: How to Spot Credible Nutrition Websites • Clear and concise • User-friendly language • Audience: Consumers or Health Writers • Ties into content on the other pages • Eye-catching photos/graphics
Survey: Most Popular Sources of Food and Nutrition Information • Survey taken by American Dietetic Association and published October 2008 • Did not find more recent data on ADA website, but the Internet percentage has probably increased while print material percentages have continued to decrease
Survey: Most Credible Sources of Food and Nutrition Information • Survey taken by American Dietetic Association and published October 2008 • The most popular sources were considered the least credible • Newspaper credibility not mentioned in the report
Understanding theNutrition Facts Label • Key things to note: • Serving Size • % Daily Value • Based on a 2,000 calorie diet • Specific nutrient goals • See FDA.gov for more information
Understanding theNutrition Facts Label • Limit these nutrients • Fats • Cholesterol • Sodium • Sugars • Get enough of these • Protein • Vitamin A • Vitamin C • Calcium • Iron • See FDA.gov for more information