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Basic Tools to Scientifically Evaluate Diet Trends
COM HLT 704
Students gain the ability to critically evaluate any nutrition trend, identify credible sources of information and assess the soundness of evidence and make corresponding practical recommendations.
Summer
What you can learn.
- Discover how to find scientific literature
- Learn how to read scientific literature
- Learn how to interpret scientific literature
- Recognize what to look for if planning on using scientific literature as the basis for implementing or recommending a diet/supplement
About this course:
The health and fitness industry is rife with misinformation and ever-changing trends. This one-hour crash course empowers students to critically evaluate nutrition trends and make informed decisions. Participants will learn to identify credible sources of information, assess the validity of evidence, and translate scientific findings into practical recommendations. The course includes a step-by-step guide on how to find, read, and interpret scientific literature.Contact Us
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