Reading Between the Headlines: Evaluating Nutrition Science in the Media

When evaluating nutrition science in the media, it’s important to look beyond the headlines by considering key details that may have been missed by reporters when they are creating an eye-catching media pitch. Use the checklist of questions to carefully evaluate key pieces of information often missed in media reports including the population studied, methods used, and results reported. This critical approach helps identify gaps and oversimplifications often seen in media reports.