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February 2012 Issue

Surprising Nutrition Facts on Foods

No internet misinformation or hype here. EN brings you some surprising nutrition facts from our panel of experts.

These days we’re on nutrition information overload—food and diet news is everywhere, from magazines to talk shows to websites. To find valid nutrition information, look for reputable magazines and websites with articles written by credible nutrition experts, such as registered dietitians, who carry the professional suffix “R.D.” behind their names. Be cautious of consumer websites that have products to sell (websites ending with “.com”); instead use reliable websites, such as government organizations (websites ending with “.gov”), universities (websites ending with “.edu”), and evidence-based health organizations (websites ending with “.org”).

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