In this written project, you will have an opportunity to apply what you have learned about
distinguishing between evidence-based and false nutrition information, in a social-media setting.
Every day, we encounter social media “influencers” claiming information that may or may not be true. With what you have learned in this course so far, you will identify/red flag a valid/invalid nutrition claim on your favorite online platform.
Follow these simple instructions:
1. Watch the written project lecture video.
a. It is key that you watch this video so you can easily distinguish reliable vs.
fallacious nutrition information on the Internet.
2. Find a video, social media post, or blog with nutrition claims or nutrition portrayal.
a. Ex: A person selling X supplement, has no credentials, is a gym “rat”; A nutrition lecturer giving advice on good sources of Calcium & Vitamin D for strong bones).
3. In a 2-page, reflective journal style paper, include the following information:
a. Paragraph 1: Describe the media content: please answer all questions.
i. In what platform did you find this content?
1. Make sure to share the link or a screenshot of the post in the bottom of your paper as well as on the Written-Project Discussion Board.
ii. What is the main point/message being relayed by this post?
iii. How is the information relayed? Is it informational? promotional?
persuasive? unbiased? monetized? dramatic?
iv. Who is sharing the information? Does the presenter/blogger/speaker have any credentials?
v. What makes the content attractive/not attractive in this post?
vi. Share any other important information to describe the content.
