Imagine That You Read a Magazine Article About Nutrition and Are

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Multiple Choice

Imagine that you read a magazine article about nutrition and are not sure if the information is reliable. Which of the following would raise your concern about poor credibility?

• A) The article is written by a PDt.
• B) The article is based on a study published in in the Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research.
• C) The magazine is not peer reviewed.
• D) The scientific paper cited in the article is very recent.

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