Simone Is Looking for Scientifically-Supported Information on Nutrition, and Performs

question 95

Multiple Choice

Simone is looking for scientifically-supported information on nutrition, and performs an Internet search. Which criteria suggests that the site features unreliable information?

• A) The site states: "This website is authored and maintained by John Fawkes, M.D., a practicing physician who teaches at John Hopkins University School of Medicine."
• B) The latest post on the "recent news" page is dated the day before.
• C) The site describes both potential risks and benefits when describing nutritional practices or products.
• D) The sources of statistics and study findings discussed are unavailable on the site.
• E) The summary information is presented in an objective manner.

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Definitions:

Pharynx

A muscular tube that serves as a pathway for both air (to the larynx) and food (to the esophagus), playing a role in the respiratory and digestive systems.

Oropharynx

The part of the throat at the back of the mouth behind the oral cavity, including the tonsils.

Laryngopharynx

The lower part of the pharynx just below the oral and nasal cavities, serving as a pathway for food from the mouth and air from the nose.

Nasopharynx

The upper part of the throat located behind the nose, connected to the nasal cavities and the oropharynx.