You See a New Finding About Nutrition Reported in Your

question 27

Multiple Choice

You see a new finding about nutrition reported in your local newspaper. Based on this information you would:

• A) decide that the information is factual.
• B) contribute it to media sensationalism.
• C) feel confident about changing your diet accordingly.
• D) wait to apply the findings until they have been repeated and confirmed by scientists.

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