Recently,Trevor Received an E-Mail Forwarded to Him by a Friend

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Essay

Recently,Trevor received an e-mail forwarded to him by a friend.The e-mail warns all recipients of the dangers of an FDA approved artificial sweetener,which,according to the original author,is responsible for several types of cancer,mental illness,and several other serious ailments.The author uses several anecdotal stories as the basis for her assertions.Curious,Trevor does a search on the Internet for the author but cannot find any information about her.
a)What do you think of unsolicited e-mail as a source of nutrition advice?
b)How likely is it this one FDA approved product causes several different diseases?
c)What else makes you wonder about the validity of the information?
d)How might you use the Internet to get more information about the artificial sweetener in question?
e)How can you tell if nutrition information in a letter,in an article,or on television is accurate?

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Definitions:

APA

The American Psychological Association, a professional organization representing psychology in the United States, known for its publication standards.

Disorders' Future Course

Predicted progression or development of medical or psychological disorders over time.

Descriptions

The act of giving a detailed account or explanation of something.

Suggest Appropriate Treatment

The recommendation of a suitable course of action or therapy for a health condition or disorder, based on symptoms and diagnosis.