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Fraud and Nutrition Misinformation

Find resources and information for spotting suspicious health claims and links for checking out food and nutrition myths and misinformation. Includes resources specific to weight loss diets and products.

-- Nutrition Information on the Internet --

Evaluating Internet Health Information

NIH. National Library of Medicine.

A tutorial for learning how to evaluate health information found on the internet.

National Council Against Health Fraud

National Council Against Health Fraud.

Private nonprofit, voluntary health agency that focuses upon health misinformation, fraud, and quackery as public health problems.

Quackwatch

Quackwatch.

Nonprofit corporation whose purpose is to combat health-related frauds, myths, fads, and fallacies.

Consumer Protection: Health and Fitness

Federal Trade Commission.

Offers information to help consumers recognize fraudulent claims or ads about products and services related to health and fitness.

-- Weight Loss Diets and Products --

Weight Loss Products, Programs, and Diets

Colorado State University Cooperative Extension.

Offers analysis of weight loss products and plans; examples of ineffective products are given.