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    Nutrition quackery takes advantage of lax regulations surrounding dietary supplements to promote products with questionable scientific bases that often promise cures. They target the elderly, ill, athletes, and those wanting to lose weight. While some alternative medicine has benefits, quackery uses misleading language and unsupported claims to sell supplements for large profits. It is important to carefully evaluate health information by considering its source and whether it is supported by credible research.

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    NUTRITION QUACKERY

    Medical Quackery

     What exactly is quackery?


     “Type of health fraud that promotes
    products and services that have
    questionable and unproven
    scientific bases.” (quackwatch.org)
     Usually the product promises to “cure”.
    Background
     In 2007, Americans spent $39.5 billion on CAM
    services.
     Not all of those are considered quackery.
    Why it exists
     Lack of laws preventing selling dietary
    supplements.
     Lack of credentials for nutritionists
     Findings that go public before duplication

     Targets for quackery:


     The elderly or aging
     Those with disabling diseases
     Those who want to lose weight
     Athletes
    DSHEA - 1994
     Background history of DSHEA
     Changes made in 2002

     http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKyM8Dz8me
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    Labeling

     Claims are only allowed to state:


     May REDUCE risk or may improve condition.
     Must include “has not been evaluated by the FDA” and
    “product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or
    prevent any disease.”
     Do you always hear these disclaimers?
    Claims and Promises

     Red flags:
     Promise a quick/easy fix.
     Claims too good to be true.
     Promise “cures” for a wide range of illnesses.
     Promote “special ingredient”
     Guarantee all results.
     Use a lot of testimonials/undocumented case histories
    from satisfied patients.
     Offer special offers for a low, low price.
    Nutrition Quackery

     The most profitable of all quackeries!


     Includes:
     Diet supplements, weight loss products, herbal
    remedies, sports/energy products.
     Why is it so easy for these products to succeed?
     FDA regulations do not regulate since they are not
    drugs.
    Evaluating Health Information

     Who runs the website / who paid for the study?


     What is the purpose?
     What or who is the original source of information?
     How is the information documented?
     Can the information be verified by other credible
    sources?
    The Good News

     “A 2006 survey conducted by the American


    College Health Association indicated that college
    students are smart about evaluating health
    information. They trust the health information they
    receive from health professionals and educators and
    are skeptical about popular information sources.”
    (Fahey, et al, 2009)
    Simple Tips

     Find the original source

     Watch for misleading language

     Know the difference between research reports and


    public health advice

     Be skeptical

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