Evaluating Health Information

Unsubstantiated, untrue, and unreliable health information.

Personal stories of how something worked, but not backed by scientific proof.

Indicators that suggest information is unreliable and potentially harmful, particularly in health-related topics.

A research method where participants are randomly assigned to different groups to test a treatment's effectiveness.

Personal accounts of the effectiveness of a particular diet or supplement, often by celebrities or bloggers.

The body's inherent ability to function and maintain health without external interventions.

Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension; a diet high in fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy, low in fatty meats, dairy products, and oils.

Reduces high blood pressure, potentially preventing heart disease and stroke.

Potential for high carbohydrate/sugar intake due to high fruit and grain consumption, potentially problematic for those predisposed to diabetes.

A very low-carbohydrate, higher-fat and protein diet, prompting the body to utilize ketones for energy instead of glucose.

The physical state where the body uses ketones as the primary energy source instead of glucose.

A process where other experts in a field evaluate research to validate its quality and accuracy.

The liver and kidneys filter and remove toxins from the body, crucial for health.

Alternative treatments using natural products (oils, leaves, etc.).

Drugs created in labs, tested rigorously, with clear effects and uses.

Practices focusing on energy fields (chakras) to treat health issues.

A sign of unreliable information, where claims are defended aggressively even if disproven.

Reliable information supported by evidence and research, usually from controlled experiments.

A research method that compares a treated group with an untreated (control) group to identify causal effects.

Flexible daily serving recommendations; personalization options; variety of foods within each food group; proper nutrient provision.

Low fat may lead to high carbohydrate/sugar intake; insufficient sugar & carb limitation; potential problems for individuals predisposed to diabetes.

The popular association of 'diet' with achieving weight loss, primarily due to societal ideals of thin body types.

Fat stores crucial energy for periods of starvation or intense physical activity.

Unhealthy, unsustainable strategies of weight loss may cause detrimental effects to personal health.

Severely limiting calorie intake to lose weight, but is unsustainable and may cause binging later.

Methods to reduce or maintain weight, including calorie restriction or proper eating habits.

The body's hormonal regulation of energy use and storage that influences weight loss and gain, affecting the effectiveness of calorie reduction.

Low-carbohydrate, moderate-fat, and protein-rich diets that often promote satiety and weight loss.

Popular but often unsupported weight loss methods with potentially negative health effects.

Diet pills undergo less rigorous safety and effectiveness testing compared to over-the-counter and prescription drugs.

Diet pills aren't proven safe before being sold, meaning side effects might only be discovered after people use them.

Be cautious of diet pills advertised in other languages, claiming to cure illnesses, being alternatives to illegal substances, or appearing suspicious in general.

Better, safer options for losing or maintaining weight may exist, which you should discuss with your doctor.

Genesis (dancer) plans to lose weight by eating only green, yellow, or brown foods, as per earthtonesdiet.com.