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A surprised man stands surrounded by colorful illustrations of charts, scientific papers, lab equipment, and cartoon-like rats, suggesting confusion or skepticism. The collage-style background represents the chaos of misinterpreted research on social media. The image accompanies a FoodFacts.org article about spotting misused scientific studies online.

“The study shows” or does it? How to spot misused research on social media

How to know when someone online has used research correctly. When you see nutrition advice on social media, how many times have you heard phrases like, “Th

A woman in a polka dot blouse sits thoughtfully at a desk, staring at her laptop with a hand on her chin. This image represents the caution and critical thinking encouraged in the article, which guides readers on how to avoid falling for false or misleading nutrition information online by evaluating sources and identifying red flags.

Avoid false nutrition information online with our practical guide.

Nutrition misinformation is everywhere online — but it gets easier to spot once you know the signs. Here are the key red flags to watch for.

A confused-looking man stands between two animated health professionals, each holding documents and passionately explaining. Question marks hover above their heads, symbolizing conflicting advice. This image reflects the theme of the article, which questions who is truly qualified to give nutrition advice and highlights the confusion caused by misinformation and differing expert opinions.

Who's really qualified to give nutrition advice online? Here’s what you need to know

Having a large following or six-pack abs doesn't qualify someone to give nutrition advice. Here's what credentials actually exist and how to spot the…

A young woman sits cross-legged on a bed, holding a smartphone, surrounded by dozens of floating red flags. The image visually represents the theme of the article, which provides guidance on identifying "red flags" of fake nutrition advice on social media platforms, highlighting the overwhelming presence of misinformation online.

How to spot fake nutrition advice on social media: 10 red flags

Not every wellness post is well-informed. These 10 red flags will help you identify fake nutrition advice on social media before it harms your health.

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