MLMN

A practical guide from MLMN

Use the checklist

Read a nutrition update with better questions

Nutrition messages may combine recipes, research and service promotion. Use this reading sheet to understand what a claim actually says before applying it to your own circumstances.

Checklist

  1. Record the claim, source and date. Check whether it concerns a particular population, a specific study or a general suggestion, and note which conditions limit the conclusion.

  2. For a recipe, review the ingredients, portions and instructions in relation to your needs. Keep food preferences separate from clinical questions that need individual assessment.

  3. Prepare questions for a suitably qualified nutrition professional when needed. Do not treat a newsletter summary or a personal story as proof that a change is appropriate for everyone.

Questions and answers

What if two nutrition articles disagree?

Compare the exact questions, populations and evidence they discuss. Headlines may sound contradictory while the underlying topics differ. Leave the issue open if you cannot assess the evidence, and seek qualified help for decisions affecting a health condition.