The quality of dietary information on the World Wide Web.

摘要: The quality of dietary information on the World Wide Web (WWW) is determined solely by organizations and individuals who publish it. To evaluate accuracy nutrition resources Internet, a survey WWW sites that provided recommendations were reviewed compared to "Canadian Guidelines for Healthy Eating Nutrition Recommendations Canadians." accessed using "diet," "food," "nutrition" as keywords in searches. Of 365 documents accessed, 167 contained recommendations. Forty-five percent (n = 76) these was not consistent with one or more Canadian eating standards included forms advertisements recommending supplements, herbal remedies, weight-loss products, promotion specific diets. total number web inconsistent guidelines per each keyword search 25 (29.8%) 11 (13.1%) 48 (57.1%) "nutrition." Sources differing individual pages 31, 40.8%), private vendors 44, 57.9%), health 1, 1.3%). Because Internet continue increase at an incredible pace, professionals need take active role this technology develop strategies address through avenue.