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Engaging the Public To Build Trust in Science: Strategies for Nutrition Professionals To Understand and Respond to Misinformation
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The nutrition and public health communities are experiencing a misinformation crisis - characterized by information that asserts or implies claims that are inconsistent with the accepted scientific evidence - often delivered through digital media in a highly politicized environment. Misinformation about nutrition, food, and health is attributed to limited literacy about the scientific approach within a rapidly evolving digital media ecosystem. Misinformation threatens the credibility of trained professionals to deliver science-based messages in the public interest. This session will explore the changing communications landscape; analyze the nature of the creation, spread, and impact of false or misleading information influencing the public’s knowledge, attitudes and beliefs about nutrition and health; and offer resources, skills, and strategies to engage stakeholders and the public to build trust and effectively communicate facts with positive framing to counter science misinformation.
Organized by ASN's Committee on Advocacy and Science Policy (CASP)
Originally presented at NUTRITION 2026, ASN's flagship meeting which was held July 25-28 in National Harbor, MD
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Speakers
William K. Hallman, PhD
Rutgers University
Tamar Haspel
The Washington Post
Kevin Klatt, PhD, RD
University of Toronto
Kris Sollid, RD
International Food Information Council
Alison L. Steiber, PhD, RDN
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Lisa M. Troy, PhD
University of Massachusetts Amherst, School of Public Health and Health Sciences
Learning Objectives
- Discuss the challenges of communicating nutrition science in today’s digital media ecosystem and strategies for fostering constructive conversations to counter misinformation
- Describe the creation, spread and impact of false or misleading nutrition information on public understanding and health
- Identify resources and strategies available to build trust and effectively communicate nutrition facts to counter misinformation
Competencies
The Desirable Physician Attributes addressed in this activity are:
- Interpersonal and Communication Skills
- Professionalism
Target Audience
- Researchers
- Physicians
- Dietitians
- Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners
- Academic Faculty
- Health Educators
- Behavioral Specialists
- Nurses
- Pharmacists
- Undergraduate/Graduate Students/Postdoctoral Fellows
- Medical Students and Residents
- Wellness Professionals
Course summary
- 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the American Society for Nutrition (ASN). The American Society for Nutrition is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The ASN designates this activity for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 1.50 Certificate of Participation
ASN does not offer CME credit to non-physicians. However, all non-physician professionals of this activity will be able to complete an evaluation and download a Certificate of Participation. This certificate designates your participation in this education activity. It lists the amount of continuing medical education credit that has been designated for physicians by ASN. You should be able to use this documentation for your licensing or certification needs. To determine if activities designated for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ are acceptable for your licensing or certification needs, please contact your credentialing body directly. Please note ASN cannot guarantee its acceptance.
This activity includes the following presentations:
Welcome
Lisa M. Troy, PhD
University of Massachusetts Amherst, School of Public Health and Health Sciences
Introduction and Framing
Alison L. Steiber, PhD, RDN
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
How Deceptive Discourse Shapes Nutrition & Public Health Debates
William K. Hallman, PhD
Rutgers University
From Research to Reality: Communicating Nutrition Science
Kevin Klatt, PhD, RD
University of Toronto
What the Public Believes
Kris Sollid, RD
International Food Information Council
Why Humans are Resistant to Change Despite Evidence to the Contrary
Tamar Haspel
The Washington Post
Panel Discussion / Questions and Answers
This enduring materials activity is a non-clinical educational activity. For such activities, per Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Standard 3, accredited providers do not need to identify, mitigate, or disclose relevant financial relationships.
Speakers
William K. Hallman, PhD, Rutgers University
Tamar Haspel, The Washington Post
Kevin Klatt, PhD, RD, University of Toronto
Kris Sollid, RD, International Food Information Council
Alison L. Steiber, PhD, RDN, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Lisa M. Troy, PhD, University of Massachusetts Amherst, School of Public Health and Health Sciences
Accreditation Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the American Society for Nutrition (ASN). The American Society for Nutrition is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation
Physicians
The ASN designates this enduring materials activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. The certificate you receive upon completion of this education activity will list the amount of continuing medical education credit you were awarded. Please use this documentation for your CME licensing or certification needs.
Learners seeking CME credit are required to pass a post-test assessment of subject matter comprehension. To pass the post-test assessment, learners must correctly answer 75% of the questions.
Non-physician Professionals
For registered dietitians, the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) recognizes enduring educational activities offered by ACCME accredited providers. For any additional questions, participants can contact CDR at [email protected].
ASN does not offer CME credit to non-physicians. However, all non-physician professionals will be able to complete an evaluation and download a Certificate of Participation. This certificate designates your participation in this education activity. It lists the amount of continuing medical education credit that has been designated for physicians by ASN. You should be able to use this documentation for your licensing or certification needs. To determine if activities designated for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ are acceptable for your licensing or certification needs, please contact your credentialing body directly. Please note ASN cannot guarantee its acceptance.
Learners seeking a Certificate of Participation are required to pass a post-test assessment of subject matter comprehension. To pass the post-test assessment, learners must correctly answer 75% of the questions.
Commercial Support
There is no commercial support for this activity.
Available Credit
- 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the American Society for Nutrition (ASN). The American Society for Nutrition is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The ASN designates this activity for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 1.50 Certificate of Participation
ASN does not offer CME credit to non-physicians. However, all non-physician professionals of this activity will be able to complete an evaluation and download a Certificate of Participation. This certificate designates your participation in this education activity. It lists the amount of continuing medical education credit that has been designated for physicians by ASN. You should be able to use this documentation for your licensing or certification needs. To determine if activities designated for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ are acceptable for your licensing or certification needs, please contact your credentialing body directly. Please note ASN cannot guarantee its acceptance.
Price
Special Offer! Use coupon code N26FIFTY for half off through December 31!
Special ASN Member Benefit - 50% Off for Members!
ASN members receive this course for 50% off. Login now to get the $10 special member rate. If you do not see the member rate displayed for you after logging in, please contact [email protected].
Not an ASN member? Click here to join ASN to receive member rates on all DiscoverNUTRITION products!