Imagine that you read a magazine article about nutrition and are not sure if the information is reliable. Which of the following would raise your concern about poor credibility?

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A magazine that is not peer reviewed means that the articles in the magazine have not been critically evaluated and reviewed by experts in the field. This raises concerns about the credibility of the information presented in the article. Choices A and B actually raise confidence in the credibility of the article, as they indicate that the information comes from a trained professional and a peer-reviewed scientific journal, respectively. Choice D being a recent scientific paper citation is also a good thing as it indicates that the information presented is up-to-date with the latest research.

Imagine That You Read a Magazine Article About Nutrition and Are