A physician who hosts a popular TV show makes several nutrition-related claims during one of the programs.Which of the doctor's claims is a "red flag" of unreliable information?
A)Kava cures migraine headaches.
B)The "placebo effect" often occurs in controlled studies involving human subjects.
C)Niacin cures pellagra.
D)Not all doctors are nutrition experts.

Question

A physician who hosts a popular TV show makes several nutrition-related claims during one of the programs.Which of the doctor's claims is a "red flag" of unreliable information?
A)Kava cures migraine headaches.
B)The "placebo effect" often occurs in controlled studies involving human subjects. 
C)Niacin cures pellagra.
D)Not all doctors are nutrition experts.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The claim that kava cures migraine headaches is a red flag of unreliable information because there is no evidence to support this claim, and the use of kava has been associated with liver damage and other potential risks. The other claims are either supported by evidence or are common knowledge.

A Physician Who Hosts a Popular TV Show Makes Several