Children Don't Know How to Get Proper Nutrition Information Online (AUDIO)

Elsevier

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Children looking for health information online could end up more prone to obesity. A new study shows a lack of digital health literacy can lead children to misinterpret portions, adopt recommendations intended for adults, or take guidance from noncredible sources.

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Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior

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