Using Social Media to Rebuild Trust in Nutrition Science: Jessica Knurick, PhD, RDN

“We’ve created this ecosystem where the vast majority of information on social media, particularly in nutrition science, is inaccurate or misleading,” says Dr. Jessica Knurick, a registered dietitian and Ph.D. in nutrition science specializing in chronic disease prevention. As you’ll learn on this episode of Raise the Line with host Lindsey Smith, countering that trend has become Dr. Knurick’s focus in the past several years, and her talent for translating complex scientific information into practical guidance has attracted a large following on social media. Beyond equipping her audience with the tools to think critically and make informed choices for themselves, she also wants them to make the connection between the generally poor health status of most Americans with public policies on food and health and advocate for more beneficial approaches. “We can create systems that put the most people in the position to succeed versus putting the most people in the position to fail.” Tune in to learn from this trusted voice on nutrition, food policy, and public health as she shares her perspectives on: 

• Strategies for risk reduction and behavior change
• What can rebuild trust in medical information 
• How you can cut through the noise and spot misinformation online

Mentioned in this episode:

Dr. Knurick’s Website

TikTok Channel
Instagram Feed
Facebook Page

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