Marita and Adis are eating lunch in the school lunchroom. Adis says he wants to learn to eat healthier and will be seeing a nutritionist he met at the deli last week. What advice should Marita give Adis about seeking sound nutrition advice?

What will be an ideal response?


Adis should check the person's credentials and make sure he or she graduated from an accredited school. He should also beware if the person giving advice is selling something (supplements, book, etc.).

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