Are You Falling for These Common Nutrition Myths?

Food misinformation is an escalating issue in the United States, deeply impacting dietary habits and public health. The Ajinomoto Group, the pioneering manufacturer of MSG, has faced misinformation for decades, particularly with the baseless term “Chinese Restaurant Syndrome” (CRS). To tackle this issue, the Ajinomoto Group partnered with YouGov to release the first-ever Food Infodemic Report. This nationwide survey sheds light on the complicated state of eating in the U.S. and the pervasive uncertainty about proper nutrition. BlackDoctor.org spoke Charlotte Martin, MS, RDN, a DC-based registered dietitian dedicated to evidence-based nutrition and author of “The Plant-Forward Solution” to discuss the key findings and what you need to know about making informed food choices.  The Growing Complexity of Food Choices The Food Infodemic Report reveals that 43 percent of respondents have never felt more uncertain about their food choices, and 55 percent are unsure whom to trust for proper nutrition advice. This confusion has led to the widespread adoption of unscientific eating habits. “That was a great finding from the report, and it really underscores a significant issue. Too many people are unsure of who to trust when it comes to nutrition,” Martin says. Alarmingly, 71 percent of respondents admit to...