[CPD-CEU] How to Outsmart Misinformation in Your Nutrition Practice – Before it Outsmarts You

Social media and AI have amplified the spread and influence of misinformation, leading to harmful health behaviours – and even the rejection of life-saving ones. This includes intoxication from unsafe supplements, discouragement of recognised medical or psychological interventions, and the promotion of risky diets or pseudoscientific therapies.

Spotting misinformation is challenging – and so is debunking it to reduce the risk of harm in your nutrition practice. So how can you strengthen your misinformation risk detector? And even more importantly, how can you help others overcome dangerous misinformed beliefs?

In this in-depth CPD-CEU webinar, join our Chief Science Educator and UCL Doctoral Researcher in Diet-Health Misinformation, Alex Ruani, as we sharpen your misinformation detection skills and show you how to build misinformation resilience in your practice. We will tackle nutrition myths head-on, clarify unscientific claims, and provide a platform for evidence-based education and practical insight.

Here’s what we’ll explore together:

• Discover how to recognise and mitigate misinformation risk in your practice
• Develop practical debiasing skills and scientific literacy for evidence-based communication
• Apply a four-step framework for evaluating misinformation risk through real-world examples
• Sharpen your detection abilities through interactive activities and learn to avoid common misinformation traps
• Understand the principles of safe nutrition practice and how to advance your expertise with our Level 5 Advanced Research Techniques Certification

Anyone can fall for misinformation without realising it, no matter their level of education or experience – we are all fallible. This is why identifying the fingerprints of misinformation, practising evidence appraisal, and embedding research tools in daily practice are essential for safe and informed nutrition guidance.

This CPD-CEU webinar is part of ‘The Great Applied Nutrition Science Event’ – which features a series of knowledge and growth-focused trainings to help you become a more informed and successful nutrition professional.

Did you know?

• Up to 87% of health-related social media posts may contain false or misleading information
• 8 in 10 people have reported seeing health misinformation online
• 45% of influencer nutrition posts can be inaccurate, with 90% rated as low quality
• Only 2% of TikTok diet and nutrition trends may be reliable
• False claims are 6× more likely to be shared than evidence-based advice

These staggering numbers and eye-opening insights are a wake-up call, highlighting a societal challenge across the world. And we’ve set out on a mission to change that for the better. So make sure to join us LIVE for an insights-packed webinar.

Remember, you have the option of claiming your smart CPD certificate when you complete this webinar.