Nutrition in Social Media

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Nutrition in the Blogosphere

What is a blog?

A blog is a website with regular entries commonly organized in a reverse chronological order.

Webicina only shows you blogs from the best quality. We highlight why that particular blog was included in our database, and also if the blog is accredited by HONcode (Health on the Net Foundation); meets the rules of The Healthcare Blogger Code of Ethics (HBCE); or complies with the HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) rules.

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The best nutrition blogs

Health and Nutrition 2.0

Author: Ashley Colpaart RD LD and Colby Vorland
Description: "The intention of this blog is to share my journey and insight on the organization and efficient dissemination of information relating to health, utilizing Web 2.0 technologies. I spend a great deal of time each day online, following health news and new research, and find new ways of doing so almost daily. Thus, this blog will explore software, websites, blogs, and list tutorials when applicable."
Quality: Clear disclaimer, contact information and description.

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Dr. Sharma's Obesity Notes

Author: Arya M. Sharma, MD/PhD, FRCPC
Description: "Views and news on obesity research and management from the University of Alberta Obesity Chair."
Quality: Member of the Healthcare Blogger Code of Ethics.

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Nutritional Blogma

Author: Colby Vorland
Description: "In this blog I highlight recent nutrition related research and post short literature reviews on controversial topics. This blog is my personal journey into developing an encompassing picture of how we should eat and live."
Quality: A finalist in the 2010 Research Blogging awards for the "Best Health Blog" category.

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Obesity Panacea

Author: Peter Janiszewski PhD Candidate, MSc and Travis Saunders MSc, CEP
Description: "We are PhD students in the School of Kinesiology and Health Studies at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario. Our research focuses on the relationships between obesity, physical activity, and health risk. This blog is our attempt to consider the many "cures" for obesity that we read about on a daily basis. Enjoy."
Quality: Two researchers in pursuit of a cure for obesity.

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The Blog of Michael R. Eades, M.D.

Author: Drs. Michael and Mary Dan Eades
Description: "A critical look at nutritional science and anything else that strikes my fancy."
Quality: "The Health and Nutrition Blog by Dr. Michael R. Eades, M.D provides a critical outlook into nutritional science. Topics covered include weight loss, low carb diets, intermittent fasting, health issues."

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About.com Nutrition Blog

Author: Shereen Jegtvig
Description: "About.com Guide to Nutrition."
Quality: Accredited by HONcode.

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Mayo Clinic - Nutrition-wise Blog

Author: Jennifer Nelson, M.S., R.D. and Katherine Zeratsky, R.D.
Description: "Mayo Clinic is a not-for-profit medical practice dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of virtually every type of complex illness."
Quality: Accredited by HONcode.

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The Nutrition Data Blog

Author: Monica Reinagel, M.S., LD/N
Description: "The Nutrition Data Blog, is your source for useful information about nutrition and health that you might not get from other news sources."
Quality: "The information in Nutrition Data's database comes from the USDA's National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference and is supplemented by listings provided by restaurants and food manufacturers."

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Diet Blog

Author: List of editors including medical professionals.
Description: "Diet Blog is all about filtering the best of diet news and advice - and combining it with real-world application and opinion. The whole spectrum is covered - everything from body image to fast food."
Quality: Promoted by HealthCentral.com or Forbes. It has description and contact information.

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Dietriffic

Author: Melanie Thomassian
Description: "To transform the lifestyles of a diet-obsessed world by teaching people how to eat healthy and make healthy eating a habit for life."
Quality: "As a Registered Dietitian, Melanie is a member of the British Dietetic Association, and registered with the Health Professionals Council. She therefore operates within the guidelines of the “Code of Conduct” for dietitians, and any advice or recommendations found on this site are “evidence based,” to the best of her knowledge." It is also accredited by HONcode.

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Healthy Eating and Nutrition News

Author: Tony, Award winning Cook (Taigh Na Mara), author, food writer, radio broadcaster
Description: "Latest health, healthy eating, nutrition news, data, studies & research from around the world for nutritionists and those interested in healthier lifestyles."
Quality: It has been regularly updated since 2005 and has author information.

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Food Politics

Author: Marion Nestle
Description: "Marion Nestle is Paulette Goddard Professor in the Department of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health (the department she chaired from 1988-2003) and Professor of Sociology at New York University. Her degrees include a Ph.D. in molecular biology and an M.P.H. in public health nutrition, both from the University of California, Berkeley"
Quality: Author and blog description, disclaimer and contact information are available.

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No Baloney

Author: Kristin Wiens MSc, RD and Jill Parnell, PhD
Description: "Jill Parnell, PhD and Kristin Wiens, MSc, RD discuss the science behind nutrition. Rants, raves, reviews and recipes."
Quality: Author and blog description, disclaimer and contact information are available.

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Summer Tomato

Author: Darya Pino PhD
Description: "Summer Tomato offers tips and advice on healthy eating, especially for food lovers in urban areas. This site was created and is run by Darya Pino, PhD, who is a trained scientist, San Francisco foodie and advocate of local, seasonal foods."
Quality: Author and blog description, and contact information are available.