Contrasting Accuracy of Nutrition Information in Google Articles and Peer-Reviewed Papers

t the click of a button, you can have access to endless information on Google. Do you ever think about how much of this information is accurate and thoroughly researched? In this assignment, you will contrast the information given in similar articles and use your knowledge from the book to decide if these articles/papers give accurate and reliable information. 
Instructions: 
Step 1: Using google search for an article on a nutrition topic. Pick one article result and read it through. 
Step 3: Fill out the following table
Google Article Peer Reviewed Article
Name of article, website link, and author Name of paper, link to article, author
Background on author (Job title, degree, etc) Gather as much information as possible.  Background on author (Job title, degree, etc) Gather as much information as possible. 
In 2-3 paragraphs give a synopsis of the article. Make sure to include if they give proof or evidence to backup their claims. In 2-3 paragraphs give a synopsis of the paper. Make sure to include if they give proof or evidence to backup their claims.
After reviewing the article and the background of the author how reliable do you think this information is? Should someone take this nutrition information as medical advice? Why or why not?  After reviewing the article and the background of the author how reliable do you think this information is? Should someone take this nutrition information as medical advice? Why or why not? 

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