A new study is causing a lot of confusion and showing that social media and science might not mix.
Research published in the journal Cell Metabolism has made a lot of headlines with findings that show adults age 50-65 who ate more protein were more likely to die from cancer. That headline quickly spread across social media.
“I think the study is valuable because it does show we need to investigate this further,” said Mark Haub, associate professor and head of the human nutrition department at Kansas State University. “The problem is when the headlines come across in social media, they allude to cause and effect, so if somebody is only looking at the headlines or the first paragraph, they may see that and think they need to avoid protein, when in fact due to the weaknesses of the study, that’ s not going to be the case for everybody.”
Haub says what didn’t make the headlines is that people age 65 and older with the same dietary pattern tended to have a decreased risk of mortality from cancer. Those are details you wouldn’t find unless you looked past the 140-character headline.
“Social media is a great way to get information, but people need a filter and to be educated on what some of the problems may be when looking at health-related information and trying to make judgments or decisions about what might be best for them,” Haub says.
That’s why you should not choose a diet based on what’s trending. Instead, get informed about the diet or lifestyle and consult your physician before making the change, Haub says.
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-It’s my dream to see Nate dunk from the free throw line.
i dont know aboout u gys but when i first saw Nate i though that he was
the 50 cent of the nba
more like 8-15% body fat. 4%, you have to be really lean and shredded out
with muscles looking pump with veins popping with out even flexing
I’d hate to be the dude to get on Nate’s bad side…
What’s the song by the way?
4% body fat? lmao! good video tho. Motivational.
Stay blessed my n*gga
nate + d rose + dj + hinrich
This is merely proof of our young mentality. Youth has determination that
with age turns into procrastination. Look at Shaq, Arnold, and 95% of every
retired athlete phisically. Including myself.
nate made this video is too short
He’s a great player.
hope u come back strong nate
Nate is the best I appreciate u man !
ditch that obnoxious whiny “music”, or at least put in the background!
Your all haters. I wrestle and have 5% body fat and he is wayyyy more
shredded than me. Quit hatin and start workin out you chumps lmao
What’s the name of them neon green running shoes he’s wearing??????ANYBODY
PLEASE
Man, Nate I wish you still in Chicago.
Nate + Drose + Kyrie
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4% bodyfat means you look more like you’re walking around without skin,
just muscles exposed.
He is a BEAST.
nate’s an inspiration
yeah but nobody here trains like that….
floyd mayweather + 50 cent = Nate jk
he got that midget power…all midget be built like tanks!! ALL OF THEM!