An Analysis of Dave Shaws Findings towards Nutritional...

As a common concept in the media industry, science and the media clash together when offering to provide nutritional advice for the public. Although difficult, many journalists can be a victim of misinterpreting scientific data and few come from a nutritional background to simplify scientific data. Academic texts such as peer reviewed journals and textbooks are ideal to obtain credible sources of nutrition science. Textbooks and peer reviewed journals have been reviewed for their scientific statements and findings, therefore achieving authenticity. Dave Shaw’s (2014) article in the print media sourced from the New Zealand Herald is an attempt to simplify modern nutrition science for the public. Shaw’s understanding of nutrition science†¦show more content†¦The second point raised is the possible negative outcomes from a high intake of carbohydrates (in the form of refined grains and sugars), and if carbohydrate restriction is positive for health. As provided fr om an array of peer-reviewed journals and a textbook publication, his comments towards nutrition science are acknowledged and supported by the publications. In providing academic evidence of the nutrition science claim from Shaw (2014), various peer-review journals support the explanation of the few health benefits of saturated fat intake. Saturated fat intake has been a strong victim as being the cause of type-2 diabetes and numerous other diseases. Although Guldbrand (2012), found a focus group of 28,000 middle-aged individuals consuming a high or large consumption of saturated fat not to be associated with an elevated risk for cardiovascular disease. An example of a large intake of saturated fat was categorised to be 22% of energy intake. The study also found no difference in weight loss between individuals consuming a high-carbohydrate diet or a low-fat diet. Similar findings were found from Siri-Tarino, Sun, Hu Krauss (2014) where there was no association between dietary saturated fat (with other nutrients adjusted), towards disease prevalence. Based on 11 studies the finding has been that the inclusion of saturated fat when substi tuting carbohydrates in overall energy intake has no riseShow MoreRelatedMonsanto: Better Living Through Genetic Engineering96204 Words   |  385 Pages441 441 CASE STUDIES A summary of the case analysis I N T R O D U C T I O N Preparing an effective case analysis: The full story Hearing with the aid of implanted technology: The case of Cochlearâ„ ¢ – an Australian C A S E O N E high-technology leader Delta Faucet: Global entrepreneurship in an emerging market C A S E T W O DaimlerChrysler: Corporate governance dynamics in a global company C A S E T H R E E Gunns and the greens: Governance issues in Tasmania C A S E F O U R Succeeding in the