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Read a nutrition claim critically

Practice separating an interesting claim from useful evidence.

15 min planningLV 8 · EvaluateNotebook or on-screen workspace

Your outcome

An evidence-and-uncertainty note.

Is this a fit?

You can already use the earlier templates and want to think more carefully about planning, observation or coaching. Level does not grant a qualification or clinical scope.

Before you begin

Work through the prompts using a fictional case or your own non-sensitive observations. This is a planning session, not a harder physical workout. Do not include names, medical records or genetic data in the workspace.

Your working brief

  1. 01

    Write the exact claim

    Planning prompt

    Choose a public claim and record its source, date and any commercial interest. Do not copy its article into the workspace.

  2. 02

    Find the underlying evidence

    Planning prompt

    Look for the actual study or guidance. Record the population, comparison, outcome and limitations. An association alone does not show causation.

  3. 03

    Check applicability

    Planning prompt

    Ask whether the evidence applies to the person, amount, duration and outcome being advertised. A study of a nutrient does not automatically validate a branded supplement.

  4. 04

    Decide what remains unknown

    Planning prompt

    Summarize what the source supports and what it does not. Do not turn a claim review into a personal supplement prescription.

Make it work for you

Use the earlier levels whenever they fit better. Advanced levels add planning and judgment; they do not require harder exercise, restrictive eating or a higher health score.