For example, there is widespread public concern about violence and crime and about the safety of the food supply. These concerns have been heightened by reports of higher crime rates, increased environmental pollution, and the increased awareness of the presence of intentional and unintentional additives in foods. Such factors make the public more vulnerable to the appeal of attractive but unfounded simplistic remedies. In addition, there is legitimate research in progress on the biochemistry of brain function. Riding on the crest of this scientific interest, incautious individuals are promoting misinformation through training courses and publishing material for law-enforcement and other professionals.
Dietary improvements based on established information are desirable.
However, dietary changes based on popular but erroneous beliefs are unjustifiable and can carry considerable risk to the physical and social health of individuals and of society. Its funding is derived primarily from membership dues, newsletter subscriptions, and consumer information services. Permission to reprint is granted with proper citation.