On The Internet C onsumers are using the Internet to find nutrition information. The World Wide Web has the potential to be a powerful tool for people who are eager to obtain quality health and nutrition information. However, this task is not as easy as it seems. Currently, the World Wide Web makes no claims to the accuracy of information provided at each related Web site. Anyone can provide information on the internet.
Some groups purposely pick a name that sounds similar to a reputable organization.
Find out who posted the information and if they are truly reputable. An internet search tool won't always pull up the latest information on the topic. Some journals and publications are archived on the internet and information isn't always removed when it becomes outdated. Governmental and university web sites are usually accurate sources of information. They frequently offer links to other sources of reliable materials.