Episode Details

In this episode, Prof Clare Collins talks with Alex Ruani from University College London in the UK about the complexities of misinformation, especially in nutrition. They discuss how online platforms could better regulate inaccurate content through risk assessments and expert involvement.

Key topics covered include:-

1. Definition of misinformation beyond falsehoods
2. Misleadingness and its effects on health decisions
3. Prevalence of nutrition misinformation online
4. Impact of social media algorithms on misinformation spread
5. The importance of expert-led risk assessments
6. Regulatory approaches to online misinformation
7. The role of platforms in promoting accurate information
8. Tools for detecting and mitigating harmful content

Resources

1. Research paper on development of the Diet-Misinformation Tool. Ruani, et al. Development and validation of a tool for detecting misinformation risk in diet, nutrition, and health content (Diet-MisRAT). Sci Rep. 2026 Mar 27;16(1):9207.
2. No Money No Time: How to Spot Misleading Nutrition Advice Online. https://nomoneynotime.com.au/hacks-myths-faqs/how-to-spot-misleading-nutrition-advice-online
3. To access the Healthy Eating Quiz: Click on the top right hand 'green button' called 'How healthy is my diet' https://nomoneynotime.com.au/
4. Want a more Personalised Food, Nutrient Assessment Report? Use our Australian Eating Survey - New Digital Download - UON Nutrition Courses
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Keywords: #misinformation, #nutrition, #onlinesafety, #riskassessment, #socialmedia, #healthmisinformation, #regulation, #AI, #platformresponsibility

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