Mis-Dis Information: Keeping Focused on Evidence-informed Nutrition Practice Recommendations for Autism Spectrum Disorder

The rise in misinformation and disinformation throughout and following the COVID-19 global pandemic is well documented (1,2). Social media has intensified the rapid spread of misinformation to the public about nutrition and health (3), which has implications for dietetic professionals (4). 

The danger of misinformation is particularly noted for individuals who are more susceptible to false information - including older adults and youth (5). Furthermore, these are...