Using critical-thinking skills to substantiate or challenge controversial claims endorsing a myriad of weight-loss products

Authors

Teresa F. DeGolier, Bethel University

Document Type

Article

Abstract

This exercise engages students in critically evaluating weight-loss products and programs. Specific objectives are to investigate, analyze, and substantiate claims made by the weight-loss industry and interpret how these claims may be fraudulent, misleading, or perhaps even truthful.

Department(s)

Biological Sciences

Publication Title

American Biology Teacher

Volume

72

Issue

9

First Page

545

Last Page

550

Publication Date

11-1-2010

DOI

10.1525/abt.2010.72.9.5

ISSN

00027685

Recommended Citation

DeGolier, Teresa F., "Using critical-thinking skills to substantiate or challenge controversial claims endorsing a myriad of weight-loss products" (2010). Biological Sciences Faculty Publications. 10.
https://spark.bethel.edu/biology-faculty/10