If youve seen that image of whats really in a Starbucks latte, youve seen the work of The Food Babe. Critics note that Hari lacks credentials in nutrition or food science; shes a former consultant who studied computer science. Hari declined to be interviewed for this story; through her publicist, she told NPR she isnt speaking to media until her new book is released in February. But when the Charlotte Observer asked her about such criticisms, Hari answered, Ive never claimed to be a nutritionist. Im an investigator. But that lack of training often leads her to misinterpret peer-reviewed research and technical details about food chemistry, nutrition and health, says Kevin Folta, a professor of horticultural sciences at the University of Florida and vocal online critic of Hari. She really conflates the science, he tells The Salt.
Posted on: Fri, 05 Dec 2014 14:45:57 +0000
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