Episode 14 - The Importance of Critical Thinking & Reliable Sources of Information for Health Literacy - with Dr Dee Kinney from Miami University

On today's episode of The Health Literacy 2.0 Podcast, Seth Serxner is joined by Dr. Dee Kinney (Assistant Professor at Miami University) to talk about the importance of finding reliable health information and teaching it to college students.Dr. Kinney began her career as a registered dietitian, specializing in weight management and disordered eating. She was concerned about the misunderstanding surrounding nutrition and the narrow focus of her clients. She went on to earn a Master's degree in social work to understand the behavioral aspect of change and diet. Later, Dr. Dee Kinney earned her PhD in health promotion to bring together the behavioral science of social work and the science of nutrition. She now teaches fundamental nutrition, personal health, and child health and wellness at Miami University.In a wide-ranging conversation, Seth and Dee discuss about:☑️ Helping students differentiate between trends, myths, and credible information.☑️ Understanding the limits of current knowledge.☑️ Teaching students how to identify scientifically sound, trustworthy resources for the rest of their lives.☑️ Incorporating health literacy into the curriculum due to student use of unreliable sources of health and nutrition information.☑️ Curiosity and critical thinking as tools to evaluate nutrition and health information.☑️ How EdLogics' gamified program educates students in fun & engaging ways.For show notes and resources, visit www.edlogics.com/podcast.About The Health Literacy 2.0 PodcastWelcome to The Health Literacy 2.0 Podcast from EdLogics.Improving health literacy — the ability to understand and act on health information — is key to improving health outcomes and lowering costs.Together with business and community leaders, we'll explore effective, behavior-changing solutions that can improve health literacy — and drive engagement in corporate and public health and wellness programs.Join us! Visit EdLogics.com/Podcast.Learn About EdLogicsWant to see how EdLogics' gamified platform can boost health literacy, drive engagement in health and wellness programs, and help people live happier, healthier lives? Visit EdLogics.com.