Using Critical-Thinking Skills to Substantiate or Challenge Controversial Claims Endorsing a Myriad of Weight-Loss Products

Teresa F. DeGolier

doi:10.1525/abt.2010.72.9.5

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Teresa F. DeGolier^*

^*Teresa F. Degolier is Professor of Biology at Bethel University, St. Paul, MN 55112; e-mail: t-degolier@bethel.edu.

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.

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Teresa F. DeGolier "Using Critical-Thinking Skills to Substantiate or Challenge Controversial Claims Endorsing a Myriad of Weight-Loss Products," The American Biology Teacher 72(9), 545-550, (12 November 2010). https://doi.org/10.1525/abt.2010.72.9.5

Published: 12 November 2010