A synthesis of the recommendations and evidence regarding media literacy and social media.

  2023-09-15 – Summary of Recommendations and Evidence

A glossary in French on social media terms provided by the Government of Canada.

  2023-08-24 – Directory

A glossary on social media terms provided by the Government of Canada.

  2023-08-24 – Directory

A social media guidebook designed to be used by health practitioners for crisis communication on social media during emerging infectious disease outbreaks. The guidebook was a collaboration between the University of Guelph, the Canadian Public Health Association, and the National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools.

  2023-08-24 – Manual/Guide

A collection of websites related to media skills - media literacy.

An article from the National Eating Disorder Information Centre to help professional understand the disorder with a focus on its social media usage.

  2023-06-14 – Newsletter Article/Journal

A French fact sheet, as part of a series, for parents, guardians and educators and developed based on a University of Calgary research project, on how pictures and spokescharacters on food packaging influence children’s eating behaviour.

  2023-08-21 – Handout

A French fact sheet, as part of a series, for parents, guardians and educators and developed based on a University of Calgary research project, on colour use in food packaging and its influence on children’s eating behaviour.

  2023-08-21 – Handout

A synthesis of the recommendations and evidence regarding advocacy and public affairs.

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