The public tends to believe most nutrition researchers are well-intentioned | Pew Research Center

July 31, 2019

5. Americans trust dietitians more than nutrition researchers but are skeptical of both groups’ transparency, accountability

The public tends to believe most nutrition researchers are well-intentioned

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5. Americans trust dietitians more than nutrition researchers but are skeptical of both groups’ transparency, accountability
Most Americans have a positive view of dietitians
Majorities of Americans say they learned about nutrition scientists or dietitians from news reports
Six-in-ten Americans say dietitians care about their patients’ best interests all or most of the time
People more familiar with dietitians are more inclined to say they are competent and caring
People most familiar with nutrition researchers are more likely to say they are competent
Most Americans ages 50 and older say dietitians care about patients’ interests
A majority of Democrats hold a mostly positive view of nutrition researchers
Few Americans say nutrition scientists are transparent about potential conflicts of interest all or most of time
A minority of U.S. adults say misconduct by nutrition researchers is a big problem
The public tends to believe most nutrition researchers are well-intentioned
Hispanic, black Americans more likely to say misconduct by nutrition researchers is a big problem