Bias, pr: /ˈbaɪ
əs/
n. a particular tendency or inclination, esp. one that prevents unprejudiced consideration of a question; prejudice.
Bias is a natural enemy of scientists. Bias can confound results and render a peer-reviewer bald. As scientists and health-care professionals, we must strive to base recommendations to patients and public on evidence-based practices, drawing from scientific literature and professional competency.
It is impossible for the Fodder File to be free from bias. As soon as an article is quoted and summarized, bias, prejudice and partiality creep in. Such is the plight of internet media.
I am coming to the topics posted on the Fodder File through years of nutritional science education, as a Generation Y-er, as someone who grew up in four countries and as a person who loves that his houseplants make use of quantum mechanics.
However, this statement is a recognition of this fact, and a pledge to strive to reduce bias. The Fodder File is committed to evidence-based nutrition, and will continue to bring reliable information to the internet.
