Science Communication
This toolkit is designed for communicators like you – whether you're a registered dietitian, scientist, academic or educator. Clear, credible science communication can do more than inform; it can build trust and inspire better decisions about food, nutrition and health. Here, you’ll find practical tools and real-world science communications examples to help you share information with confidence, clarity and purpose.
Key Messages
These key messages reflect core principles for communicating science clearly and responsibly. Use them to guide your approach to establishing trust, building comprehension and helping audiences make informed decisions about food and health.
- Science is a process of ongoing discovery. Scientific research builds over time. A single study is rarely conclusive on its own. Helping audiences understand that science evolves can reduce confusion and foster greater confidence in new information.
- Trust and context are essential to effective science communication. Communicating science clearly means more than just sharing facts. It involves putting findings into context, addressing uncertainty when it exists and using language that aligns with what people care about and need to know.
- Understanding how to interpret scientific evidence is critical. Not all research carries the same weight. Communicators should understand study design, methodology and limitations to accurately share what research findings do – and do not – tell us.
Research
Consumer trust plays a key role in how people respond to science-based information. Explore IFIC consumer research to better understand public attitudes and strengthen your science communication.
2024 IFIC Food & Health Survey
Learn MoreIFIC Spotlight Survey: Americans’ Trust In Food & Nutrition Science
Learn MoreResources
Dive deeper into key science communication topics with expert perspectives that support stronger, evidence-based messaging.
How To Navigate Nutrition Science in the Media
September 9, 2023
Webinars
Sharpen your science communication skills with our free IFIC Expert Webinars. All feature expert-backed strategies for translating nutrition and health science clearly and confidently.
Savvy Science Communication: Delivering Impact & Credibility
October 17, 2024
Downloads to Share
Find ready-to-use resources to help support your science communication. These fact sheets and one-pagers make it easier to share credible, science-based information on food and health.
10 Red Flags of Junk Science
Communicating Risk
Hierarchy of Evidence
Social Media Inspiration
Bring science to life on social. Browse sample posts and creative ideas to help you share accurate, engaging content that connects with your audience.
Hierarchy of Evidence
Types of Misinformation
Tips for Managing Misinformation
In the News
Catch up on the latest headlines for real-world science communications examples featuring IFIC experts.