Question

joshua is researching diabetes treatments online. which criteria indicate that the provider of this information is a reliable source? check all that apply.

□ the provider is on a for - profit website.

□ the provider is on a nonprofit website.

□ the provider is the seller of the product.

□ the provider is on the insurance company’s website.

□ the provider will not profit from the purchase.

Explanation:

• For - profit websites (and sellers of products) may have a financial incentive to promote certain treatments or products, so they are less reliable for unbiased diabetes treatment info.
• Non - profit websites often aim to provide accurate, unbiased health information as they don't profit from product sales.
• Insurance company websites can also be reliable as they need accurate info for their clients' health management and don't profit from the purchase of diabetes treatment products.
• A provider who will not profit from the purchase is more likely to give unbiased, reliable information about diabetes treatments.

Answer:

B. The provider is on a nonprofit website.
D. The provider is on the insurance company’s website.
E. The provider will not profit from the purchase.