Simone is looking for scientifically supported information on nutrition, and performs an Internet search. Which criteria suggest that the site features unreliable information?
A) The site states: "This website is authored and maintained by John Fawkes, M.D., a practicing physician who teaches at John Hopkins University School of Medicine."
B) The latest post on the "recent news" page is dated the day before.
C) The site describes both potential risks and benefits when describing nutritional practices or products.
D) The sources of statistics and study findings discussed are unavailable on the site.
E) The summary information is presented in an objective manner.

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Reliable sources of information include providing sources for the statistics and study findings discussed. If the sources are unavailable on the site, it suggests that the information may not be reliable or scientifically supported. A, B, C, and E can all be characteristics of a reliable website.

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