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yes, a lot of food focused papers are published without proper test groups or done on animals - which doesn't translate well to humans. nutritionists aren't usually scientists though and as you said they usually reference trial studies for their job, and a lot of those studies are sponsored by big corporations with an agenda. it's also important to understand that not everyone metabolizes nutrition at the same rates (sometimes not at all). what work for some, may not work for others, which is why using someone who looks fit as a goal and reference might not actually work for most people. there are just too many factors at play. anyway, for a proper clue the field of interest is molecular biology. which is rather new in its application for diet and nutrition.