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critical analysis of an artcile conducted by fellow research colleagues. process is called |
peer review |
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a control group is important for an expirement because it enables scientists to control the influence of other variables in the study t or nah |
true |
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__________ ____________ info that is based on results of scientific studies |
evidence based |
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in order to test hypotheses, research scientists conduct |
expieriments |
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what kind of studies can be retrospective or prospective? |
cohort |
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FDA evaluates supplements as______, not ______________ |
food, medication |
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when your friend talks about their weight loss, it's cool, but it's an ___________, not proof of the pill they used |
anecdote |
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observational epidemiological studies CAN/CANNOT establish causation |
cannot |
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2 things you may not want to take with medicinal herbs |
with other herbs with other medication |
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DSHEA of 1994 defines supplement as a product that |
adds to a persons dietary intake and contains one or more dietary ingredients |
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epidemiologists often rely on what two things to obtain people's health data? |
physical exams and surveys of |
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individuals with a health condition are matched with individuals without the condition but with similar characteristics this is an example of what kind of study? |
case- control |
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type of epidemiological study where researchers observe a population and collect data over time |
cohort study |
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the study of the occurence, distribution and causes of disease patterns among various populations |
epidemiology |
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using a copper bracelet to treat arthritis is an example of |
quakery |
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what studies do nutrition scientists study to obtain info about health conditions that may result from specific dietary practices? |
experimental |
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the presentation of info masquerading as factual and obtained by scientific methods |
pseudoscience |
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consumers need to be skeptical of nutrition and health related claims because the FDA cannot prevent the spread of misinformation published t or nah |
tru |
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consumers need to be skeptical of nutrition- and health related claims because the FDA cannot regulate nutrition and health- related claims on product labels true or false |
false |
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coffee is an example of ___________. it is made by coffee plants that have a stimulating effect on the body |
phytochemicals |
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an ____________ protects cells and their components from being damaged or destroyed by exposure to certain harmful environmental and internal factors |
antioxidant |
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experiments that are conducted on parts derived from living organisms, like cells |
in vitro |
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experiments conducted on whole living organisms, such as lab rats or humans |
in vivo |
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name the type of experiment study: participants receive both treatment and placebo |
cross- over |
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name the phytochemical: may reduce risk of certain cancers, reduce risk of macular degenteration |
carotenoids |
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EAR stand for |
Estimated Average Requirement |