Nutrition Exam 1 Pt 2

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critical analysis of an artcile conducted by fellow research colleagues. process is called

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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

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true

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__________ ____________ info that is based on results of scientific studies

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evidence based

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in order to test hypotheses, research scientists conduct

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expieriments

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what kind of studies can be retrospective or prospective?

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cohort

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FDA evaluates supplements as______, not ______________

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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

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anecdote

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observational epidemiological studies CAN/CANNOT establish causation

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cannot

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2 things you may not want to take with medicinal herbs

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with other herbs

with other medication

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DSHEA of 1994 defines supplement as a product that

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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?

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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?

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case- control

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type of epidemiological study where researchers observe a population and collect data over time

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cohort study

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the study of the occurence, distribution and causes of disease patterns among various populations

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epidemiology

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using a copper bracelet to treat arthritis is an example of

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quakery

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what studies do nutrition scientists study to obtain info about health conditions that may result from specific dietary practices?

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experimental

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the presentation of info masquerading as factual and obtained by scientific methods

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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

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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

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false

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coffee is an example of ___________. it is made by coffee plants that have a stimulating effect on the body

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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

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antioxidant

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experiments that are conducted on parts derived from living organisms, like cells

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in vitro

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experiments conducted on whole living organisms, such as lab rats or humans

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in vivo

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name the type of experiment study:

participants receive both treatment and placebo

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cross- over

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name the phytochemical:

may reduce risk of certain cancers, reduce risk of macular degenteration

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carotenoids

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EAR stand for

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Estimated Average Requirement