Question 1

Research that seeks to identify conditions related to particular events within a population is called a(n)_____.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​epidemiological study 
B) meta-analysis 
C) double-blind study 
D) clinical trial 
E) ​literature review 
A) ​epidemiological study 
B) meta-analysis 
C) double-blind study 
D) clinical trial 
E) ​literature review A

Question 2

Which qualification does a RD have?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​a baccalaureate degree only 
B) an associate's degree only 
C) the successful completion of a national registration examination with or without a degree 
D) a doctorate degree and at least two certifications 
E) ​a baccalaureate degree and the successful completion of a national registration examination 
A) ​a baccalaureate degree only 
B) an associate's degree only 
C) the successful completion of a national registration examination with or without a degree 
D) a doctorate degree and at least two certifications 
E) ​a baccalaureate degree and the successful completion of a national registration examination E

Question 3

The first part of the research process entails recruiting subjects.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Clinical trials require _____.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​over 100 subjects 
B) both men and women to participate 
C) an experimental and control group 
D) higher statistically significant results compared to other types of research 
E) ​doctor supervision 
A) ​over 100 subjects 
B) both men and women to participate 
C) an experimental and control group 
D) higher statistically significant results compared to other types of research 
E) ​doctor supervision

Question 5

Match each term with the appropriate definition.
-​institutional review board

Accepted Answer

A) research that seeks to identify conditions related to particular events within a population 
B) subjects in a study who do not receive the active treatment 
C) statement made prior to initiating a study of the relationship sought to be tested by the research 
D) changes in health or perceived health that result from expectations that a "treatment" will produce an effect on health 
E) subjects in a study who receive the treatment being tested
F)study design in which one group of randomly assigned subjects receives an active treatment and another group receives an inactive treatment
G)a finding that demonstrates that a condition causes a particular event
H)analysis of data from multiple studies
I)imitation treatment given to subjects
J)research findings that likely represent a true or actual result and not one due to chance
K)study in which neither the subjects nor the scientists know which subjects are receiving the active treatment and which are receiving the placebo
L)evaluation of the scientific merit of research or scientific reports by experts in the area under review
M)finding that one condition is correlated with,or related to another condition
N)scrutinizes research plans to make sure proposed studies follow the rules governing research on human subjects
O)aims to ensure that the United States food supply is safe 
A) research that seeks to identify conditions related to particular events within a population 
B) subjects in a study who do not receive the active treatment 
C) statement made prior to initiating a study of the relationship sought to be tested by the research 
D) changes in health or perceived health that result from expectations that a "treatment" will produce an effect on health 
E) subjects in a study who receive the treatment being tested
F)study design in which one group of randomly assigned subjects receives an active treatment and another group receives an inactive treatment
G)a finding that demonstrates that a condition causes a particular event
H)analysis of data from multiple studies
I)imitation treatment given to subjects
J)research findings that likely represent a true or actual result and not one due to chance
K)study in which neither the subjects nor the scientists know which subjects are receiving the active treatment and which are receiving the placebo
L)evaluation of the scientific merit of research or scientific reports by experts in the area under review
M)finding that one condition is correlated with,or related to another condition
N)scrutinizes research plans to make sure proposed studies follow the rules governing research on human subjects
O)aims to ensure that the United States food supply is safe

Question 6

Which criteria should you look for to identify reliable nutrition information?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​a scientific break-through 
B) before and after pictures 
C) a money-back guarantee 
D) facts and evidence 
E) ​terms such as "studies prove" 
A) ​a scientific break-through 
B) before and after pictures 
C) a money-back guarantee 
D) facts and evidence 
E) ​terms such as "studies prove"

Question 7

A reliable nutrition and health online source includes _____.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​a private company that sells high-quality nutritional supplements 
B) a professional trainer that has "scientifically proven" specialized weight loss supplements for sale on a website 
C) students that use university web servers to promote health products 
D) a government health agency website 
E) ​a trainer with a popular YouTube channel of exercise videos 
A) ​a private company that sells high-quality nutritional supplements 
B) a professional trainer that has "scientifically proven" specialized weight loss supplements for sale on a website 
C) students that use university web servers to promote health products 
D) a government health agency website 
E) ​a trainer with a popular YouTube channel of exercise videos

Question 8

Associations prove that one condition causes an event.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The number of subjects needed for a study _____.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​is determined by a mathematical formula and should be as small as possible 
B) should be large enough to exclude differences between the control and experimental groups due to chance 
C) should be kept small so that the data are manageable and there is less room for statistical error 
D) is determined by a mathematical formula and should be large enough to exclude differences between the control and experimental groups due to chance 
E) ​is determined by randomization and therefore,can be scaled as needed 
A) ​is determined by a mathematical formula and should be as small as possible 
B) should be large enough to exclude differences between the control and experimental groups due to chance 
C) should be kept small so that the data are manageable and there is less room for statistical error 
D) is determined by a mathematical formula and should be large enough to exclude differences between the control and experimental groups due to chance 
E) ​is determined by randomization and therefore,can be scaled as needed

Question 10

Match each term with the appropriate definition.
-​experimental group

Accepted Answer

A) research that seeks to identify conditions related to particular events within a population 
B) subjects in a study who do not receive the active treatment 
C) statement made prior to initiating a study of the relationship sought to be tested by the research 
D) changes in health or perceived health that result from expectations that a "treatment" will produce an effect on health 
E) subjects in a study who receive the treatment being tested
F)study design in which one group of randomly assigned subjects receives an active treatment and another group receives an inactive treatment
G)a finding that demonstrates that a condition causes a particular event
H)analysis of data from multiple studies
I)imitation treatment given to subjects
J)research findings that likely represent a true or actual result and not one due to chance
K)study in which neither the subjects nor the scientists know which subjects are receiving the active treatment and which are receiving the placebo
L)evaluation of the scientific merit of research or scientific reports by experts in the area under review
M)finding that one condition is correlated with,or related to another condition
N)scrutinizes research plans to make sure proposed studies follow the rules governing research on human subjects
O)aims to ensure that the United States food supply is safe 
A) research that seeks to identify conditions related to particular events within a population 
B) subjects in a study who do not receive the active treatment 
C) statement made prior to initiating a study of the relationship sought to be tested by the research 
D) changes in health or perceived health that result from expectations that a "treatment" will produce an effect on health 
E) subjects in a study who receive the treatment being tested
F)study design in which one group of randomly assigned subjects receives an active treatment and another group receives an inactive treatment
G)a finding that demonstrates that a condition causes a particular event
H)analysis of data from multiple studies
I)imitation treatment given to subjects
J)research findings that likely represent a true or actual result and not one due to chance
K)study in which neither the subjects nor the scientists know which subjects are receiving the active treatment and which are receiving the placebo
L)evaluation of the scientific merit of research or scientific reports by experts in the area under review
M)finding that one condition is correlated with,or related to another condition
N)scrutinizes research plans to make sure proposed studies follow the rules governing research on human subjects
O)aims to ensure that the United States food supply is safe

Question 11

What process do studies undergo prior to publication in scientific journals?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​peer review 
B) literature review 
C) clinical review 
D) institutional review 
E) ​scientific consensus 
A) ​peer review 
B) literature review 
C) clinical review 
D) institutional review 
E) ​scientific consensus

Question 12

What is the most important,and often most time-consuming,part of the entire research process?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​planning 
B) establishing a hypothesis 
C) recruiting subjects 
D) submitting the paper for publication 
E) ​statistical analysis 
A) ​planning 
B) establishing a hypothesis 
C) recruiting subjects 
D) submitting the paper for publication 
E) ​statistical analysis

Question 13

It is illegal to put misleading nutrition information about a product in a(n)_____.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​magazine article 
B) newspaper article 
C) Internet article 
D) television program 
E) ​advertisement 
A) ​magazine article 
B) newspaper article 
C) Internet article 
D) television program 
E) ​advertisement

Question 14

Match each term with the appropriate definition.
-meta-analysis​

Accepted Answer

A) research that seeks to identify conditions related to particular events within a population 
B) subjects in a study who do not receive the active treatment 
C) statement made prior to initiating a study of the relationship sought to be tested by the research 
D) changes in health or perceived health that result from expectations that a "treatment" will produce an effect on health 
E) subjects in a study who receive the treatment being tested
F)study design in which one group of randomly assigned subjects receives an active treatment and another group receives an inactive treatment
G)a finding that demonstrates that a condition causes a particular event
H)analysis of data from multiple studies
I)imitation treatment given to subjects
J)research findings that likely represent a true or actual result and not one due to chance
K)study in which neither the subjects nor the scientists know which subjects are receiving the active treatment and which are receiving the placebo
L)evaluation of the scientific merit of research or scientific reports by experts in the area under review
M)finding that one condition is correlated with,or related to another condition
N)scrutinizes research plans to make sure proposed studies follow the rules governing research on human subjects
O)aims to ensure that the United States food supply is safe 
A) research that seeks to identify conditions related to particular events within a population 
B) subjects in a study who do not receive the active treatment 
C) statement made prior to initiating a study of the relationship sought to be tested by the research 
D) changes in health or perceived health that result from expectations that a "treatment" will produce an effect on health 
E) subjects in a study who receive the treatment being tested
F)study design in which one group of randomly assigned subjects receives an active treatment and another group receives an inactive treatment
G)a finding that demonstrates that a condition causes a particular event
H)analysis of data from multiple studies
I)imitation treatment given to subjects
J)research findings that likely represent a true or actual result and not one due to chance
K)study in which neither the subjects nor the scientists know which subjects are receiving the active treatment and which are receiving the placebo
L)evaluation of the scientific merit of research or scientific reports by experts in the area under review
M)finding that one condition is correlated with,or related to another condition
N)scrutinizes research plans to make sure proposed studies follow the rules governing research on human subjects
O)aims to ensure that the United States food supply is safe

Question 15

Which situation most likely confuses consumers about nutrition?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​nutrition information obtained from a hospital pamphlet 
B) study-by-study coverage of nutrition news 
C) nutrition report published by the American Society for Nutrition 
D) a report from the Surgeon General 
E) ​advice published by the American Heart Association 
A) ​nutrition information obtained from a hospital pamphlet 
B) study-by-study coverage of nutrition news 
C) nutrition report published by the American Society for Nutrition 
D) a report from the Surgeon General 
E) ​advice published by the American Heart Association

Question 16

Nutrition research is only conducted by people or companies that do not have a stake in the results.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In the future,how might Brandon better research a product's safety before using it?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​Discuss the product's safety with the supplement store's nutritionist. 
B) Discuss the product with a registered dietitian. 
C) Read peer-reviewed research about the product's safety and effectiveness. 
D) Discuss the product's safety with the supplement store's nutritionist or a registered dietician. 
E) ​Discuss the product with a registered dietitian and read peer-reviewed research about the product's safety and effectiveness. 
A) ​Discuss the product's safety with the supplement store's nutritionist. 
B) Discuss the product with a registered dietitian. 
C) Read peer-reviewed research about the product's safety and effectiveness. 
D) Discuss the product's safety with the supplement store's nutritionist or a registered dietician. 
E) ​Discuss the product with a registered dietitian and read peer-reviewed research about the product's safety and effectiveness.

Question 18

It is illegal to put false or misleading information about a product in a product insert.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC)has the authority to censor television reports and Internet articles making misleading claims.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Match each term with the appropriate definition.
-​placebo

Accepted Answer

A) research that seeks to identify conditions related to particular events within a population 
B) subjects in a study who do not receive the active treatment 
C) statement made prior to initiating a study of the relationship sought to be tested by the research 
D) changes in health or perceived health that result from expectations that a "treatment" will produce an effect on health 
E) subjects in a study who receive the treatment being tested
F)study design in which one group of randomly assigned subjects receives an active treatment and another group receives an inactive treatment
G)a finding that demonstrates that a condition causes a particular event
H)analysis of data from multiple studies
I)imitation treatment given to subjects
J)research findings that likely represent a true or actual result and not one due to chance
K)study in which neither the subjects nor the scientists know which subjects are receiving the active treatment and which are receiving the placebo
L)evaluation of the scientific merit of research or scientific reports by experts in the area under review
M)finding that one condition is correlated with,or related to another condition
N)scrutinizes research plans to make sure proposed studies follow the rules governing research on human subjects
O)aims to ensure that the United States food supply is safe 
A) research that seeks to identify conditions related to particular events within a population 
B) subjects in a study who do not receive the active treatment 
C) statement made prior to initiating a study of the relationship sought to be tested by the research 
D) changes in health or perceived health that result from expectations that a "treatment" will produce an effect on health 
E) subjects in a study who receive the treatment being tested
F)study design in which one group of randomly assigned subjects receives an active treatment and another group receives an inactive treatment
G)a finding that demonstrates that a condition causes a particular event
H)analysis of data from multiple studies
I)imitation treatment given to subjects
J)research findings that likely represent a true or actual result and not one due to chance
K)study in which neither the subjects nor the scientists know which subjects are receiving the active treatment and which are receiving the placebo
L)evaluation of the scientific merit of research or scientific reports by experts in the area under review
M)finding that one condition is correlated with,or related to another condition
N)scrutinizes research plans to make sure proposed studies follow the rules governing research on human subjects
O)aims to ensure that the United States food supply is safe

Exam 3: Ways of Knowing about Nutrition

Research that seeks to identify conditions related to particular events within a population is called a(n)_____.​

Which qualification does a RD have?​

The first part of the research process entails recruiting subjects.​

Clinical trials require _____.​

Match each term with the appropriate definition. -​institutional review board

Which criteria should you look for to identify reliable nutrition information?​

A reliable nutrition and health online source includes _____.​

Associations prove that one condition causes an event.​

The number of subjects needed for a study _____.​

Match each term with the appropriate definition. -​experimental group

What process do studies undergo prior to publication in scientific journals?​

What is the most important,and often most time-consuming,part of the entire research process?​

It is illegal to put misleading nutrition information about a product in a(n)_____.​

Match each term with the appropriate definition. -meta-analysis​

Which situation most likely confuses consumers about nutrition?​

Nutrition research is only conducted by people or companies that do not have a stake in the results.​

In the future,how might Brandon better research a product's safety before using it?​

It is illegal to put false or misleading information about a product in a product insert.​

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC)has the authority to censor television reports and Internet articles making misleading claims.​

Match each term with the appropriate definition. -​placebo

Key Nutrition Concepts and Terms

The Inside Story about Nutrition and Health

Understanding Food and Nutrition Labels

Nutrition, Attitudes, and Behavior

Healthy Diets: the Dietary Guidelines: MyPlate: and More

How the Body Uses Food: Digestion and Absorption

Calories: Food: Energy: and Energy Balance

Obesity to Underweight: The Highs and Lows of Weight Status

Weight Control: The Myths and Realities

Disordered Eating:Anorexia Nervosa: Bulimia: and Pica

Useful Facts about Sugars: Starches: and Fiber

Diabetes Now

Alcohol: The Positives and Negatives

Proteins and Amino Acids

Vegetarian Diets

Food Allergies and Intolerances

Fats and Cholesterol in Health

Nutrition and Heart Disease

Vitamins and Your Health

Phytochemicals

Diet and Cancer

Good Things to Know About Minerals

Dietary Supplements and Functional Foods

Water Is an Essential Nutrient

Nutrition:Gene Interactions in Health and Disease

Nutrition and Physical Fitness for Everyone

Nutrition and Physical Performance

Good Nutrition for Life: Pregnancy: Breastfeeding: and Intimacy

Nutriton for Growing Years: Childhood and Adolescence

Nutrition and Health Maintenance for Adults of All Ages

The Multiple Dimensions of Food Safety

Aspects of Global Nutrition

Filters

Research that seeks to identify conditions related to particular events within a population is called a(n)_____.

Which qualification does a RD have?

The first part of the research process entails recruiting subjects.

Clinical trials require _____.

Match each term with the appropriate definition. -institutional review board

Which criteria should you look for to identify reliable nutrition information?

A reliable nutrition and health online source includes _____.

Associations prove that one condition causes an event.

The number of subjects needed for a study _____.

Match each term with the appropriate definition. -experimental group

What process do studies undergo prior to publication in scientific journals?

What is the most important,and often most time-consuming,part of the entire research process?

It is illegal to put misleading nutrition information about a product in a(n)_____.

Match each term with the appropriate definition. -meta-analysis

Which situation most likely confuses consumers about nutrition?

Nutrition research is only conducted by people or companies that do not have a stake in the results.

In the future,how might Brandon better research a product's safety before using it?

It is illegal to put false or misleading information about a product in a product insert.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC)has the authority to censor television reports and Internet articles making misleading claims.

Match each term with the appropriate definition. -placebo