Question 1

What is the last step in the research process before a paper is submitted?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​Evaluate the findings. 
B) State the hypothesis. 
C) Design the research. 
D) Implement the study design. 
E) ​Pose a clear question. 
A) ​Evaluate the findings. 
B) State the hypothesis. 
C) Design the research. 
D) Implement the study design. 
E) ​Pose a clear question.

Question 2

Decisions about personal nutrition should be based on _____.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​trial and error 
B) recommendations from family and friends 
C) recommendations from others who experience similar health problems 
D) trends seen in the food and nutrition industry 
E) ​accumulated evidence that is broadly supported by nutrition and other scientists 
A) ​trial and error 
B) recommendations from family and friends 
C) recommendations from others who experience similar health problems 
D) trends seen in the food and nutrition industry 
E) ​accumulated evidence that is broadly supported by nutrition and other scientists

Question 3

Which individual is considered an alternative health practitioner?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​RDN 
B) iridologist 
C) radiologist 
D) oncologist 
E) ​hematologist 
A) ​RDN 
B) iridologist 
C) radiologist 
D) oncologist 
E) ​hematologist

Question 4

There is no way to say whether most of the remedies used by alternative nutrition practitioners work.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of these scenarios is protected by the U.S.Constitution?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​a professor's opinion about a particular supplement 
B) fraudulent statements made about a dietary supplement in an advertisement 
C) a product label with a misleading nutrition claim 
D) sending fraudulent information and/or receiving payment for a fraudulent product through the U.S.postal service 
E) ​a product insert with false information about a product 
A) ​a professor's opinion about a particular supplement 
B) fraudulent statements made about a dietary supplement in an advertisement 
C) a product label with a misleading nutrition claim 
D) sending fraudulent information and/or receiving payment for a fraudulent product through the U.S.postal service 
E) ​a product insert with false information about a product

Question 6

Match each term with the appropriate definition.
-statistically significant​

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 7

Advertisements that use the professional football player and wrestler to endorse the product are _____.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​breaking the law by misleading consumers 
B) using testimonials to promote the product 
C) a guarantee to consumers that the product will work 
D) showing that the product is safe to use 
E) ​proof that the sports stars are using the product themselves 
A) ​breaking the law by misleading consumers 
B) using testimonials to promote the product 
C) a guarantee to consumers that the product will work 
D) showing that the product is safe to use 
E) ​proof that the sports stars are using the product themselves

Question 8

The American Cancer Society is a reliable source of nutrition information.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Reliable sources of nutrition information _____.​

Accepted Answer

A) do not exist​ 
B) provide information about the most recent dietary trends 
C) provide information based on multiple studies and achieve scientific consensus 
D) have embedded beliefs regarding proper nutrition and a profit motive 
E) ​have medical experts to support their claims 
A) do not exist​ 
B) provide information about the most recent dietary trends 
C) provide information based on multiple studies and achieve scientific consensus 
D) have embedded beliefs regarding proper nutrition and a profit motive 
E) ​have medical experts to support their claims

Question 10

Match each term with the appropriate definition.
-​control 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

Exam 3: Ways of Knowing about Nutrition

What is the last step in the research process before a paper is submitted?​

Decisions about personal nutrition should be based on _____.​

Which individual is considered an alternative health practitioner?​

There is no way to say whether most of the remedies used by alternative nutrition practitioners work.​

Which of these scenarios is protected by the U.S.Constitution?​

Match each term with the appropriate definition. -statistically significant​

Advertisements that use the professional football player and wrestler to endorse the product are _____.​

The American Cancer Society is a reliable source of nutrition information.​

Reliable sources of nutrition information _____.​

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

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

What is the last step in the research process before a paper is submitted?

Decisions about personal nutrition should be based on _____.

Which individual is considered an alternative health practitioner?

There is no way to say whether most of the remedies used by alternative nutrition practitioners work.

Which of these scenarios is protected by the U.S.Constitution?

Match each term with the appropriate definition. -statistically significant

Advertisements that use the professional football player and wrestler to endorse the product are _____.

The American Cancer Society is a reliable source of nutrition information.

Reliable sources of nutrition information _____.

Match each term with the appropriate definition. -control group