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1.
What is epidemiology?
The study of how often diseases occur in different groups of people
and why.
2.
Explain the importance of having a control group when conducting
experimental research.
The group is needed to conduct an experiment.
3.
What is the major difference between prospective study and a
retrospective study?
Retrospective study is passed on information collected from the past, while
prospective is information based on current events.
4.
What is a placebo? Why are placebos often used in studies involving
human subjects?
Placebo is a treatment that has no properties, placebo effect is often used for
doctors to see a positive effect in patients.
5.
What is a double-blind study?
A scenario where the patients nor doctors know what study group the
patients are in.
6.
What is a peer-reviewed article?
An article that has been read and reviewed by the author’s peers.
7.
Explain why results of similar studies may provide different findings.
Study settings, population characteristics, sample size, and methodological
approaches.
8.
What is the difference between a testimonial and an anecdote?
Testimonial is personal endorsement of a product; anecdote is a story about
a real event.
9.
List at least 3 red flags that may indicate a questionable source of
nutrition information.
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Having a list of “good” and “bad” foods.
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Promising a guaranteed weight change.
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Claims that sound too good to be true.
10.
List at least 3 tips for using the internet as a reliable source of
nutrition information.
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Registered dietitians.
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The article has been peer reviewed.
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Listing of sources information.
11.
What is the difference between a nutritionist and a registered
dietitian nutritionist?
All registered dietitians are nutritionists, but not all nutritionists are
registered dietitians.
12.
List three ways of locating reliable nutrition experts.
Extension agents, licensed nutritionists, and registered dietitians.
13.
List at least 3 examples of alternative health care practices.
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Massage therapy
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Mindfulness based stress reduction.
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yoga
14.
Explain why a prescription medication that is used to treat the
common cold is not a dietary supplement.
Because it Is not generally recommended for intake.
15.
List at least two examples of non-micronutrient dietary
supplements.
Pesticides residues and added colors.
16.
What is the difference between an RDA and an AI?
AI is the average amount of nutrient needed, and RDA is the minimum
amount needed per day.
17.
Describe how scientists establish RDA for a nutrient.
By first determining the estimated average requirement. Then, add a
“margin of safety”, helps maintain tissue stores.
18.
Explain how an EER differs from an RDA or AI.
RDA/AI considers a person’s physical activity level, height, weight, while EER
does not include an additional number of kilocalories to serve as margin of
safety.
19.
Discuss how registered dietitian nutritionists, pharmaceutical
companies, and the FDA use nutrient standards.
DRIs use nutrient standards for groups of people, pharmaceutical companies
refer to DRIs when developing formulas to replace breast milk/regular foods.
The FDA uses RDAs to develop daily values.
20.
List at least 3 foods that are generally classified as grain
products.
Grains, pasta, and corn.
21.
What is the difference between nutrient fortification and nutrient
enrichment?
Enrichment is replacement of some nutrients that were lost during
processing, fortification is addition of nutrients to foods to boost its nutrients
value.
22.
List at least 4 foods that are generally classified as dairy
products.
Yogurt, hard cheese, ice cream, milk.
23.
Why are dry beans often classified with meat?
Dry beans are protein rich foods that can substitute for meats.
24.
Most dietary guides classify eggs and nuts with meat. Why?
Eggs and nuts are protein rich foods that can substitute for meat.
25.
Identify at least 2 foods that are classified as solid fat.
Cream and coconut oil
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26.
Americans generally so not eat enough _____ to meet MyPlate
recommendations.
Fruits and vegetables.
27.
Explain how to use MyPlate to evaluate the nutritional adequacy
of an individual’s daily food choices.
To remind yourself daily of the proper amount to consume, and what you
should be getting enough nutrients from daily.
28.
Americans generally consume more ______than MyPlate
recommendations.
Added sugar and sodium.
29.
Describe how the Exchange System differs from MyPlate.
The exchange is a tool for estimating energy, protein, carbs and fat contents
in food, MyPlate is the USDAs interactive internet menu planning guide.
30.
Identify at least 1 limitation of using % DVs to determine your
nutrient intakes.
Lack of accuracy in description of food items.
31.
Explain how you can use nutritional information provided on food
and dietary supplement labels to become a more careful consumer.
To compare ingredients as well as energy and nutrient contributions.
32.
What is the difference between a health claim and a
structure/function claim? What is a nutrient content claim? Give an
example of each type of claim.
Health claim refers to how a nutrient impacts a disease/ health condition,
while structure functions refer to how nutrients impact the function of the
body. EX. Fiber promotes regularity, calcium helps create strong bones.
33.
Discuss the role of the FDA in protecting consumers from false
nutrition and health claims on food a dietary supplement labels.
The FDA is responsible for protecting publics health by regulating human
drugs, tobacco products, cosmetics, and more.
34.
Identify at least 2 reliable sources of information about the
energy and nutrient contents of foods and beverages.
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Fda.gov Food and Drug Administration
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Healthypeople.gov
35.
Discuss how immigrants in the US from Asia and Mexico have
influenced a general population’s food preferences?
By importing their foods and normalizing their cultural food preferences.
36.
Discuss at least 2 religion-related food restrictions.
Judaism is not allowed to consume pork, and Mormonism has to avoid certain
foods like coffee and tea.
Respond to the following points according to recommendations of
the Dietary Guidelines (2015-2020 version) on page 69 of your
textbook.
37.
What are two overarching guidelines of the Dietary Guidelines?
Focus on variety, and nutrient density.
38.
A healthy person who is 23 years of age should limit his sodium
intake to less than _____ per day.
2,300 mg
39.
List at least 3 keys recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines.
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Choose a diet with plenty of vegetables.
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Use salt and sodium in moderation.
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Choose a diet low in fat.
40.
Replace solid fats with _______.
Oils
41.
Consume less than _____% of total calories from saturated fat.
10%
42.
Consume less than _____% of total calories from added sugars.
10%
43.
What percentage of your intake of grains foods should be whole
grains?
At least half.
44.
An adult woman who drinks alcohol and is not pregnant should
limit her alcohol intake to no more than ____drink(s) per day.
1 drink or less
45.
Adult men who drink alcohol should limit their alcohol
consumption to no more than ____ drink(s) per day.
No more than 2 drinks
46.
Which nutrients are “of public health concern” in the American
diet?
Calcium, potassium, dietary fiber, and vitamin D.
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