Exam 1: The Science of Nutrition

Why are studies such as the Framingham Heart Study and the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) important, and what have we learned from such studies?

At the turn of the 20th century, _____ diseases were the leading causes of death, rather than _____ ones.

Which nutrients function as antioxidants that protect your body from the damaging effects of toxic compounds such as air pollution?

A chronic disease is an infectious illness that results in death.

Which of the following is an example of a positive correlation?

What the body use the energy from food for?

Why is the scientific method used to test theories?

How many kcalories would one get from consuming one gram of vitamin A?

The __________ is the phenomenon in which there is an apparent effect of the treatment because the individual expects or believes that it will work.

After making a precise observation, the next step in testing theories using the scientific method would be to _____.

To be labeled as "organic," crackers must have at least _____% organic ingredients.

A health claim is probably reputable if it is published in a magazine published by a natural health food store.

The __________ is the phenomenon in which study results are influenced by an unexpected alteration of a behavior by the study participants.

Gram per gram, fat provides more energy than either carbohydrate or protein.

What do most cells use as their primary source of energy?

A device for measuring the amount of energy in a food is called a _____.

Which term is used to describe foods such as soy milk and tomatoes that, when consumed, do more to promote health than simply helping the body meebasic nutritional needs?

Mr. Sawyer has type 2 diabetes, as did his father. He weighs about 30 pounds more than he should, due in part to his love of sweets. He often has dessert with lunch and dinner. He is employed full-time as a highway construction worker and has health insurance. What type of nutrition-health relationship is this?

The term "nutrition" refers to the science oorganisms obtain and use _____ to supporthe processes required for their existence.

The type of study that includes scientists making observations and recording information without actually asking the subjects to change their behaviors or undergo any sort of treatment is called a(n) _____ study.