Exam 1: The Science of Nutrition

A __________ is a prediction about the relationship between variables

Phytochemicals are essential nutrients

Gram per gram, which of the following provides the most Calories?

What does the body use the energy from food for?

Lipids include a variety of fats and oils

Tom's hemophilia could be considered a __________ because this condition was inherited from his parents and cannot be altered

Why is the scientific method used to test theories?

When the scientist conducting a study influences its results, that study is said to be flawed due to__________

The first place that information was reported or published is called the _____

You are studying disease incidence and prevalence in America Overall, you would expect the 21st century to be characterized by increased _____ and _____

A __________ is grown in the laboratory and used for in vitro research

Individuals may or may not have control over __________, elements in their surroundings such as pollution and temperature

What is a "fake" or imitation treatment called?

Chris turned in a paper on the benefits of organically raised produce; however, he lost points because his references included several articles that quoted data from other studies What was Chris's error?

Nonessential nutrients do not need to be eaten to maintain health, as the body can make them in amounts needed to satisfy its physiological requirements

Refer to the Toaster Coasters label to answer questions -Carlos ate half a box of Toaster Coasters before class yesterday How many Calories did Carlos consume?

You are teaching students about the statistical prediction of years of life remaining for a person at a particular age This concept is called:

Approximately how much of a human's total body weight is water?

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

Before a hypothesis becomes a scientific finding, what has to occur?