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1Student: ___________________________________________________________________________1.A person's usual pattern of food choices is his or herA. Nutritional statusB. LifestyleC. DietD. All of the above2.Which of the following conditions is not a leading cause of death in Canada?A. TuberculosisB. CancerC. Heart diseaseD. Stroke3.Which of the following nutrients is a source of energy?A. CholesterolB. ProteinC. Vitamin DD. Iron4.Which of the following substances is a nutrient that does not supply any energy for the human body?A. CarbohydrateB. FatC. AlcoholD. Vitamin C5.Which of the following substances is a nutrient that does not provide any energy for the human body?A. WaterB. ProteinC. CarbohydrateD. Fat6.____ is the total of all chemical activities that occur in cells.A. MetabolismB. SynergyC. CytoplasmD. Polypropism7.Which of the following substances is an antioxidant in yellow and orange fruits and vegetables?A. ZincB. Beta-caroteneC. WaterD. Protein8.Which of the following substances is a phytochemical?A. CholesterolB. Iron oxideC. Beta-caroteneD. None of the choices9.Which of the following foods is naturally a rich source of phytochemicals?A. MargarineB. TunaC. GrapesD. Luncheon meat

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10. Which of the following foods is not a rich source of phytochemicals?A. Fresh blueberriesB. Lean meatC. Whole-grain breadD. Cashew nuts11. Which of the following statements is true?A. In the body, dietary supplements may act as drugsB. The FDA strictly regulates the safety and effectiveness of dietary supplementsC.Manufacturers of dietary supplements must provide the FDA with evidence that their products providemeasurable health benefits before marketing themD. All the choices are correct12. Which of the following conditions is a health problem that is a not generally associated with dietarypractices?A. Heart diseaseB. Ear infectionC. CancerD. Type 2 diabetes13. Which of the following lifestyle choices is responsible for the most preventable cancer deaths in Canada?A. Eating fatty foodB. Consuming alcoholC. Exercising infrequentlyD. Smoking cigarettes14. Compared to 35 years ago, the typical Canadian consumes moreA. FruitB. EggsC. MilkD. None of the choices15. Jorge weighs 187 pounds. What is his weight in kilograms?A. 85 kgB. 105 kgC. 230 kgD. 411 kg16. Jerry's height is 72 inches. What is his approximate height in centimeters?A. 153 cmB. 183 cmC. 203 cmD. 223 cm17. Kerry weighs 65 kg. What is her weight in pounds?A. 123 poundsB. 133 poundsC. 143 poundsD. 153 pounds18. One kilocalorie is equivalent toA. One-thousandth of a calorieB. 10 caloriesC. 100 caloriesD. 1000 calories

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19. Which of the following substances is a nutrient that does not provide any energy for humans?A. SugarB. ProteinC. IronD. Fat20. The energy value of a raw peach is reported as a number ofA. BTUsB. KilocaloriesC. RadsD. Thermals21. A serving of food contains 8 g carbohydrate, 5 g protein and 6 g fat. This food provides ___ kcal/serving.A. 101B. 106C. 160D. 19122. How many kilocalories are in a portion of food that contains 18 g protein, 10 g fat, 4 g carbohydrate, 130mg vitamin C and 120 ml water?A. 78B. 100C. 158D. 17823. Erika is making a recipe from ingredients that contain 120 ml of water, 50 g of fat, 20 g of protein, 500mg of vitamin C, 100 g of carbohydrate and 600 mg of calcium. How many kilocalories does the entireproduct of this recipe provide?A. 680B. 930C. 1280D. 153024. A serving of food supplies 25 g carbohydrate, 10 g protein, 10 g fat and 100 g water. Which of thefollowing statements is true about a serving of the food?A. Fat provides the most food energyB. Carbohydrate provides the most food energyC. Water provides the most food energyD. Fat provides about 25% of total calories25. A serving of food supplies 10 g carbohydrate, 10 g protein, 10 g fat and 100 g water. Which of thefollowing statements is true about a serving of the food?A. Fat provides the most food energyB. Carbohydrate provides the most food energyC. Water provides the most food energyD. Fat provides about 25% of total calories26. A serving of food supplies 15 g carbohydrate, 15 g protein and 4 g fat. Which of the following statementsis true about this food?A. Fat provides most of the food energyB. Protein contributes most of the food energyC. Carbohydrate supplies 60 kcal/servingD. None of the choices are correct

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27. Which of the following foods is the most nutrient dense per serving?A. Olive oilB. French friesC. Grape drinkD. Soy milk28. Which of the following foods is the most nutrient dense per serving?A. Corn oil margarineB. Iceberg lettuceC. Nonfat milkD. Cream cheese29. The recommended amount of a nutrient is 100 mg. Therefore, a megadose of this nutrient would beA. 1000 μgB. 10 mgC. 1 gD. None of the choices30. Phil takes supplements that supply 1000 mg of vitamin C three times a day. The recommended amount ofvitamin C is 90 mg/day. His daily vitamin C is an example of aA. Physiological levelB. RequirementC. Marginal intakeD. Megadose31. Maria limits her sodium intake to 2.3 g/day. This amount is equivalent toA. 23 mg/dayB. 230 mg/dayC. 2300 mg/dayD. None of the choices32. Which of the following substances is an essential nutrient for humans?A. AlcoholB. SugarC. FiberD. None of the choices33. Which of the following nutrients is a micronutrient?A. FatB. IronC. WaterD. All of the choices34. Which of the following statements is true?A. Micronutrients do not supply energyB. Humans instinctively select nutritious dietsC. Milk, bananas and soybeans are among the few nutritionally perfect foods for humansD. Nutrition experts classify sugary foods as "junk" foods35. Which of the following foods is the most energy dense per serving?A. Chocolate doughnutB. ½ cup fresh strawberriesC. 8 ounces fat-free milkD. 3 ounces baked chicken

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36. Which of the following foods naturally supplies all known nutrients?A. BananaB. Whole-grain breadC. SoybeansD. None of the choices37. Which of the following statements is true?A. Dietitians generally classify foods as either "good" or "junk."B. According to scientific evidence, taking megadoses of vitamins and minerals helps prevent manychronic diseasesC. A diet that has variety contains many different kinds of nutritious foodsD. In the United States, you are more likely to see undernourished than overnourished people38. An essential nutrientA. Performs a vital function in the bodyB. Is only in foods from animal sourcesC. Must be supplied by the dietD. None of the choices39. Which of the following nutrients is the most essential for life?A. WaterB. ProteinC. Omega-3 fatty acidsD. Vitamin C40. According to the Dietary Supplement and Health Education Act of 1994,A. Dietary supplements must be tested for effectiveness before they are marketedB. Genetically engineered foods are not fit for human consumptionC. Dietary supplements do not need to include ingredient information on labelsD. Manufacturers can classify certain herbal products and nutrient supplements as foods41. A 6-ounce serving of a beverage contains 15 grams of sugar and 5 grams of alcohol. This amount of thebeverage supplies _____ kcal.A. 95B. 105C. 125D. 18042. Which of the following substances is not a macronutrient?A. ProteinB. Vitamin CC. CarbohydrateD. Fat43. Proteins are necessary forA. Production of cellular components, such as membranesB. Regulation of body processesC. Cellular development, growth and maintenanceD. All of the choices44. Which of the following statements is true?A. There is no reason to breastfeed a newborn.B. The breast milk has no nutritional value.C. Breast milk provides infants with immunity to some infectious diseases.D. Dietitians do not recommend that infants be breastfed.

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45. _____ is the use of living things to manufacture improved foods and other products.A. BiotechnologyB. OrganolepticsC. NutragenomicsD. None of the choices46. Which of the following groups of Canadians is most at risk of undernutrition?A. Chronic alcoholicsB. Preschool childrenC. College freshmenD. All of the choices47. In Canada, food insecurity is most likely to affectA. Adolescent boys experiencing a growth spurt.B. Adult women who take birth control pillsC. Elderly persons on fixed incomesD. Body builders consuming too many protein supplements48. Shaina is in her 5thmonth of pregnancy. Her diet is poor because she rarely pays attention to herfood choices —she basically eats a limited variety of foods that she likes. Shaina was describedas "undernourished" by her physician. Thus, Shaina is likely to give birth to aA. Premature babyB. Baby with breathing difficultiesC. Low-birth weight babyD. All of the choices49. Today, the typical Canadian consumes _____ than Canadians did 35 years ago.A. More servings of milkB. Fewer eggsC. More kinds of fruitD. Fewer carbonated soft drinks50. Which of the following factors influences a person's food choices?A. Close friendsB. Food advertisementsC. Parents' food choicesD. All of the choices51. Which of the following statements is true?A. Malnutrition is unknown in Canada.B. The School Breakfast Program offers free or reduced-cost breakfasts to children, regardless of theirfamily incomes.C. Malnutrition is a state of health that occurs when the body is improperly nourished.D. All of the choices are correct52. Dietitians often refer to _____ as empty-calorie foods.A. Carbonated soft drinksB. 100% fruit juicesC. Fat-free milk productsD. Cabbage, broccoli and cauliflower53. Which of the following foods or beverages is classified as "empty-calorie"?A. MilkB. Cottage cheeseC. CrackersD. Beer

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54. Which of the following foods is energy-dense?A. Fresh strawberriesB. Cheddar cheeseC. Orange juiceD. Romaine lettuce55. Which of the following statements is true?A. The human body uses only fat for energyB. Minerals such as calcium and iron provide about 3 kcal per gramC. Most foods are mixtures of nutrientsD. Phytochemicals are classified as essential nutrients56. Which of the following practices is most likely to result in a vitamin toxicity disorder?A. Consuming 6 servings of fruits and vegetables dailyB. Taking megadoses of various vitamin supplements dailyC. Eating 4 ounces of chicken liver once a weekD. None of the choices

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1 Key1.(p. 3)A person's usual pattern of food choices is his or herA. Nutritional statusB. LifestyleC.DietD. All of the aboveCourse SLO: N/ALearning Objective: 1Schiff - Chapter 01 #12.(p. 3)Which of the following conditions is not a leading cause of death in Canada?A.TuberculosisB. CancerC. Heart diseaseD. StrokeCourse SLO: N/ALearning Objective: GeneralSchiff - Chapter 01 #23.(p. 12)Which of the following nutrients is a source of energy?A. CholesterolB.ProteinC. Vitamin DD. IronCourse SLO: 2Learning Objective: 4Schiff - Chapter 01 #34.(p. 5)Which of the following substances is a nutrient that does not supply any energy for the human body?A. CarbohydrateB. FatC. AlcoholD.Vitamin CCourse SLO: 1Learning Objective: 4Schiff - Chapter 01 #45.(p. 5)Which of the following substances is a nutrient that does not provide any energy for the human body?A.WaterB. ProteinC. CarbohydrateD. FatCourse SLO: 1Learning Objective: 4Schiff - Chapter 01 #56.(p. 5)____ is the total of all chemical activities that occur in cells.A.MetabolismB. SynergyC. CytoplasmD. PolypropismCourse SLO: 2Learning Objective: GeneralSchiff - Chapter 01 #6

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7.(p. 7)Which of the following substances is an antioxidant in yellow and orange fruits and vegetables?A. ZincB.Beta-caroteneC. WaterD. ProteinCourse SLO: N/ALearning Objective: 1Schiff - Chapter 01 #78.(p. 7)Which of the following substances is a phytochemical?A. CholesterolB. Iron oxideC.Beta-caroteneD. None of the choicesCourse SLO: N/ALearning Objective: 1Schiff - Chapter 01 #89.(p. 7)Which of the following foods is naturally a rich source of phytochemicals?A. MargarineB. TunaC.GrapesD. Luncheon meatCourse SLO: N/ALearning Objective: 1Schiff - Chapter 01 #910.(p. 7)Which of the following foods is not a rich source of phytochemicals?A. Fresh blueberriesB.Lean meatC. Whole-grain breadD. Cashew nutsCourse SLO: N/ALearning Objective: 1Schiff - Chapter 01 #1011.(p. 6)Which of the following statements is true?A.In the body, dietary supplements may act as drugsB. The FDA strictly regulates the safety and effectiveness of dietary supplementsC.Manufacturers of dietary supplements must provide the FDA with evidence that their productsprovide measurable health benefits before marketing themD. All the choices are correctCourse SLO: 5Learning Objective: GeneralSchiff - Chapter 01 #1112.(p. 3)Which of the following conditions is a health problem that is a not generally associated with dietarypractices?A. Heart diseaseB.Ear infectionC. CancerD. Type 2 diabetesCourse SLO: N/ALearning Objective: GeneralSchiff - Chapter 01 #1213.(p. 9)Which of the following lifestyle choices is responsible for the most preventable cancer deaths inCanada?A. Eating fatty foodB. Consuming alcoholC. Exercising infrequentlyD.Smoking cigarettesCourse SLO: N/ALearning Objective: 3Schiff - Chapter 01 #13

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14.(p. 9)Compared to 35 years ago, the typical Canadian consumes moreA.FruitB. EggsC. MilkD. None of the choicesCourse SLO: N/ALearning Objective: GeneralSchiff - Chapter 01 #1415.(p. 11)Jorge weighs 187 pounds. What is his weight in kilograms?A.85 kgB. 105 kgC. 230 kgD. 411 kgCourse SLO: 4Learning Objective: 5Schiff - Chapter 01 #1516.(p. 11)Jerry's height is 72 inches. What is his approximate height in centimeters?A. 153 cmB.183 cmC. 203 cmD. 223 cmCourse SLO: 4Learning Objective: 5Schiff - Chapter 01 #1617.(p. 11)Kerry weighs 65 kg. What is her weight in pounds?A. 123 poundsB. 133 poundsC.143 poundsD. 153 poundsCourse SLO: 4Learning Objective: 5Schiff - Chapter 01 #1718.(p. 12)One kilocalorie is equivalent toA. One-thousandth of a calorieB. 10 caloriesC. 100 caloriesD.1000 caloriesCourse SLO: N/ALearning Objective: 1Schiff - Chapter 01 #1819.(p. 12)Which of the following substances is a nutrient that does not provide any energy for humans?A. SugarB. ProteinC.IronD. FatCourse SLO: 1Learning Objective: 4Schiff - Chapter 01 #1920.(p. 12)The energy value of a raw peach is reported as a number ofA. BTUsB.KilocaloriesC. RadsD. ThermalsCourse SLO: 2Learning Objective: 1Schiff - Chapter 01 #20

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21.(p. 12)A serving of food contains 8 g carbohydrate, 5 g protein and 6 g fat. This food provides ___ kcal/serving.A. 101B.106C. 160D. 191Course SLO: 2Learning Objective: 7Schiff - Chapter 01 #2122.(p. 12)How many kilocalories are in a portion of food that contains 18 g protein, 10 g fat, 4 g carbohydrate,130 mg vitamin C and 120 ml water?A. 78B. 100C. 158D.178Course SLO: 2Learning Objective: 7Schiff - Chapter 01 #2223.(p. 12)Erika is making a recipe from ingredients that contain 120 ml of water, 50 g of fat, 20 g of protein,500 mg of vitamin C, 100 g of carbohydrate and 600 mg of calcium. How many kilocalories does theentire product of this recipe provide?A. 680B.930C. 1280D. 1530Course SLO: N/ALearning Objective: 7Schiff - Chapter 01 #2324.(p. 12)A serving of food supplies 25 g carbohydrate, 10 g protein, 10 g fat and 100 g water. Which of thefollowing statements is true about a serving of the food?A. Fat provides the most food energyB.Carbohydrate provides the most food energyC. Water provides the most food energyD. Fat provides about 25% of total caloriesCourse SLO: 2Learning Objective: 7Schiff - Chapter 01 #2425.(p. 12)A serving of food supplies 10 g carbohydrate, 10 g protein, 10 g fat and 100 g water. Which of thefollowing statements is true about a serving of the food?A.Fat provides the most food energyB. Carbohydrate provides the most food energyC. Water provides the most food energyD. Fat provides about 25% of total caloriesCourse SLO: 2Learning Objective: 7Schiff - Chapter 01 #2526.(p. 12)A serving of food supplies 15 g carbohydrate, 15 g protein and 4 g fat. Which of the followingstatements is true about this food?A. Fat provides most of the food energyB. Protein contributes most of the food energyC.Carbohydrate supplies 60 kcal/servingD. None of the choices are correctCourse SLO: 2Learning Objective: 7Schiff - Chapter 01 #26

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27.(p. 15)Which of the following foods is the most nutrient dense per serving?A. Olive oilB. French friesC. Grape drinkD.Soy milkCourse SLO: 1Learning Objective: 8Schiff - Chapter 01 #2728.(p. 15)Which of the following foods is the most nutrient dense per serving?A. Corn oil margarineB. Iceberg lettuceC.Nonfat milkD. Cream cheeseCourse SLO: 1Learning Objective: 8Schiff - Chapter 01 #2829.(p. 16)The recommended amount of a nutrient is 100 mg. Therefore, a megadose of this nutrient wouldbeA. 1000 μgB. 10 mgC.1 gD. None of the choicesCourse SLO: N/ALearning Objective: 5Learning Objective: 6Schiff - Chapter 01 #2930.(p. 17)Phil takes supplements that supply 1000 mg of vitamin C three times a day. The recommendedamount of vitamin C is 90 mg/day. His daily vitamin C is an example of aA. Physiological levelB. RequirementC. Marginal intakeD.MegadoseCourse SLO: N/ALearning Objective: 5Learning Objective: 6Schiff - Chapter 01 #3031.(p. 11)Maria limits her sodium intake to 2.3 g/day. This amount is equivalent toA. 23 mg/dayB. 230 mg/dayC.2300 mg/dayD. None of the choicesCourse SLO: N/ALearning Objective: 5Schiff - Chapter 01 #3132.(p. 6)Which of the following substances is an essential nutrient for humans?A. AlcoholB. SugarC. FiberD.None of the choicesCourse SLO: N/ALearning Objective: 1Schiff - Chapter 01 #3233.(p. 12)Which of the following nutrients is a micronutrient?A. FatB.IronC. WaterD. All of the choicesCourse SLO: N/ALearning Objective: 1Schiff - Chapter 01 #33

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34.(p. 12)Which of the following statements is true?A.Micronutrients do not supply energyB. Humans instinctively select nutritious dietsC. Milk, bananas and soybeans are among the few nutritionally perfect foods for humansD. Nutrition experts classify sugary foods as "junk" foodsCourse SLO: 4Learning Objective: 1Learning Objective: 8Schiff - Chapter 01 #3435.(p. 15)Which of the following foods is the most energy dense per serving?A.Chocolate doughnutB. ½ cup fresh strawberriesC. 8 ounces fat-free milkD. 3 ounces baked chickenCourse SLO: 6Learning Objective: 6Schiff - Chapter 01 #3536.(p. 12)Which of the following foods naturally supplies all known nutrients?A. BananaB. Whole-grain breadC. SoybeansD.None of the choicesCourse SLO: 1Learning Objective: 8Schiff - Chapter 01 #3637.(p. 3)Which of the following statements is true?A. Dietitians generally classify foods as either "good" or "junk."B. According to scientific evidence, taking megadoses of vitamins and minerals helps prevent manychronic diseasesC.A diet that has variety contains many different kinds of nutritious foodsD. In the United States, you are more likely to see undernourished than overnourished peopleCourse SLO: 3Learning Objective: 8Schiff - Chapter 01 #3738.(p. 5)An essential nutrientA. Performs a vital function in the bodyB. Is only in foods from animal sourcesC.Must be supplied by the dietD. None of the choicesCourse SLO: N/ALearning Objective: 1Schiff - Chapter 01 #3839.(p. 12)Which of the following nutrients is the most essential for life?A.WaterB. ProteinC. Omega-3 fatty acidsD. Vitamin CCourse SLO: N/ALearning Objective: 1Schiff - Chapter 01 #3940.(p. 6)According to the Dietary Supplement and Health Education Act of 1994,A. Dietary supplements must be tested for effectiveness before they are marketedB. Genetically engineered foods are not fit for human consumptionC. Dietary supplements do not need to include ingredient information on labelsD.Manufacturers can classify certain herbal products and nutrient supplements as foodsCourse SLO: N/ALearning Objective: GeneralSchiff - Chapter 01 #40

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41.(p. 12)A 6-ounce serving of a beverage contains 15 grams of sugar and 5 grams of alcohol. This amount ofthe beverage supplies _____ kcal.A.95B. 105C. 125D. 180Course SLO: N/ALearning Objective: 7Schiff - Chapter 01 #4142.(p. 12)Which of the following substances is not a macronutrient?A. ProteinB.Vitamin CC. CarbohydrateD. FatCourse SLO: N/ALearning Objective: 1Schiff - Chapter 01 #4243.(p. 24)Proteins are necessary forA. Production of cellular components, such as membranesB. Regulation of body processesC. Cellular development, growth and maintenanceD.All of the choicesCourse SLO: 1Learning Objective: 4Schiff - Chapter 01 #4344.(p. 21)Which of the following statements is true?A. There is no reason to breastfeed a newborn.B. The breast milk has no nutritional value.C.Breast milk provides infants with immunity to some infectious diseases.D. Dietitians do not recommend that infants be breastfed.Course SLO: N/ALearning Objective: 10Schiff - Chapter 01 #4445.(p. 22)_____ is the use of living things to manufacture improved foods and other products.A.BiotechnologyB. OrganolepticsC. NutragenomicsD. None of the choicesCourse SLO: N/ALearning Objective: GeneralSchiff - Chapter 01 #4546.(p. 21)Which of the following groups of Canadians is most at risk of undernutrition?A.Chronic alcoholicsB. Preschool childrenC. College freshmenD. All of the choicesCourse SLO: N/ALearning Objective: 9Schiff - Chapter 01 #4647.(p. 21)In Canada, food insecurity is most likely to affectA. Adolescent boys experiencing a growth spurt.B. Adult women who take birth control pillsC.Elderly persons on fixed incomesD. Body builders consuming too many protein supplementsCourse SLO: 6Learning Objective: 9Schiff - Chapter 01 #47

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48.(p. 21)Shaina is in her 5thmonth of pregnancy. Her diet is poor because she rarely pays attention to herfood choices —she basically eats a limited variety of foods that she likes. Shaina was describedas "undernourished" by her physician. Thus, Shaina is likely to give birth to aA. Premature babyB. Baby with breathing difficultiesC. Low-birth weight babyD.All of the choicesCourse SLO: 5Learning Objective: N/ASchiff - Chapter 01 #4849.(p. 9)Today, the typical Canadian consumes _____ than Canadians did 35 years ago.A. More servings of milkB.Fewer eggsC. More kinds of fruitD. Fewer carbonated soft drinksCourse SLO: N/ALearning Objective: GeneralSchiff - Chapter 01 #4950.(p. 3)Which of the following factors influences a person's food choices?A. Close friendsB. Food advertisementsC. Parents' food choicesD.All of the choicesCourse SLO: 6Learning Objective: 2Schiff - Chapter 01 #5051.(p. 18)Which of the following statements is true?A. Malnutrition is unknown in Canada.B. The School Breakfast Program offers free or reduced-cost breakfasts to children, regardless of theirfamily incomes.C.Malnutrition is a state of health that occurs when the body is improperly nourished.D. All of the choices are correctCourse SLO: N/ALearning Objective: 10Schiff - Chapter 01 #5152.(p. 15)Dietitians often refer to _____ as empty-calorie foods.A.Carbonated soft drinksB. 100% fruit juicesC. Fat-free milk productsD. Cabbage, broccoli and cauliflowerCourse SLO: N/ALearning Objective: 8Schiff - Chapter 01 #5253.(p. 15)Which of the following foods or beverages is classified as "empty-calorie"?A. MilkB. Cottage cheeseC. CrackersD.BeerCourse SLO: 6Learning Objective: 8Schiff - Chapter 01 #5354.(p. 15)Which of the following foods is energy-dense?A. Fresh strawberriesB.Cheddar cheeseC. Orange juiceD. Romaine lettuceCourse SLO: 6Learning Objective: 6Schiff - Chapter 01 #54

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55.(p. 13)Which of the following statements is true?A. The human body uses only fat for energyB. Minerals such as calcium and iron provide about 3 kcal per gramC.Most foods are mixtures of nutrientsD. Phytochemicals are classified as essential nutrientsCourse SLO: 6Learning Objective: 8Schiff - Chapter 01 #5556.(p. 16)Which of the following practices is most likely to result in a vitamin toxicity disorder?A. Consuming 6 servings of fruits and vegetables dailyB.Taking megadoses of various vitamin supplements dailyC. Eating 4 ounces of chicken liver once a weekD. None of the choicesCourse SLO: 6Learning Objective: 8Schiff - Chapter 01 #56

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1 SummaryCategory# of QuestionsCourse SLO: 17Course SLO: 28Course SLO: 31Course SLO: 44Course SLO: 52Course SLO: 67Course SLO: N/A27Learning Objective: 113Learning Objective: 102Learning Objective: 21Learning Objective: 31Learning Objective: 45Learning Objective: 56Learning Objective: 64Learning Objective: 77Learning Objective: 89Learning Objective: 92Learning Objective: General8Learning Objective: N/A1Schiff - Chapter 0156

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2Student: ___________________________________________________________________________1.A group of registered dietitians is planning to conduct a scientific study to investigate the effects of eatinghoney on school-age children's behavior. At first, the researchers willA. Analyze the hypothesisB. Make observationsC. Identify relationships between variablesD. Gather data2.A group of scientists conducts a scientific study to investigate dietary factors that influence thedevelopment of obesity. Which of the following activities is not likely to be a component of their researchefforts?A. Making observations and formulating a hypothesisB. Submitting an article describing the study to a peer-reviewed journalC. Posting findings at the main researcher's Internet web siteD. Collecting data and analyzing results3.Researchers at a major American university plan a scientific study to investigate lifestyle factors thatcontribute to heart disease. Which of the following activities is likely to be a component of their researchefforts?A. Obtaining FDA and FTC approval to conduct research on human subjectsB. Submitting an article describing the study to a peer-reviewed journalC. Posting significant findings at the main researcher's Internet web siteD. None of the choices4.Scientists enroll 500 healthy adults in a study and collect dietary and other lifestyle information about thegroup. After 6 years, the scientists determine that study participants who ate at least 5 servings of fruitsand vegetables daily were less likely to develop high blood pressure than participants who ate fewer than5 servings of these foods daily. This study is an example of a(n) ____ study.A. ProspectiveB. NutritiveC. RetrospectiveD. Introspective5.Over a 2-year period, a scientist records the eating behaviors and physical activity patterns of a group of8-year-old children to determine whether these factors are associated with weight gain. This study is anexample of a(n) ____ study.A. Case-controlB. RetrospectiveC. ProspectiveD. In-vitro6.A group of nutrition researchers interviews 100 adults who have chronic high blood pressure to determinewhether there is an association between consuming diets low in calcium during adolescence anddeveloping high blood pressure in adulthood. This study is an example of a ____ study.A. Case-controlB. RetrospectiveC. ProspectiveD. Macrosomatic

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7.A group of nutrition researchers interviews 350 young adults who have eating disorders to determinewhether there is an association between having extremely stressful experiences during preschool yearsand developing eating disorders during adolescence. This study is an example of a(n) ____ study.A. Case-controlB. ExperimentalC. In-vitroD. Retrospective8.Scientists who investigate lifestyle factors that influence the prevalence of obesity among differentpopulation groups are conducting a(n) ____ study.A. EpidemiologicalB. TechnologicalC. PathologicalD. In-vitro9.Comparing the dietary practices of individuals who have diabetes to those of individuals who match theircharacteristics but are healthy is an example of a(n) ____ study.A. AnecdotalB. ProspectiveC. Case-controlD. In-vitro10. Researchers compare the dietary practices of 100 individuals who have high blood cholesterol levels tothose of 100 individuals who match their characteristics but have normal blood cholesterol levels. Thisstudy is an example of a(n) ____ study.A. ProspectiveB. Case-controlC. AnecdotalD. In-vitro11. Generally, epidemiological studiesA. Establish causationB. Prove correlationsC. Cannot determine cause-and-effect relationshipsD. Involve in-vitro experimentation12. Scientists analyzed the results of a study that examined the effects of eating low-, moderate- and high-fat diets on health. According to the study's findings, diets high in a certain type of fat increased subjects'chances of developing heart disease. This diet is a _____ for the disease.A. HypothesisB. Case studyC. ModulatorD. Risk factor13. Scientists analyzed the results of a study that examined the effects of eating low-, moderate-, and high-salt diets on health. According to the study's findings, high-salt diets are associated with increasedchances of developing heart disease. This diet is a _____ for the disease.A. HypothesisB. Risk factorC. ModulatorD. Case control14. Zack takes 500 mg of vitamin C daily. He advises his friends to take vitamin C supplements because, heclaims, the vitamin protects him from cold viruses. His claim is anA. Experimental risk factorB. AnecdoteC. IntrospectionD. Evidential hypothesis

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15. Emily has brittle fingernails that crack and split easily. Emily's mother advises her daughter to takegelatin pills 3 times/day, because she has heard the practice strengthens fingernails. The mother'snutrition-related advice is an example of a(n)A. AnecdoteB. Double-blind studyC. Uncontrolled experimentD. Placebo16. Having a control group enables researchers toA. Provide specific treatments to participants of the groupB. Compare findings of the control group with those of the experimental groupC. Avoid using harmful interventions when testing control subjects' responsesD. None of the choices17. Phil is a participant in a study designed to examine the effects of taking a dietary supplement on muscletissue development. Phil suspects he is in the experimental group, because he is certain his musclesare bigger and stronger as a result of taking the product supplied by the researchers. When the study iscompleted, Phil learns that he did not receive the dietary supplement. Phil thinks the researchers madea mistake—he is certain his muscle mass increased while he took the supplement. His response to thefake "supplement" is a(n)A. Experimental denialB. Testimonial impactC. Unequivocal biasD. Placebo effect18. The host of a radio program makes a "red flag" claim about a nutrition-related product because the claimis generally an indication that the information about the product is unreliable. The radio program hostsaid,A. "According to the FDA, this product is a dietary supplement."B. "All ingredients in this product have been scientifically tested."C. "This product contains sugar and certain artificial color and flavor additives."D. "The ingredients in this product are listed on the label."19. A newspaper article in the newspaper reports that drinking two cups of green tea daily reduces the riskof memory loss in older adults. The researchers who conducted the study are employees of a companythat packages green tea for sale in the United States. If the scientists' findings were influenced by theirpersonal attitudes, consumers should be wary of the reliability of the findings because of the likelihoodofA. Research biasB. Placebo effectC. Wishful thinkingD. Statistical error20. Bonita is a biochemist for a manufacturer that uses tomato seed extract to make a dietary supplement.According to the results of her research, people who take the dietary supplements do not report areduction in the number of upper respiratory tract infections they experience, including the common cold.However, Bonita's boss does not encourage her to publish the findings in scientific literature. The boss'slack of enthusiasm for spreading the news about Bonita's research is an example of researchA. DenialB. WhistleblowingC. BiasD. None of the choices

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21. Which of the following observations is an example of an inverse correlation?A.When members of a population increase their consumption of milk and milk products, their risk ofbone fractures decreasesB.As children increase their physical activity level, they are more likely to develop greater muscle massthan children who are less activeC.When pregnant women gain more weight than average, they are more likely to give birth to babies whoare heavier than averageD. None of the choices are correct22. Which of the following observations is an example of a positive correlation?A. When members of a population consume fewer fruits and vegetables, their risk of high blood pressureincreasesB.Children who obtain more physical activity tend to have fewer infections more muscle mass than lessphysically active childrenC.When pregnant women gain less weight than average, they are more likely to give birth to babies whoare lighter than averageD. None of the choices are correct23. Scientists study 200 adults who have type 2 diabetes and 200 adults who have similar characteristicsbut do not have the disease. For 18 months, the researchers collect lifestyle information on all the studyparticipants. According to the study's findings, the adults with type 2 diabetes were 25% less physicallyactive than their counterparts who did not have type 2 diabetes. This is an example of a(n) _____study.A. Inverse relationshipB. AnecdotalC. Case-controlD. Prospective24. A group of scientists suspects certain dietary practices are partially responsible for different ratesof hypertension among different populations. To test their hypothesis, the researchers examine dataconcerning the different population groups' hypertension rates and their past dietary practices. Thisresearch is a(n) _____ study.A. RetrospectiveB. Case-controlC. ProspectiveD. Hypothetical25. Scientists conduct a study in which 100 adults with chronic diarrhea are divided into 2 groups of 50people. One group is given a supply of yogurt that contains a certain kind of bacteria and the other groupis given yogurt that is bacteria free. The study's participants and researchers do not know which group ofsubjects has the bacteria in the yogurt and which group does not. The scientists instruct the participantsto eat the entire 8 ounces of yogurt once a day for a month and record the their bowel habits. This is anexample of a(n) ____ study.A. EpidemiologicalB. Double-blindC. UncontrolledD. Hypothetical26. A group of researchers wants to determine whether certain dietary factors are associated with the risk ofattention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The scientists follow a group of 500 healthy newbornbabies for 10 years and collect health information as well as dietary practices for each child. At the endof the study period, the scientists analyze the data for correlations between the children's dietary practicesand their likelihood of being diagnosed with ADHD. This is an example of a _____ study.A. ProspectiveB. FactorialC. RetrospectiveD. Hypothetical

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27. Scientists are conducting research to determine the effects of an herbal supplement on the emotionalhealth of 100 adults. The researchers give 50 subjects pills that contain the herb. The remaining subjectsreceive pills that look, smell, and taste like the herbal pills but contain no active ingredients. Neither theresearchers nor the subjects know whether their pills contain the herb. This is an example of a(n) ______study.A. EpidemiologicalB. Double-blindC. Case-controlledD. None of the choices28. Researchers are conducting a study to determine the effects of vitamin C on the human immune system.The study involves providing pills that contain vitamin C to one group of human subjects and pills that donot contain vitamin C or other active ingredients to another group of people. The pills that do not containthe vitamin areA. AntidotesB. SupplementsC. PlacebosD. Probiotics29. Researchers are conducting a study to determine the effects of zinc supplements on the human immunesystem. The study involves providing pills that contain zinc to one group of human subjects and pills thatdo not contain zinc or other active ingredients to another group of people. The pills that do not containzinc areA. ProbioticsB. SupplementsC. AntidotesD. Placebos30. Which of the following statements is true?A.In the United States, scientists can conduct studies on humans without telling the participants about therisks involved in the researchB. Before scientists begin their research, they develop a hypothesis to guide their studyC.A study that examines the effects of consuming different amounts of sugar on the health of rats is anin-vitro experimentD. All of the choices are correct31. Which of the following periodicals features peer-reviewed articles?A.Journal of the American Medical AssociationB.American Journal of Clinical NutritionC.Nutrition ReviewsD. All of the choices32. The government agency that enforces consumer protection laws by investigating false or misleadinghealth-related claims is theA. Competition Bureau CanadaB. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)C. Agricultural Research Service (ARS)D. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)33. Actress Lotta Talent appears in commercials endorsing the herbal supplement hoodia for weight loss. Herendorsement is an example of a(n)A. Unbiased reportB. Scientifically valid claimC. Anecdotal referenceD. Testimonial

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34. The professional football star Andro "The Man" McGraw claims the dietary supplement AminoProFixhelped him build muscle mass quickly and safely. His endorsement of the product is an example ofA. Unbiased reportingB. A scientifically valid claimC. A testimonialD. Peer review35. Which of the following web sites is most likely a source of biased and unreliable nutrition information?A.www.purdue.eduB.www.nutrition.comfor healthy bodiesC.www.eatright.orgD.www.mypyramid.gov36. A popular fitness magazine has an article about the health benefits of high-fiber diets. If the article'sauthor has the credentials _____ after his or her name, the article is likely to be a reliable source ofnutrition informationA. R.D.B. Ph.D.C. D.N.D. M.D.37. A popular women's health magazine has an article about the health benefits of consuming calcium-richfoods. If the article's author has the credentials _____ after his or her name, the article is likely to be areliable source of nutrition information.A. D.N.B. Ph.D.C. R.D.D. M.D.38. Which of the following statements is false?A.The Internet is generally a reliable source of nutrition information because information posted at websites has been peer-reviewedB. A placebo is a fake treatmentC. When evaluating claims for dietary supplements, be wary of products that include promises for quickremediesD. In general, personal web sites, such as blogs, are not reliable sources of nutrition information39. Which of the following statements is true?A. The majority of testimonials for weight loss supplements are based on scientific evidenceB.In general, a commercial (*.com) Internet web site is a more reliable source of scientifically basedhealth advice than a *.gov or an *.org siteC. An "in-vitro" experiment is one that is conducted on parts of living organisms, such as cellsD. None of the choices are correct40. Which of the following statements is false?A. Americans can expect new dietary advice regularly because nutrition is a dynamic, evolving scienceB.A single-blind study is one in which neither the participants nor the researchers are aware of who isreceiving the placebo or the experimental treatmentC. The R.D. Credential is legally protectedD. All of the choices are correct41. Articles that appear in _____ have undergone peer-review.A. Journal of the American Dietetic AssociationB. Journal of the American Medical AssociationC. Journal of NutritionD. All of the choices

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42. The Journal of Nutrition and the Journal of the American Dietetic Association are likely to be sources ofreliable nutrition information becauseA. Many public libraries subscribe to themB. People with Ph.D.s are hired to write articles published in these journalsC. Their articles have undergone peer-review before they are publishedD. All of the choices are correct43. A magazine article about weight loss diets includes false information about the process of digestion thatuses scientific-sounding terms to make it seem factual and obtained by scientific methods. The faultyinformation is an example ofA. MislabelingB. BiasC. PseudoscienceD. None of the choices44. An advertisement for a weight loss product includes _____, indicating that the ad is an unreliable sourceof nutrition information and the product is likely to be worthless.A. The statement that individual results may varyB. Promises of a quick and easy path to weight lossC. Vague, meaningless termsD. All of the choices45. In Canada, _____ investigates complaints about false or misleading health claims that appear in foodadvertisements.A. World Health OrganizationB. U.S. Department of AgricultureC. American Dietetic AssociationD. Competition Bureau Canada46. Which of the following statements is true?A. People who describe themselves as nutritionists are registered dietitiansB. In general, registered dietitians are reliable sources of nutrition informationC. Pseudoscience is the practice of medicine without proper training and credentialsD. In the United States, a person can obtain a Ph.D. Only by graduating from an accredited institution ofhigher learning47. A person claims his newly invented device treats cancer without surgery, medication or other forms ofconventional medical therapy. However, people who have used the device report that it was not helpful,and it may have harmed them. According to this information, the inventor's claims and his device areA. IntuitiveB. UnbiasedC. QuackeryD. Legal48. Which of the following statements is true?A. Scientist follow the Medical Research Council of Canada guidelines when performing researchinvolving humansB. Pseudoscience is the scientific study of the causation and treatment of chronic diseasesC. In the United States, only registered dietitians can provide nutrition information legallyD.To maintain their certification, registered dietitians are not required to update their knowledge ofnutrition and dietetics regularly49. During a television interview, Theresa provides the following statement. "I lost 15 pounds using thisproduct for 10 days." Theresa's statement is an example of a(n):A. Medical hypothesisB. TestimonalC. Intuitive deductionD. Personal observation

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50. A magazine advertisement for a weight loss product includes before and after photos of a woman whosupposedly lost 50 pounds in 3 weeks while taking the product. The bottom of the ad includes thestatement, "Results are not typical." This statement is an example of a(n)A. TestimonialB. AnecdoteC. PlaceboD. Disclaimer51. A television advertisement for a protein supplement includes before and after photos of a young man.In the "before" photo, the man appears unhappy and slim, but he looks thrilled and very muscular inthe "after" photo. The narrator claims the man gained 30 pounds of "solid muscle" while taking thesupplement for only 2 months. At the bottom of the man's after photo, you notice a statement in smallprint that is difficult to read. According to the statement, "results may vary." This statement is an exampleof aA. DisclaimerB. PlaceboC. Peer-reviewD. None of the choices

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2 Key1.(p. 31)A group of registered dietitians is planning to conduct a scientific study to investigate the effects ofeating honey on school-age children's behavior. At first, the researchers willA. Analyze the hypothesisB.Make observationsC. Identify relationships between variablesD. Gather dataCourse SLO: 4Learning Objective: 2Schiff - Chapter 02 #12.(p. 35)A group of scientists conducts a scientific study to investigate dietary factors that influence thedevelopment of obesity. Which of the following activities is not likely to be a component of theirresearch efforts?A. Making observations and formulating a hypothesisB. Submitting an article describing the study to a peer-reviewed journalC.Posting findings at the main researcher's Internet web siteD. Collecting data and analyzing resultsCourse SLO: 4Learning Objective: 2Schiff - Chapter 02 #23.(p. 35)Researchers at a major American university plan a scientific study to investigate lifestyle factorsthat contribute to heart disease. Which of the following activities is likely to be a component of theirresearch efforts?A. Obtaining FDA and FTC approval to conduct research on human subjectsB.Submitting an article describing the study to a peer-reviewed journalC. Posting significant findings at the main researcher's Internet web siteD. None of the choicesCourse SLO: 4Learning Objective: 2Schiff - Chapter 02 #34.(p. 32)Scientists enroll 500 healthy adults in a study and collect dietary and other lifestyle information aboutthe group. After 6 years, the scientists determine that study participants who ate at least 5 servings offruits and vegetables daily were less likely to develop high blood pressure than participants who atefewer than 5 servings of these foods daily. This study is an example of a(n) ____ study.A.ProspectiveB. NutritiveC. RetrospectiveD. IntrospectiveCourse SLO: 4Learning Objective: 2Schiff - Chapter 02 #45.(p. 32)Over a 2-year period, a scientist records the eating behaviors and physical activity patterns of a groupof 8-year-old children to determine whether these factors are associated with weight gain. This studyis an example of a(n) ____ study.A. Case-controlB. RetrospectiveC.ProspectiveD. In-vitroCourse SLO: 4Learning Objective: 2Schiff - Chapter 02 #5

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6.(p. 32)A group of nutrition researchers interviews 100 adults who have chronic high blood pressure todetermine whether there is an association between consuming diets low in calcium during adolescenceand developing high blood pressure in adulthood. This study is an example of a ____ study.A. Case-controlB.RetrospectiveC. ProspectiveD. MacrosomaticCourse SLO: 4Learning Objective: 2Schiff - Chapter 02 #67.(p. 32)A group of nutrition researchers interviews 350 young adults who have eating disorders to determinewhether there is an association between having extremely stressful experiences during preschool yearsand developing eating disorders during adolescence. This study is an example of a(n) ____ study.A. Case-controlB. ExperimentalC. In-vitroD.RetrospectiveCourse SLO: 4Learning Objective: 2Schiff - Chapter 02 #78.(p. 31)Scientists who investigate lifestyle factors that influence the prevalence of obesity among differentpopulation groups are conducting a(n) ____ study.A.EpidemiologicalB. TechnologicalC. PathologicalD. In-vitroCourse SLO: 4Learning Objective: 2Schiff - Chapter 02 #89.(p. 32)Comparing the dietary practices of individuals who have diabetes to those of individuals who matchtheir characteristics but are healthy is an example of a(n) ____ study.A. AnecdotalB. ProspectiveC.Case-controlD. In-vitroCourse SLO: 4Learning Objective: 2Schiff - Chapter 02 #910.(p. 31)Researchers compare the dietary practices of 100 individuals who have high blood cholesterol levelsto those of 100 individuals who match their characteristics but have normal blood cholesterol levels.This study is an example of a(n) ____ study.A. ProspectiveB.Case-controlC. AnecdotalD. In-vitroCourse SLO: 4Learning Objective: 2Schiff - Chapter 02 #1011.(p. 31)Generally, epidemiological studiesA. Establish causationB. Prove correlationsC.Cannot determine cause-and-effect relationshipsD. Involve in-vitro experimentationCourse SLO: 4Learning Objective: 1Learning Objective: 2Schiff - Chapter 02 #11

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12.(p. 32)Scientists analyzed the results of a study that examined the effects of eating low-, moderate- andhigh-fat diets on health. According to the study's findings, diets high in a certain type of fat increasedsubjects' chances of developing heart disease. This diet is a _____ for the disease.A. HypothesisB. Case studyC. ModulatorD.Risk factorCourse SLO: 4Learning Objective: 2Schiff - Chapter 02 #1213.(p. 32)Scientists analyzed the results of a study that examined the effects of eating low-, moderate-, andhigh-salt diets on health. According to the study's findings, high-salt diets are associated withincreased chances of developing heart disease. This diet is a _____ for the disease.A. HypothesisB.Risk factorC. ModulatorD. Case controlCourse SLO: 4Learning Objective: 2Schiff - Chapter 02 #1314.(p. 31)Zack takes 500 mg of vitamin C daily. He advises his friends to take vitamin C supplements because,he claims, the vitamin protects him from cold viruses. His claim is anA. Experimental risk factorB.AnecdoteC. IntrospectionD. Evidential hypothesisCourse SLO: 4Learning Objective: 1Schiff - Chapter 02 #1415.(p. 31)Emily has brittle fingernails that crack and split easily. Emily's mother advises her daughter to takegelatin pills 3 times/day, because she has heard the practice strengthens fingernails. The mother'snutrition-related advice is an example of a(n)A.AnecdoteB. Double-blind studyC. Uncontrolled experimentD. PlaceboCourse SLO: 4Learning Objective: 1Schiff - Chapter 02 #1516.(p. 32)Having a control group enables researchers toA. Provide specific treatments to participants of the groupB.Compare findings of the control group with those of the experimental groupC. Avoid using harmful interventions when testing control subjects' responsesD. None of the choicesCourse SLO: N/ALearning Objective: 3Schiff - Chapter 02 #16

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17.(p. 34)Phil is a participant in a study designed to examine the effects of taking a dietary supplement onmuscle tissue development. Phil suspects he is in the experimental group, because he is certain hismuscles are bigger and stronger as a result of taking the product supplied by the researchers. Whenthe study is completed, Phil learns that he did not receive the dietary supplement. Phil thinks theresearchers made a mistake—he is certain his muscle mass increased while he took the supplement.His response to the fake "supplement" is a(n)A. Experimental denialB. Testimonial impactC. Unequivocal biasD.Placebo effectCourse SLO: 4Learning Objective: 1Schiff - Chapter 02 #1718.(p. 41)The host of a radio program makes a "red flag" claim about a nutrition-related product becausethe claim is generally an indication that the information about the product is unreliable. The radioprogram host said,A. "According to the FDA, this product is a dietary supplement."B."All ingredients in this product have been scientifically tested."C. "This product contains sugar and certain artificial color and flavor additives."D. "The ingredients in this product are listed on the label."Course SLO: 4Learning Objective: 5Schiff - Chapter 02 #1819.(p. 36)A newspaper article in the newspaper reports that drinking two cups of green tea daily reduces the riskof memory loss in older adults. The researchers who conducted the study are employees of a companythat packages green tea for sale in the United States. If the scientists' findings were influenced bytheir personal attitudes, consumers should be wary of the reliability of the findings because of thelikelihood ofA.Research biasB. Placebo effectC. Wishful thinkingD. Statistical errorCourse SLO: 4Learning Objective: 4Schiff - Chapter 02 #1920.(p. 36)Bonita is a biochemist for a manufacturer that uses tomato seed extract to make a dietary supplement.According to the results of her research, people who take the dietary supplements do not report areduction in the number of upper respiratory tract infections they experience, including the commoncold. However, Bonita's boss does not encourage her to publish the findings in scientific literature.The boss's lack of enthusiasm for spreading the news about Bonita's research is an example ofresearchA. DenialB. WhistleblowingC.BiasD. None of the choicesCourse SLO: 4Learning Objective: 4Schiff - Chapter 02 #2021.(p. 33)Which of the following observations is an example of an inverse correlation?A.When members of a population increase their consumption of milk and milk products, their risk ofbone fractures decreasesB.As children increase their physical activity level, they are more likely to develop greater musclemass than children who are less activeC.When pregnant women gain more weight than average, they are more likely to give birth to babieswho are heavier than averageD. None of the choices are correctCourse SLO: 4Learning Objective: 1Schiff - Chapter 02 #21

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22.(p. 33)Which of the following observations is an example of a positive correlation?A. When members of a population consume fewer fruits and vegetables, their risk of high bloodpressure increasesB.Children who obtain more physical activity tend to have fewer infections more muscle mass thanless physically active childrenC.When pregnant women gain less weight than average, they are more likely to give birth to babieswho are lighter than averageD. None of the choices are correctCourse SLO: 4Learning Objective: 1Schiff - Chapter 02 #2223.(p. 31)Scientists study 200 adults who have type 2 diabetes and 200 adults who have similar characteristicsbut do not have the disease. For 18 months, the researchers collect lifestyle information on all thestudy participants. According to the study's findings, the adults with type 2 diabetes were 25% lessphysically active than their counterparts who did not have type 2 diabetes. This is an example of a(n)_____ study.A. Inverse relationshipB. AnecdotalC.Case-controlD. ProspectiveCourse SLO: 4Learning Objective: 2Schiff - Chapter 02 #2324.(p. 32)A group of scientists suspects certain dietary practices are partially responsible for different ratesof hypertension among different populations. To test their hypothesis, the researchers examine dataconcerning the different population groups' hypertension rates and their past dietary practices. Thisresearch is a(n) _____ study.A.RetrospectiveB. Case-controlC. ProspectiveD. HypotheticalCourse SLO: 4Learning Objective: 1Schiff - Chapter 02 #2425.(p. 35)Scientists conduct a study in which 100 adults with chronic diarrhea are divided into 2 groups of 50people. One group is given a supply of yogurt that contains a certain kind of bacteria and the othergroup is given yogurt that is bacteria free. The study's participants and researchers do not know whichgroup of subjects has the bacteria in the yogurt and which group does not. The scientists instruct theparticipants to eat the entire 8 ounces of yogurt once a day for a month and record the their bowelhabits. This is an example of a(n) ____ study.A. EpidemiologicalB.Double-blindC. UncontrolledD. HypotheticalCourse SLO: 4Learning Objective: 2Schiff - Chapter 02 #25
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