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_____ can be classified as a dietary supplement.
Which of the following practices is an example of integrative health care?
Which of the following practices is an example of integrative health care?
At first, the researchers will ________.
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Which of the following activities is likely to be a component of their research efforts?
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This study is an example of a ____ study.
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Based on this information, the researchers should design a (an) _____ study.
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Generally, epidemiological studies cannot determine cause-and-effect relationships.
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His claim about the usefulness of the vitamin is an ________.
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Having a control group enables researchers to ________.
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The radio program host said, ________.
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Study Notes
Dietary Supplements and Integrative Health Care
- Ginkgo biloba is classified as a dietary supplement.
- Integrative health care combines conventional medicine with complementary therapies, exemplified by a physician treating back pain with both cortisone injections and massage therapy.
Psychological and Nutritional Studies
- Example of integrative health care includes combining psychological counseling with St. John's wort for mood improvement.
- Initial phase in scientific studies involves making observations to formulate hypotheses.
- Research on honey's effect on children's behavior begins with the observation phase.
Research Methodologies
- A 10-year study on 25,000 adults aims to identify lifestyle factors contributing to stomach cancer, with the outcome expected to be published in peer-reviewed journals.
- A retrospective study examines past dietary habits in 100 adults to find links to chronic high blood pressure.
- Epidemiological studies focus on lifestyle factors related to diseases like asthma in children but cannot establish causation.
Anecdotes and Control Groups
- Claims such as vitamin C's efficacy against colds made by individuals, such as Zack, are anecdotal and lack scientific backing.
- Control groups are vital in research for comparing experimental and control group findings, enhancing the validity of results.
Caution in Nutrition Claims
- A "red flag" claim indicates unreliable information; an example includes claims that all ingredients in a product have been scientifically tested.
- Be skeptical of blanket statements regarding products, especially those lacking rigorous scientific validation.
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Test your knowledge with these flashcards focusing on Chapter 2 of Nutrition. Covering dietary supplements and integrative health care practices, this quiz will enhance your understanding of key concepts. Prepare to deepen your insights into nutrition science!
