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_____ can be classified as a dietary supplement.
_____ can be classified as a dietary supplement.
- Cherry jelly
- Chewing tobacco
- Ginkgo biloba (correct)
- Orange drink
Which of the following practices is an example of integrative health care?
Which of the following practices is an example of integrative health care?
- A physician who has a patient take prescription medications to reduce chronic heartburn
- A physician who treats a patient's back pain with cortisone injections and massage therapy (correct)
- A physician who applies evening primrose oil to the skin of a person to treat a rash
- A surgeon who removes a cancerous tumor from a patient's stomach
Which of the following practices is an example of integrative health care?
Which of the following practices is an example of integrative health care?
- Applying a prescription antibiotic to a wound and wrapping the affected area with sterile gauze to prevent infection
- Having psychological counseling and taking St. John's wort to improve mood (correct)
- Taking an aspirin and resting quietly to relieve a headache
- Having surgery and physical therapy to treat a torn tendon
At first, the researchers will ________.
At first, the researchers will ________.
Which of the following activities is likely to be a component of their research efforts?
Which of the following activities is likely to be a component of their research efforts?
This study is an example of a ____ study.
This study is an example of a ____ study.
Based on this information, the researchers should design a (an) _____ study.
Based on this information, the researchers should design a (an) _____ study.
Generally, epidemiological studies cannot determine cause-and-effect relationships.
Generally, epidemiological studies cannot determine cause-and-effect relationships.
His claim about the usefulness of the vitamin is an ________.
His claim about the usefulness of the vitamin is an ________.
Having a control group enables researchers to ________.
Having a control group enables researchers to ________.
The radio program host said, ________.
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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