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Nutritional Science 132 Exam 1
Chapters 1-4 Key Terms
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Undergraduate 1
02/13/2008

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Anecdotal Evidence
Definition
information that is not based on facts or careful study, but rather the experience of one person.
Term
What are the pitfalls of anecdotal evidence?
Definition
- individual genetic/metabolic differences
- coincidences
- lifestyle factors
- allergic reactions
- side effects
- cause/type of illness
Term
What are the stages of the Scientific Method?
Definition
1) ask questions (rooted from anecdotal evidence
2) formulate hypothesis
3) conduct experiment
4) evaluate outcome
5) confirm or reject hypothesis
6) reformulate hypothesis is necessary
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Experimental Group
Definition
In Experimental Design, this is the group that receives treatment.
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Control Group
Definition
In Experimental Design, this is the group that does NOT receive treatment.
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Epidemiological Study
Definition
A natural experiment conducted by a population on itself. In a large enough population there exists in exposure.
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Case Control Study
Definition
- Match case with controls
- Compare exposure levels
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Exposure
Definition
In an experiment, the hypothetical cause of an outcome, as in lung cancer may be from exposure to tobacco smoke.
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Correlation
Definition
the relationship between two associated things. Does not prove cause and effect by itself.
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Confounder
Definition
a factor associated with some outcome that confuses or confounds the determination of true cause and effect.
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Double-Blind
Definition
a study which neither the researcher nor the study subject knows which treatment the subject is getting.
Term
Generalizability
Definition
the degree to which one finding can be assumed to apply to some other group or situation.
Term
Control
Definition
means that the only difference between groups of subjects is the experimental variable you are researching.
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What type of study gives the most generalizability?
Definition
- Human Studies
- Epidemiological Studies
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What type of study gives the most control?
Definition
- Animal Studies
- Low Control: human and epidemiological
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Where does one look for the most reliable studies?
Definition
- Scientific Publications
- Expert opinion (multiple is better)
Term
What questions should one ask oneself when reading reports of research?
Definition
- Are different experts quoted as having the same opinion about the research?

- Does it fit in with your knowledge?
Term
Who are good sources of nutrition information?
Definition
Registered Dietitians (RDs)
Term
In what kinds of environments do we see people relying primarily on hunting?
Definition
Places where food is not abundant

- Harsh, icy environment of the Inuit/Eskimo
- Temperate climate of the Ojibwa Indians of norther Wisconsin
Term
What type of foods do the Eskimo hunt/gather?
Definition
- Seal, whale, caribou, fish, berries, greens, vegetable contents of animals' stomachs (buffalo -> grass)

- little variety in nutrition
Term
What type of foods do the Ojibwa hunt/gather?
Definition
- Staple food: wild rice
- Great agriculturists: corn, squash, and beans
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