Nutrition as Science Flashcards
What are the five steps of the scientific process?
Observation, hypothesis, experiment, results, publish
What is a case study?
A study on an individual over a long period of time.
What is an epidemiological study?
The whole population is involved, usually results in correlation.
What is an intervention?
Like an experiment, contains experimental group and control group, can imply causation.
What is a laboratory design?
An experiment done in a lab setting.
What does a registered dietitian do?
They go through training, pass a final exam, and continue education.
What does a nutritionist do?
They study/advise others, may or may not have a degree. Not always accountable.
What is excess significance bias?
Belief that comes from untrue/dramatic headlines.
What is an example of excess significance bias?
“New study proves that drinking diet coke will lead to cancer.”
What is healthy user bias?
Belief that because a “healthy” person engages in this behavior, they should too.
What is financial bias?
Belief that study is true or not true because of who is financially involved.
What is an absolute risk?
The actual number of people at risk.
What is an example of an absolute risk?
People who drink chocolate milk every day have a 2% chance of having blue nails.
What is a relative risk?
The risk in comparison to if something is done or not.
What is an example of a relative risk?
Drinking chocolate milk doubles your chance of developing heart disease.
