The Science of Nutrition

Question 1

PICO (T):

Answer 1

• Population or Problem
• Intervention
• Comparison
• Outcome
• Time frame or Type of study

Question 2

types of nutritional studies:

Answer 2

observational and interventional studies

Question 3

what is an observational study?

Answer 3

• Correlations can be observed, cause and effect CANNOT be determined
• Ex. cohort studies and case control studies

Question 4

what are interventional studies?

Answer 4

uses an experimental group as compared to a control (placebo) group to determine cause or effect
A randomized control trials (RCT) is the gold standard of interventional studies

Question 5

what is a retrospective study?

Answer 5

where you know the outcome but are looking back to find a possible cause

Question 6

what is a prospective study?

Answer 6

where you dont know the outcome yet and are looking fowardto see the outcomes

Question 7

no association:

Answer 7

straight horizontal line

Question 8

inverse association:

Answer 8

angling down towards right corner

Question 9

direct association:

Answer 9

angling down towards left corner

Question 10

what does the CRAAP stand for?

Answer 10

• Currency
• Relevance
• Authority
• Accuracy
• Purpose

Question 11

what are the two building blocks of cartilage produced in the body?

Answer 11

glucosamine and chondroitin sulphate

Question 12

what can help rebuild cartilage and reduce pain in OA?

Answer 12

supplements