NSD 225 Exam Study Guide
What is the scientific method based on? Why is this beneficial? - Answer The basic
process involves making an observation, forming a hypothesis, making a prediction,
conducting an experiment and finally analyzing the results. The principals of the
scientific method can be applied in many areas, including scientific research, business
and technology.
Who would be a good person to get nutrition advice from? - Answer Registered
dietitians or professionals with advanced degrees in the field of nutrition are the most
credible sources for sound nutrition advice.
RDNS
nutrition profs
nutrition scientist
What are the advantages and disadvantages of animal studies? - Answer advantages:
-easier,cheaper,and faster than human studies
-can study Whole Foods and diets
disadvantages:
-artifical diets and enviorments
-may not apply to people
-need follow-up human studies
What are the different types of research studies? What kind of relationships doeach
demonstrate? - Answer test tube studies -invetro
animal studies-
human observational studies
human intervention studies
studying humans is likely to provide us with more accurate information than studying
animals
What is a health claim? What should you watch out for with health claims? - Answer
Health claims relate the intake of a nutrient to a particular disease state or other health
condition, rather than just the general function of the body
only a few health claims are authorized health claims based on extensive scientific
research and agreement by nutrition experts.
, authorized vs qualified
What is the difference between subcutaneous and visceral fat? What are
theirassociations to health issues? - Answer subcutaneous fat- tissue lies under the skin
and tends to be thicker in the abdomen , thighs, buttocks and breasts
visceral fat- spread over the stomach and intestines. men tend to have more than
women. \
too much fat can have harmful effects on your health
What do "apple-shape obesity" and "pear-shape obesity" mean? - Answer pear-. Fat
distributed in the lower extremities, around the hips, buttocks, and thighs (called
pear-shape obesity), does not present as great a risk. Pear-shape obesity is more
common in women.
apple- Fat distributed primarily in the abdominal area (called apple-shape obesity) is
characteristic of many men (but also is present in some women). This apple-shape
obesity is linked to increased risk for coronary heart disease, hypertension, high
cholesterol, Type 2 diabetes, and some forms of cancer.
What is BMI? Is BMI the best indicator for health? - Answer BMI-body mass index
BMI= body weight/height^2
Not the best indicator it has some flaws best to use body comp
What is body composition? - Answer body composition is the makeup of your body
weight. wether it be muscle, bone, organs, or lean mass.
What are the benefits of fat being stored in adipose tissue? - Answer Adipose can
insulate us from the cold, cushions our organs from being jostled when we move,
protects us from starvation when limited food is available.
What is energy balance? What does it mean when you are in a negative energybalance,
and what does it mean when you are in a positive energy balance? - Answer energy
balance- if we can balance our deposits and withdrawals, we can maintain a healthy
level of body fat.
negative energy balance-when the number of deposits is less than the number of
withdrawals
positive energy- when the number of deposits is greater than the number of withdrawals
What is the correlation between insulin and fat storage? - Answer Insulin drives fat
storage
when blood sugar is high after carb-rich meals, insulin causes fat deposits into adipose
cells
What is the scientific method based on? Why is this beneficial? - Answer The basic
process involves making an observation, forming a hypothesis, making a prediction,
conducting an experiment and finally analyzing the results. The principals of the
scientific method can be applied in many areas, including scientific research, business
and technology.
Who would be a good person to get nutrition advice from? - Answer Registered
dietitians or professionals with advanced degrees in the field of nutrition are the most
credible sources for sound nutrition advice.
RDNS
nutrition profs
nutrition scientist
What are the advantages and disadvantages of animal studies? - Answer advantages:
-easier,cheaper,and faster than human studies
-can study Whole Foods and diets
disadvantages:
-artifical diets and enviorments
-may not apply to people
-need follow-up human studies
What are the different types of research studies? What kind of relationships doeach
demonstrate? - Answer test tube studies -invetro
animal studies-
human observational studies
human intervention studies
studying humans is likely to provide us with more accurate information than studying
animals
What is a health claim? What should you watch out for with health claims? - Answer
Health claims relate the intake of a nutrient to a particular disease state or other health
condition, rather than just the general function of the body
only a few health claims are authorized health claims based on extensive scientific
research and agreement by nutrition experts.
, authorized vs qualified
What is the difference between subcutaneous and visceral fat? What are
theirassociations to health issues? - Answer subcutaneous fat- tissue lies under the skin
and tends to be thicker in the abdomen , thighs, buttocks and breasts
visceral fat- spread over the stomach and intestines. men tend to have more than
women. \
too much fat can have harmful effects on your health
What do "apple-shape obesity" and "pear-shape obesity" mean? - Answer pear-. Fat
distributed in the lower extremities, around the hips, buttocks, and thighs (called
pear-shape obesity), does not present as great a risk. Pear-shape obesity is more
common in women.
apple- Fat distributed primarily in the abdominal area (called apple-shape obesity) is
characteristic of many men (but also is present in some women). This apple-shape
obesity is linked to increased risk for coronary heart disease, hypertension, high
cholesterol, Type 2 diabetes, and some forms of cancer.
What is BMI? Is BMI the best indicator for health? - Answer BMI-body mass index
BMI= body weight/height^2
Not the best indicator it has some flaws best to use body comp
What is body composition? - Answer body composition is the makeup of your body
weight. wether it be muscle, bone, organs, or lean mass.
What are the benefits of fat being stored in adipose tissue? - Answer Adipose can
insulate us from the cold, cushions our organs from being jostled when we move,
protects us from starvation when limited food is available.
What is energy balance? What does it mean when you are in a negative energybalance,
and what does it mean when you are in a positive energy balance? - Answer energy
balance- if we can balance our deposits and withdrawals, we can maintain a healthy
level of body fat.
negative energy balance-when the number of deposits is less than the number of
withdrawals
positive energy- when the number of deposits is greater than the number of withdrawals
What is the correlation between insulin and fat storage? - Answer Insulin drives fat
storage
when blood sugar is high after carb-rich meals, insulin causes fat deposits into adipose
cells
