Latest Update
Chapter one- food is more than something you eat
(Key things) - ANS ✔ - -nutrigenomics (interaction of nutrients and genes with regard to prevention
or treatment of a disease)
Ex: the compounds found in broccoli turn off certain genes that may lead to cancer prevention!
-alcohol isn’t a nutrient (empty cals)
-protein and carbs contain 4cals/gram but fats provide 9/gram
Scientific method steps - ANS ✔ - 1. Observe
2.develop a question
3.test
4.collect information
5.analyze findings
6.form conclusions
Group that gets no testing is the _____ group - ANS ✔ - control
Group that is tested on is the ______ group - ANS ✔ - intervention group
Why is peer review important - ANS ✔ - minimizes the cause of error
How are people allowed to publish nutrient info that isn’t true? - ANS ✔ - because of the 1st
amendment of the constitution
Dris (dietary reference intake) - ANS ✔ - -diet planning
-talks about energy and nutrients