SCI 228 Final Exam 2021 with all the correct answers (Real exam)
(TCO 1) The second step of the scientific method is:
observation and description of a phenomenon.
testing a research question or hypothesis.
generating a hypothesis.
collecting data.
(TCO 1) Which of the following is TRUE regarding the science of nutrition?
As compared to many other scientific disciplines, nutrition is a young science.
Discoveries by the first nutritional scientists established the connection between deficiencies and illness.
In developed countries, current research in nutrition focuses on the relationship between diet and chronic diseases.
All of these are true.
(TCO 1) The type of study that observes a large population to determine factors that may influence nutritional habits and disease trends is called a (n):
case-controlled study
clinical trial
epidemiological study
animal study
(TCO 1) Which of the following is NOT an essential nutrient?
Water
Alcohol
Vitamins
Minerals
(TCO 2) Which of the following is associated with diets high in added sugars?
Hyperactivity
Tooth decay
Diabetes
All of these
(TCO 2) The type of study that observes a large population to determine factors that may influence nutritional habits and disease trends is called a (n):
case-controlled study.
clinical trial.
epidemiological study.
animal study.
(TCO 2) Which of the following is associated with the development of ketosis?
A diet that contains too much fat
A diet that contains insufficient fat
A diet that contains too much carbohydrates
A diet that contains insufficient carbohydrates
(TCO 3) If a person is suffering from GERD, the ________ is malfunctioning.
gallbladder
pancreas
epiglottis
gastro-esophageal sphincter
(TCO 3) What is the primary cause of peptic ulcers?
Stress
H. pylori bacteria
Prolonged use of aspirin
Eating too many spicy foods
(TCO 3) Which of the following would be an appropriate treatment approach for someone suffering from GERD?
Surgical removal of the gallbladder
Omission of all lactose foods
Antibiotic therapy