Nutrition After lecture Questions 2

Which of the following is a major cause of obesity in the U.S.?

• Eating fewer calories than needed

• High levels of daily exercise

• Consuming more calories than needed

• Lack of access to water

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

Which disease is most closely linked to obesity in children?

• Rickets

• Type 2 diabetes

• Scurvy

• Tuberculosis

Which group is more likely to experience obesity according to research?

• Affluent families

• Americans near or below the poverty level

• Athletes

• College students

What is one health risk for children who are food insecure?

• Lower risk of colds

• Faster cognitive development

• Delayed cognitive development

• Higher levels of calcium

What is a goal of **Healthy People 2030**?

• Promote junk food advertising

• Increase preventable diseases

• Achieve health equity and literacy

• Encourage fewer social programs

Which question should you ask when evaluating nutrition research in the media?

• Does the headline sound exciting?

• Was the study published in a peer-reviewed journal?

• Was the study posted on social media?

• Does the product taste good?

Which type of research involves studying populations of people?

• Clinical research

• Epidemiological research

• Experimental research

• Randomized research

In a **double-blind placebo-controlled experiment**, who knows which group is receiving treatment?

• Only the scientists

• Only the subjects

• Both scientists and subjects

• Neither scientists nor subjects

Which professional has completed a degree, supervised practice, and passed a national exam?

• Nutritionist

• Public health nutritionist

• Registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN)

• Licensed therapist

Which of the following is a **“red flag”** for nutrition scams?

• Information reviewed by experts

• Product promises a quick fix

• Research confirmed by consensus

• Information found on a government website