Researchers are conducting a study to determine the effects of the mineral zinc on the human body. The study involves providing pills that contain zinc to one group of human subjects and pills that do not contain zinc or other active ingredients to another group of people. The pills that do not contain zinc are

A. supplements.
B. antidotes.
C. placebos.
D. probiotics.


Answer: C

Nutritional Science

You might also like to view...

The concentration of electrolyte charges is measured in

a. solute minerals. b. milliequivalents. c. ionic dissociates. d. total atomic masses.

Nutritional Science

________ are circular muscular rings which open and close in response to nerve input

A) Lumen B) Musculature C) Masticators D) Sphincters

Nutritional Science

Vitamins and minerals are organic chemicals

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Nutritional Science

What information would be an optional element on the Nutrition Facts panel?

a. calories per serving b. calories from fat c. vitamin A d. vitamin E e. serving size

Nutritional Science