The scientific method is a testing procedure designed to detect and eliminate error. It is important in determining nutrient recommendations and relationships between diet and health. Fill in each sentence with its correct scientific method-related term.

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The study of disease rates that vary among different population groups is called epidemiology.

A scientist observes a natural phenomenon and develops a tentative explanation called a hypothesis.

For example, if a scientist suspects caffeine intake affects behavioral changes in children, he may choose to conduct a(n) randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study where he randomly assigns children in the study to either a regular, normal-caffeine level diet or a high-caffeine diet group and then studies behavior without knowing which group received which diet.

The children who are in the group that receives a high-caffeine diet constitute the experimental group.

The children who are in the group that receives a regular, normal-caffeine level diet make up the control group.

If the results of many studies and much data support the original explanation about a relationship between caffeine intake and behavior, a theory is formed

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When planning a healthful diet using the USDA Food Intake Patterns, vegetarians should remember that:

a. they will have difficulty meeting their needs when using the USDA Food Intake Patterns. b. the vegetable group contains legumes, which can be counted as protein foods c. all soy foods and soy milks contain the same nutrient contents as dairy milk. d. nuts and seeds are high in fat content and should be limited. e. modifications are prohibited so vegetarians must use another diet planning tool.

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Which of the following foods is a rich source of vitamin E?

A. Fat-free milk B. Safflower oil C. Ground beef D. White bread

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a. choking. b. vomiting. c. heartburn. d. constipation.

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