A researcher observes that first-grade children who only eat foods sweetened with honey seem to behave the same as first-grade children who eat foods sweetened with cane sugar. After making the observation, the researcher decides to conduct a study to explore whether eating honey has any affect on school-age children's behavior. The researcher wants to follow the basic steps of the scientific method. Now that he's made the observation, his next step will be to
A. analyze information about the general dietary practices and common behavioral problems of first-grade children.
B. form at least two basic conclusions about behavioral problems that affect children who eat sweeteners, such as honey.
C. ask a group of peer reviewers for their help in designing a single-blind study involving the dietary practices of children.
D. develop a question that's based on his observations of the children's behavior and their intakes of sweeteners, such as honey.
Answer: D
You might also like to view...
The force that pulls water across membranes is referred to as:
A. edema force B. diffusion force C. electrolyte force D. osmotic pressure E. gradient pressure
To prevent or slow the growth of food-borne pathogens, keep foods colder than 40ºF and warmer than 140ºF.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
The federal government and national health organizations recommend an adult diet that provides ________% of calories from fat
a. 0-10% b. 10-20% c. 20-35% d. 35-45%
Which of the following statements best describes the role of sugar in the development of obesity? a. Sugar consumption is a direct cause of weight gain leading to obesity
b. The increased use of added sugars by food manufacturers is the cause of obesity. c. Sugar contributes to obesity when it's overconsumption is part of overall excessive energy intake. d. Sugar is converted directly to fat as soon as it is consumed. e. Sugar is much less important in the development of obesity than the lack of adequate exercise.