Which of the Following Characteristics of a Claim About Nutrition

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following characteristics of a claim about nutrition would lead you to doubt its validity?

• A) It appears in a peer-reviewed scientific journal.
• B) It is being made by a registered dietitian.
• C) The evidence supporting the claim is in the form of laboratory tests.
• D) It is written by an individual with certification from a diploma mill.

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Definitions:

Rupture

In psychology, refers to a break or disruption in the therapeutic alliance between a therapist and client, which requires repair to continue effective therapy.

Dendritic Proliferation

The growth or increase in the branching of dendrites, which are extensions of neurons that help in the transmission of electrical signals in the brain.

Transient Exuberance

The rapid and temporary increase in the number of neural connections in the brain, which occurs in early childhood.

Pruning

The process by which the brain reduces the number of synaptic connections, typically occurring during puberty to increase the efficiency of neuronal transmissions.