A Variable That Precedes an Outcome of Interest and Decreases

question 59

Multiple Choice

A variable that precedes an outcome of interest and decreases the chances that the outcome will occur is a(n) :

• A)predictive factor
• B)risk factor
• C)epidemiological factor
• D)protective factor

Describe the functions and importance of various nutrients in the body.

Explain the principles behind special diets and their applications to health conditions.

Understand methods and tools for measuring and assessing body composition and nutritional status.

Describe the process of metabolism and its significance to bodily functions.

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Definitions:

Sensory Interaction

The principle that one sense may influence another, as when the smell of food influences its taste.

Vestibular Sense

Our sense of balance— our sense of body movement and position that enables our sense of balance.

Kinesthesia

The sense that detects body position, weight, or movement of the muscles, tendons, and joints.

Embodied Cognition

The influence of bodily sensations, gestures, and other states on cognitive preferences and judgments.