Chapter

Types of Scientific Studies

From Human Nutrition by Human Nutrition

Concepts

1. Scientific Studies

   "There are various types of scientific studies on humans that can be used to provide supporting evidence for a particular hypothesis. These include epidemiological studies, interventional clinical tri

2. Assessment Methods

   "Nutritional assessment is the interpretation of anthropometric, biochemical (laboratory), clinical and dietary data to determine whether a person or groups of people are well nourished or malnourishe

3. Dietary Assessment

   "Dietary methods of assessment include looking at past or current intakes of nutrients from food by individuals or a group to determine their nutritional status. There are several methods used to do t

4. Science Media

   "Science is always moving forward, albeit sometimes slowly. One study is not enough to make a guideline or a recommendation, or cure a disease. Science is a stepwise process that builds on past eviden