Nutrition research : concepts and applications / Karen Eich Drummond, Alison Murphy-Reyes

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction to research -- How to find appropriate research articles -- Ethics for nutrition research -- Important concepts in research design -- Statistics -- Quantitative research designs : experimental, quasi-experimental, and descriptive -- Epidemiologic research designs and predictive correlational designs -- Putting it all together : understanding and evaluating quantitative research studies -- The basics of qualitative research -- Qualitative research study designs -- How to evaluate qualitative research -- Understanding and using sources of evidence : systematic reviews, meta-analysis, and evidence-based nutrition practice guidelines -- How to develop and use surveys -- Writing and disseminating a research proposal and paper -- Nutrition grants.