What is the research problem? What are the two hypotheses stated by the authors? Describe the study design. Briefly give the study results. Did the study results support the authors’ hypotheses?

NUFD 112: Research article critique

In essay form, answer the questions below for the research article:

Hiding vegetables to reduce energy density: an effective strategy to increase children’s vegetable intake and reduce energy intake (download here), American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, First published ahead of print July 20, 2011 as doi: 10.3945/ajcn.111.015206.

1. What is the research problem?
2. What are the two hypotheses stated by the authors?
3. Describe the study design.
4. A. Who were study participants? B. Were there any exclusion criteria?
5. Briefly give the study results.
6. Did the study results support the authors’ hypotheses?
7. What was the study limitation discussed by the authors?
8. A. What conclusion do the authors make? B. What are their suggestions about how their research findings can be applied?
9. Were there any flaws? What did you notice

Your paper should be 750 words typed, double-spaced, answering the questions below, in essay format with appropriate headings (hypotheses, flaws, etc.). Do not include the questions. Use Times New Roman, 12 pt type. Do not go over 1000 words. Use your own words to discuss, using information from the article.