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Research is simply a way of solving problems, and it is defined as planned studious and critical inquiry and examination aimed at the discovery and interpretation of new knowledge or expansion on a topic or idea. Quality assurance, surveys, new product evaluation, and case report are all examples of research. The purpose of these activities is to document “what works and what does not work,” which answers particular research questions. Useful research studies may be done to substantiate other previous investigations. Studies of diet and disease relationship and studies of various nutrition therapies are absolutely indispensable in substantiating the value of nutrition in the health care environment.
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Koh, E.T., Owen, W.L. (2000). Introduction to Research in Nutrition and Health. In: Introduction to Nutrition and Health Research. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-1401-5_1
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