CAMPBEL BIOLOGY:CONCEPTS & CONNECTIONS
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ISBN: 9780136538820
Author: Taylor
Publisher: INTER PEAR
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Chapter 21, Problem 12TYK
The media report numerous claims and counterclaims about the benefits and dangers of certain foods, dietary supplements, and diets. Have you modified your eating habits on the basis of nutritional information disseminated by the media? Why or why not? How should we evaluate whether such nutritional claims are valid?
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Background“Eat eggs and exercise to live longer! ”Obviously, this ‘headline’ is fictitious, but it got your attention, didn't it? Reports of new research findings in the area of food andhealth seem to get a lot of media coverage, after all, food and health issues are of interest to nearly everyone. Reporters,academics, and health professionals all want the latest information —as do consumers. A single study and the reports surroundingit can send many people in search of the latest food or supplement holding the promise of good health.Frustrated and confused by the tremendous amount of food and health information reported nowadays , many people wantsimple certainties to help them protect their health through diet. The trouble is that single studies rarely provide such certainty,although they often get big headlines.The media, health professionals, and educators are the gatekeepers of today's food and health information. They have a largeinfluence on what consumers hear, read, and…
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- Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) may be used to: 1) plan and assess diets for healthy people, with the aim of preventing chronic diseases. 2) estimate nutrient requirements for 90% of people in a particular life-stage and gender. 3) determine the maximum level of nutrient intake that is unlikely to pose health risks. 4) treat persons with diet-related illness. 5) a, b, and darrow_forwardWhich of the following statements is a health claim that the FDA allows on a food package? A. "Foods that contain dietary fiber, vitamin A or vitamin C may reduce the risk of cancer. Although a serving of our creamed broccoli has 7 grams of fat, it is an excellent source of fiber and vitamins A and C." B. "Healthful diets with adequate folate may reduce a woman's risk of having a child with a brain or spinal cord defect." C. "Vitamin C reduces the risk of the common cold by 50%." D. "Drinking whole milk adds calcium and vitamin D to your diet. These nutrients are essential for strengthening bones."arrow_forwardThere are various arguments for and against different diet choices. There are vegan diets, vegetarian diets, traditional diets, protein/fat heavy diets, and so many more. Think about what would be the best choice for human body development and sustainable health. Which diets are best for our digestive health? Can we draw a straight line and suggest only one specific choice or should we look into combined diet solutions? Use research to defend your position.arrow_forward
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- Are the following statements true or false? A. None of the evidence on dietary protein and specific health outcomes can be classified as "conclusive" B. The relation between protein intake and cancer mortality and cancer diseases can be classified as "probable" O A is true, B is true O A is false, B is false O A is false, B is true O A is true, B is falsearrow_forwardWhich of the following would NOT be a reputable source for information about dietary supplements? O a. NIH Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS) O b. DoD Operation Supplement Safety (OPS) O c. www.vitaminshoppe.com - Best Sellers O d. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Healtharrow_forwardConsider the clinical, financial, psychological, and social ramifications of using home parenteral nutrition, with no foods allowed by mouth, in answering the following questions: What would be the advantages of living at home instead of in a hospital or other residential facility? Can you think of some disadvantages? Think about how you, as a patient, might manage daily infusions: consider the time, cost, and commitment required to maintain the therapy. If not allowed to consume food, what possible difficulties might you encounter? How would you handle holidays and special occasions that center around food?arrow_forward
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