Detox diets.

The purpose of this assignment is to interpret the results of a study on detox diets.

Directions

 

Watch the video 

 

 

 

 

 

Quiz: Detox Diets Assignment 

 

 

 

 

 

1-Why did the results of this study showed no difference in toxins or effects on the body between the detox diet and a regular diet?

 

Group of answer choices

 

because alcohol and poor diet do not increase toxins or problems in the body.

 

 

 

because the study did not measure the correct results because toxins would not show up in blood, urine, or saliva.

 

 

 

because the study was limited to British individuals

 

 

 

because diets don’t speed up or improve the organ’s natural ability to filter impurities.

 

 

 

2-What is the best way to prevent toxins from building up in your body?

 

Group of answer choices

 

Avoiding anything that might be bad for you

 

 

 

Fasting once a week

 

 

 

Having healthy functioning kidneys and liver

 

 

 

Eating a vegan diet

 

 

 

3-If the kidneys were not functioning properly, what would the likely health complications be?  Select ALL that apply.

 

Group of answer choices

 

Liver failure

 

 

 

Uremia

 

 

 

Edema

 

 

 

Electrolyte imbalance

 

 

 

Increased risk of heart disease

 

 

 

Fat malabsorption

 

 

 

4-How can individuals keep their kidneys functioning properly?  Select ALL that apply.

 

Group of answer choices

 

Maintain healthy blood pressure

 

 

 

Maintain weight below 85% ideal weight

 

 

 

Limit sodium to less than 2300 mg per day

 

 

 

Drink adequate amounts of water

 

 

 

Avoid all caffeine