Angie Read an Article That Suggests Fasting Several Hours Each

question 53

Essay

Angie read an article that suggests fasting several hours each day as a possible way to lose weight and improve her health. She wants to try the diet in the article, but she shares the story with you first since she knows you are taking a nutrition class. You warn Angie that there are many bogus nutrition stories in the media and that she should first ask a series of question to attempt to determine if this article is a bogus story or a legitimate news story. List four questions that should be asked about the Angie's article to determine credibility.

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Definitions:

Anterograde Amnesia

A condition where an individual is unable to form new memories following the onset of an amnesia-causing event, although memories from before the event remain intact.

Hippocampus

A part of the brain involved in forming, organizing, and storing memories.

Temporal Areas

Regions of the brain located on the sides of the cerebral hemisphere, involved in processing auditory information and memory.

Anterograde Amnesia

A condition characterized by the inability to form new memories following the onset of the disorder, while long-term memories from before the condition remains intact.