Lately, Many Claims Concerning the Health Benefits of Green Tea

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Essay

Lately, many claims concerning the health benefits of green tea have appeared in the news. Suppose you read a claim that says drinking green tea causes weight loss. The information provided states that participants were weighed at the beginning of the study, were then asked to drink 2 cups of green tea every day for 6 weeks, and finally were weighed at the end of the study. Participants who drank the tea for 6 weeks seemed to have lost some weight by the end of the study, so the researchers concluded that green tea is helpful for weight loss. This study has some obvious holes in it. Explain three things that could be done to improve the design of this study. Do not assume any information other that what has been provided.

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Definitions:

Hippocampus

A region of the brain that is associated with memory formation, especially in converting short-term memories to long-term ones, and spatial navigation.

Occipital Lobes

Regions of the brain located at the back of the head, primarily involved in processing visual information.

Visual Deficiencies

Impairments in vision that affect the ability to see normally, which may include conditions like myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism.

Hypothalamus

A small region of the brain that plays a crucial role in hormone production, regulation of body temperature, and maintaining homeostasis.