Final - Lecture 17

Question 1

Does the Atkins Diet work?

Answer 1

The evidence doesn’t support it. See Slide 2. Focusing on any single macronutrient isn’t really supported.

Question 2

What is the importance of a confounding factor in any given study?

Answer 2

In progress.

Question 3

Does exercise account for the differences between plant-based and animal-based food consumption and risk of diabetes & hypertension (Is it a confounding factor)?

Answer 3

No.

Question 4

Is BMI a confounding factor in plant-based vs. animal-based diet studies?

Answer 4

Yes, but it doesn’t explain the entire difference.

Question 5

What are the two possible models for how plant-based diets affect Diabetes and Hypertension risk?

Answer 5

Plant diet -> lowers BMI -> lowers risk of diabetes and hypertension
OR
Plant diet -> lowers BMI, diabetes risk, and hypertension risk -> BMI can further reduce risk of diabetes and hypertension