1. Are fats good for you, or bad for you?\BURKS

A. People eat fats food became it's not good for health BENJAMIN

B.If you eat too many fats at one time, they become bad for.

you. (http://www.livestrong.com/article/403584-what-are-the-dangers-of-eating-too-much-fat/ ) CAMP

C.Sometimes yes, Saturated Fat is Excellent for Cooking and Foods That Are High in it Tend to be Healthy and Nutritious.(http://authoritynutrition.com/saturated-fat-good-or-bad/)BERRY

D. the body needs fat. its a major energy source and it also helps absorb certain vitamins and nutrients. http://www.health.harvard.edu/fhg/updates/Truth-about-fats.shtml LOVEN

E. The body needs fat. It’s a major energy source and also helps you absorb certain vitamins and nutrients. http://www.health.harvard.edu/fhg/updates/Truth-about-fats.shtml CLARK

F. You don't need to completely eliminate all fat from your diet. In fact, some fats actually help promote good health.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/fat/art-20045550 BENNETT

G. fat is a source of protein but you can have too much either it will cause weight JENNA gain.http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/impact-of-weight-on-your-body

H. fat can be good for you as long as you don't eat it all the time LAMBERT
I. Some fats are good for you like unsaturated fats others like saturated fats and teams fats Are not good for you. CROSSLAND (health.havard.edu)

J)Some fats aren’t bad for you, some keep our skin soft, deliver fat-soluble vitamins, and are a great source of energizing fuel. http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/skinny-fat-good-fats-bad-fats Bobbitt

2. Is sugar bad for you?BURKS

A. Yes. because it can have harmful effects on metabolism and contribute to all sorts of diseases.(http://authoritynutrition.com/10-disturbing-reasons-why-sugar-is-bad/)BERRY

B. Yes, recent studies point sugar as the culprit behind the nation's growing obesity epidemic and the rise in diabetes. http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/04/23/mixed-signals-exploring-the-science-behind-nutrition-and-disease/?_php=true&_type=blogs&_php=true&_type=blogs&_r=1& SUTTON

C.Added sugar contains no essential nutrients and is bad for teeth. (http://authoritynutrition.com/10-disturbing-reasons-why-sugar-is-bad/) CAMP

D.Naturally occurring sugar is not bad for you, and is the preferred fuel for the body, but it is the added sugars and sweeteners that are bad for us, because we overuse them. (http://www.cnn.com/2012/10/30/health/sugar-bad/)MUNOZ

E. sugar can give you cancer, sugar is highly addictive, it is a leading contributor to obesity. http://authoritynutrition.com/10-disturbing-reasons-why-sugar-is-bad/ LOVEN

F. It can contribute to cancers/diseases http://nancyappleton.com/141-reasons-sugar-ruins-your-health/ ROLLAND

G. Added sugars (like sucrose and high fructose corn syrup) contain a whole bunch of calories with NO essential nutrients http://authoritynutrition.com/10-disturbing-reasons-why-sugar-is-bad/ CLARK

H. It creates a hormone cascade when consumed that starts a positive feedback loop in the body to encourage more consumption. In a time when food was scarce and needed to be contained in large amounts in the summer when available to survive the winter, this was a good thing.

http://wellnessmama.com/15/harmful-effects-of-sugars/ BENNETT

natural sugars are good for you but artificial sugars are bad for you it's also really bad for your teeth.JENNAhttp://authoritynutrition.com/10-disturbing-reasons-why-sugar-is-bad/

http://authoritynutrition.com/10-disturbing-reasons-why-sugar-is-bad/

I. suger can be bad for u depending on how often you consume it. http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/features/health-effects-of-sugar ALYIA

J. sugar is not bad for you if you don’t eat too much.

K We actually need sugar, it’s our body's preferred fuel. Some people just eat too much of it. http://www.cnn.com/2012/10/30/health/sugar-bad/ Bobbitt

3. Is chocolate bad for you?BURKS

A. Depends if it is milk chocolate or Dark because Dark chocolate is loaded with nutrients that can positively affect your health.(http://authoritynutrition.com/7-health-benefits-dark-chocolate/) BERRY

B.It depends on the percentage of chocolate that you eat (Ware)

C. Chocolate protects against blood inflammation (http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2012/03/28/11-reasons-chocolate-is-good-for-your-health.html) CAMP

D. it decreases stroke risk, it reduces the likelihood of a heart attack, it helps with math, its good for your skin.

http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2012/03/28/11-reasons-chocolate-is-good-for-your-health.html LOVEN

E. Chocolate may contribute to lower bone density. http://cocoasymposium.com/is-chocolate-bad-for-your-health/ HOOD

F. chocolate is something that your body may crave and is a toxic while many people think it is a food.Just because something is ‘natural’ does not mean that it is good for you. In any case, chocolate is highly, highly processed, which is not natural. http://www.relfe.com/wp/health/great-dangers-chocolate/ JOHNSON

G. Cocoa, which is used to make chocolate, provides phytochemicals. These can improve health by acting as antioxidants. The darker the chocolate, the higher the phytochemical content. http://www.healthyhorns.utexas.edu/n_chocolate.html ALYIA

H. chocolate provides some vitamins and minerals,like magnesium,that the body needs. LAMBERT
I. It depends on what kind of chocolate it is.The darker it is the more phytochemical content. http://www.healthyhorns.utexas.edu/n_chocolate.html Bobbitt

J.Chocolate is high in fat. However, the dietary fat in chocolate is called "stearic acid," which does not affect blood lipids as much as some other types of fat. http://www.healthyhorns.utexas.edu/n_chocolate.html Reichert

4. Is caffeine bad for you?BURKS

A.caffeine isn’t very good for you because if you drink too much caffeine it can cause high blood pressure which can lead to hypertension. http://www.caffeineinformer.com/harmful-effects-of-caffeine JONES

B.4 or more cups of coffee each morning can lead to an early death.http://www.caffeineinformer.com/harmful-effects-of-caffeine JONES

C. Caffeine may cause insomnia. (http://www.caffeineinformer.com/harmful-effects-of-caffeine) CAMP

D. Caffeine is not bad for you became it help you if your work BENJAMIN.

E. Caffeine can cause indigestion. http://www.caffeineinformer.com/harmful-effects-of-caffeine JONES

F.Caffeine is bad it can slow you down just as much as it might wake you up.BERRY

G. 4 cups of coffee is linked to early death. http://www.caffeineinformer.com/harmful-effects-of-caffeine LOVEN

H. An obvious drawback to any drug is the withdrawal symptoms that accompany its abuse. For caffeine, this includes primarily headache, and nausea and vomiting are more severe side effects of withdrawal. https://www.health.arizona.edu/health_topics/nutrition/general/caffeine.htm HOOD

I. Caffeine is supposed to make you stay alert but it also makes you shakey,raise your blood sugar,and makes you sleep more http://www.fda.gov/downloads/UCM200805.pdf JOHNSON

J. Caffeine is absorbed rapidly and is distributed throughout the body water within about an hour. https://www.health.arizona.edu/health_topics/nutrition/general/caffeine.htm ALYIA

K. caffeine ruins your teeth. LAMBERT

L) Caffeine is healthy for you besides a couple of drawbacks. It helps reduce the chance of diabetes. http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/prevention/is-caffeine-bad-for-you Bobbitt.

5. What kinds of evidence do scientists use in making dietary recommendations ?BURKS

A.research on diets of people compared to their health(ware

B.research compared to other peoples health.BERRY

C. The recommendations are based on a rigorous review of relevant scientific evidence. (http://www.health.gov/dietaryguidelines/q-and-a.asp) CAMP

D. http://www.health.gov/dietaryguidelines/dga2010/dietaryguidelines2010.pdf

E.it dose give you energy but you will crash and it stunts your groth

6. How strong are the connections between diet and conditions such as heart disease, obesity and even cancer?BURKS

A. More fat can cause high cholesterol. High cholesterol can cause heart attacks and strokes http://www.nhs.uk/chq/pages/1124.aspx?categoryid=51 /Sells

B. There is growing evidence of a link between "couch potato" behavior and increased risk of obesity and many chronic diseases. People who are overweight or obese have a greater chance of developing many medical conditions http://heart-disease.emedtv.com/heart-disease/obesity-and-heart-disease.html/ Boudreaux

C.Research has long shown that fruits and vegetables and a diet rich in whole grains and low in saturated fats can help protect the body from heart disease and high blood pressure, while a diet high in saturated and trans fats without enough fruits and vegetables can actually cause those diseases. (http://www.everydayhealth.com/diet-nutrition/101/benefits-of-healthy-eating/food-health-connection.aspx)CAMP

7. What does it mean to say something is bad for you?BURKS

A.It means that the thing is likely to cause sickness or ill health, or can cause injury.(http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/bad?s=t)MUNOZ

B. Likely to cause injury. (http://www.thefreedictionary.com/bad) CAMP

C.Its not good for you it will do harm to your body JENNAhttp://www.shape.com/healthy-eating/diet-tips/50-seemingly-healthy-foods-are-bad-you

8. Who makes the decision and how is it made?BURKS

A.Nutritionist, and scientists that study dietary patterns, and observe the publics eating habits http://www.associationfornutrition.org/Default.aspx?tabid=143 MORGAN

9. What is fat, and how does the body process it?

A. a natural oily or greasy substance occurring in animal bodies, especially when deposited as a layer under the skin or around certain organs. https://www.google.com/search?site=&source=hp&ei=2QsGVO-tAonb8AHYi4HACA&q=What+is+fat%2C+and+how+does+the+body+process+it%3F&oq=What+is+fat%2C+and+how+does+the+body+process+it%3F&gs_l=mobile-gws-hp.3...9868.9868.0.10518.3.2.0.2.2.0.583.1092.5-2.2.0....0...1c.2.52.mobile-gws-hp..1.2.42.3.HhM4TZf0BVM A HOOD. An area of the mouth takes the fat, moves it to the stomach, where the food is churned and blended together. It is then taken to the small intestine, then distributed into the bloodstream. www.livestrong.com/article/474281-how-does-the-body-digest-metabolize-fat/#page=4 A. HOOD.

B.Not only does the fat you eat help you enjoy your food and feel satisfied after meals, but it also plays important roles in your body. You store some fat for long-term energy needs and use some for short-term energy.http://www.livestrong.com/article/474281-how-does-the-body-digest-metabolize-fat/#page=1 M. WOODARD

C. It’s common knowledge that too much cholesterol and other fats can lead to disease, and that a healthy diet involves watching how much fatty food we eat.http://www.livescience.com/9109-fats-body.html DIAZ

D. any of several white or yellowish greasy substances, forming the chief part of adipose tissue of animals and also occurring in plants.The fat that you ingest undergoes digestion and absorption (http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/fat http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/ingested-fat-processed-body-6040.html) CAMP

10. What are the differences between saturated fats, unsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats? Do they behave the same way in the body? Explain?

A.Unsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats are considered healthy fats because they lower cholesterol, and even at low temperatures these fats stay in a liquid form. Saturated fats are considered unhealthy, and at room temperature or below saturated fats stay solid. http://www.fitday.com/fitness-articles/nutrition/fats/the-difference-between-polyunsaturated-fat-and-monounsaturated-fat.html#bMason Hill

B.While both unsaturated fat and saturated fat are in a variety of foods, studies have found that these fats are not created equally. Unsaturated fats can be beneficial to your heart, whereas saturated fats could be detrimental to your cholesterol and your heart. http://cholesterol.about.com/cs/faq/f/difference.htm/ Boudreaux

C. Saturated fats are solid at doom temperature unsaturated fats are liquid at room temperature. CROSSLAND (health.havard.edu)

11. Why, for many years, have people told to minimize or avoid saturated fats in the diet?

A. There is such thing as too much saturated fat http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/Goodfood/Pages/Eat-less-saturated-fat.aspx /Sells

B.Saturated fat has been know to lead to heart diseases and some times even http ://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/03/17/study-questions-fat-and-heart-disease-link/

C.Saturated fat such as lard or butter solidifies in your stomach at low, or even room temperature.http://www.fitday.com/fitness-articles/nutrition/fats/the-difference-between-polyunsaturated-fat-and-monounsaturated-fat.html#bMason Hills

D. It is claimed to raise cholesterol levels and give us heart attacks. http://authoritynutrition.com/saturated-fat-good-or-bad/ JOHNSON

E. Saturated fats are a major risk factor in heart attacks and strokes (http://www.fitday.com/fitness-articles/nutrition/fats/why-saturated-fatty-acids-are-harmful.html#b) CAMP

12. Are nutrition experts changing their tone on butter and other foods high in saturated fats in the diet?

A. Butter has essentials needed for your diet http://authoritynutrition.com/7-reasons-why-butter-is-good-for-you/ / Sells

B. If you’ve been able to keep your weight, blood cholesterol, and blood glucose under good control while eating a low-fat diet, this type of diet may be working for you. http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/healthy-fats/ JOHNSON

C. Carbs, sugar and processed foods are mainly to blame for obesity. http://www.today.com/health/ending-war-butter-are-fatty-foods-really-ok-eat-2D79795749 Diaz

D. The history or butter and other fats http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/fats-full-story/ ROLLAND

13. What in his view, are examples of hyper processed junk?

A. Highly processed foods are very unhealthy and definitely contribute to obesity http://authoritynutrition.com/9-ways-that-processed-foods-are-killing-people/ Sells

B. Processed foods are foods that have been compromised by the addition of hormones, additives, preservatives, unnatural genetic material or other chemical or heat treatments that alter or destroy the natural healthy enzymes, fatty acids, vitamins and minerals.
http://www.healthy-eating-politics.com/processed-foods.html BENNETT

C.foods that have been chemically processed and made solely from refined ingredients and artificial substances, are what is generally known as “processed food.”http://authoritynutrition.com/9-ways-that-processed-foods-are-killing-people/ MORGAN

14. What is the latest thinking about this food in terms of its relationship to health?

A. We need fat. It is a major part of our diet. http://www.greenmedinfo.com/blog/what-if-low-fat-craze-was-based-flawed-thinking /Sells

C.study suggests that eating food full of chemicals and high in fat, sodium and sugar may also reduce your interest in eating healthier foods. http://www.cnn.com/2014/08/29/health/five-studies/ MORGAN

D. fat is very important its in almost every thing you eat just don't over eat and you will be fine JENNAhttp://www.aarp.org/health/healthy-living/info-10-2013/coffee-for-health.html

E. Standards of health in the Western nations have vastly improved since the nineteenth century. This is mainly due to better standards of living since industrialisation and also to advances in medicine which have helped control infectious diseases which were the major killers at the beginning of the 20th century. http://www.sociologyprofessor.com/ ALYIA

15. What scientific evidence backs up those claims?

16. How have scientists investigated the possible connections between food and health in general? This food in particular? What kinds of studies have they designed? What are strengths and weaknesses of these studies?

A. the foods have ups and downs with your body. benefits/diseases http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1567729/ ROLLAND

B. Well, the health consequences of inadequate or improper nutrition are numerous. Your immune system will be affected, increasing your chances of illness and disease. We see this often in countries where water is dirty or sparse. We see this in areas where healthy foods such as fresh fruits and vegetables, are too expensive, so the majority of the people can’t buy them. Some of the health consequences include, “Coronary Heart Disease, high blood pressure, non-insulin dependent diabetes, constipation, joint pain, being out of breath. Your risks multiply if you eat too much animal fat, smoke, drink alcohol and take very little exercise.” http://tiltawhilr.blogspot.com/2013/09/nutrition-and-disease.html MORGAN

17. What news has been reported over the years about how the food affects health?

A. In the past few years processed hamburger has been given the bad name of 'pink slime'. This was all over the news for a while. Parents were wondering what their kids were eating at school. m.livescience.com/36367-pink-slime-bad-health-beef.html A HOOD

food gives us power to live and move. http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/explore-healing-practices/food-medicine/how-does-food-impact-health ROLLAND

B.you need food for repair,growth,protection ,and insulation.http://www.bbc.co.uk/northernireland/forteachers/you_are_what_you_eat/science/how_does_food_affect_our_bodies.shtml SORENSON

C. Scientific studies have shown time and again that choosing healthy foods can reduce the risk of heart disease, cancer, and other diseases.

http://www.nutritionmd.org/makeover//index.html BENNETT

D.it can control us if u let it, an also great energy sorce http://www.fda.gov/newsevents/publichealthfocus/ucm064437.htm ALYIA

E. Food provides us with more than the sum of its nutrients - protein, carbohydrates, fat, vitamins, and minerals. Food is condensed and transformed energy. http://www.personalhealthdynamics.com/How%20Food%20Affects%20Your%20Mind,%20Body%20&%20Spirit.htm

18. Has our understanding of how the food behaves in the body changed? How, and why?

A. Throughout time, there has been a progression of knowledge of the body. This is mainly due part to the advancement of technology in the recent years. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15317497 A HOOD

B. many people struggle with cravings, weight issues, and late night snack binges. Knowing that certain chemicals in foods, called exorphins, can act as addictive drugs may help to develop strategies to improve health. http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-14423/6-foods-that-behave-like-addictive-drugs-in-your-body.html ALYIA

19. Will they make any health changes to change their own diets?Why or why not? How might they read health reporting and studies differently after conducting their investigation?

20.what is the difference between prospective study and retrospective study?

A.A prospective study watches for outcomes, such as the development of a disease, during the study period and relates this to other factors such as suspected risk or protection factor(s).A retrospective study looks backwards and examines exposures to suspected risk or protection factors in relation to an outcome that is established at the start of the study. http://www.statsdirect.com/help/default.htm#basics/prospective.htm H HOOD

B.A "Retrospective Study" is a study that has happened in the past wherein the results are used to build a theory or hypothesis of a researcher or scientists.

A "Prospective Study" however is a study that has been carried out in recent times. For example, a prospective study would be that of Rahe et al (1970) since it was carried out in the last 30 or so years.http://www.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_difference_between_retrospective_and_prospective_study. M. Woodard

21. Why might studies sometimes contradict one another?

A.Because sometimes not all studies will get the same results even though they are the same experiment.http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/04/23/mixed-signals-exploring-the-science-behind-nutrition-and-disease/?/ Boudreaux

B. Because the studies might have different variables. http://simplyeducate.me/2012/10/22/what-are-examples-of-variables-in-research/ A HOOD

C.you don't get the same answers every time

22. Why is nutrition so confusing?

A. Because their are so its been a study that has been confusing everyone, http://www.nytimes.com/2014/02/09/opinion/sunday/why-nutrition-is-so-confusing.html?_r=0 ROLLAND

B. Because their are many parts of the system that have big, long names, and because there are so many intricate parts of it. www.drjohnm.org/2012/03/cw-how-complicated-is-good-nutrition/ A HOOD

C.Nutrition research is very difficult to conduct. While studies about a nutrient’s impact on health can be conducted in a highly controlled environment, the isolation of a laboratory with set meals, supplements and controlled activity is a far cry from life in the real world.
http://specertified.com/blog/view/why-is-nutrition-so-confusing BENNETT

D. If you asked most people whether they think fats are good or bad you get different answers. http://lifehacker.com/why-theres-so-much-confusion-over-nutrition-and-fitness-1572870867 DIAZ

Many.different parts of the systems with different names JENNA

23.How can students become more critical readers of health news?

A.Read carefully, marking or highlighting places that are confusing http://classiclit.about.com/od/forstudents/ht/aa_criticalread.htm/ Boudreaux

B.Identify key issues or arguments the author/writer makes, along with important terms, recurring images and interesting ideas.http://classiclit.about.com/od/forstudents/ht/aa_criticalread.htm/ Boudreaux

C.Did you get what you expected out of the work, or were you disappointed?http://classiclit.about.com/od/forstudents/ht/aa_criticalread.htm/ Boudreaux

24. Why is it so high, and what are some steps companies are taking to change this?

25. What do scientist now say about the connection between diet and cancer?

A.in addition, many of earliest studies on diet and cancer—and those that showed the greatest risk reduction from eating fruits and vegetable http://m.jnci.oxfordjournals.org/content/92/22/1794.full JOHNSON

B. The majority of the studies done on the link between diet and cancer indicate that there is a relationship between high fat intake and an increased risk of cancer.
http://www.vanderbilt.edu/AnS/psychology/health_psychology/dietcancer.htm BENNETT

C. Some now more than 30 years old, showed that peoples who’s diets were high in fruit and vegetables seemed to have a reduced risk of some kinds of cancer. http://jnci.oxfordjournals.org/content/92/22/1794.full ERWIN

26. How have they come to this conclusion?

27. Why do scientist say the results of prospective studies are more reliable the retrospective studies?

A. Because prospective studies deal with the outcomes, while retrospective studies deal with the past and how something came about. http://www.statsdirect.com/help/basics/prospective.htm A. HOOD

B.Frustrated and confused by the tremendous amount of food and health information reported nowadays , many people want simple certainties to help them protect their health through diet. http://www.eufic.org/article/en/expid/Understanding-scientific-studies/ JOHNSON

C.take a