Forks over knives movie 1. Do you feel that eliminating all "animal-based foods" is the solution to reverse and prevent the chronic diseases that afflict most Americans and other industrialized nations?

2. Do you feel that government agencies, like the USDA, promote eating an animal-based diet? Why or why not?

3. Given this "sudden epidemic" of obesity in America within the last 30 years, do you feel the main cause of our "growing nation" is due to an animal-based diet, increased consumption of processed foods and refined sugars, or a decline in physical activity?

4. Do you feel the success of the patients was due to a) the increased amount of fruits/vegetables and plants or b) the elimination of meats or c) a combination of both? Why? Use information we've learned in class to justify your answer.

5. What part of the movie really stood out to you (good or bad) and why? Be very specific. This is where you show me you paid attention to the entire documentary.

1. Yes

2. No

3. Yes

Explanation:

Yes, the elimination of the animal based foods decreases and reduce chronic diseases in many developed countries such as US and England etc. but meat is also very necessary for animal diet due to the presence of high protein content.

No, USDA does not promote the intake of an animal-based diet. this agency promote the intake of nutritious food in a limited amount so it does not cause any disease. They recommend the eating of Grains, Fruits, Protein, Foods, Vegetables and Dairy products in a limited amount.

Yes, the main cause of obesity in Americans is due to two reasons, first cause is the intake of meat in large amount and second cause is the decline in physical activity.

The success of the patients was due to combined effect of increased amount of fruits/vegetables and plants and the elimination of meats. By using these two element the patient will quickly recovered.

1)

i))the process of preparing food by green plants in the presence of sunlight is called photosynthesis.

ii) leaf is the site for photosynthesis.

iii) it takes place as,

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