NONFICTION: SHOULD YOU EAT LIKE A CAVEMAN?

Which definition for consumption is most accurate for how it is used in the sixth paragraph of the article? the using up of a resource the purchase of goods by the public the amount of something that is used up the eating, drinking, or ingesting of something. Read this excerpt from the article and use it to answer questions #3 and #4:Fans of the paleo diet would argue no. In recent years, some have promoted a return to the eating habits of our earlier ancestors. They claim that modern illness comes from a diet that is too different from the diet of the cavemen. They blame a reliance on grains, dairy, and beans for a variety of health problems that develop today. The author is pointing out that some people blame modern illness on today's processed foods. The author believes that processed foods cause cancer and other illness. The author does not believe that processed foods cause modern illness. The author believes that beans and dairy, not processed foods, cause modern illnesses. Which statement below offers a conflicting viewpoint from the excerpt above? Paleo diet proponents denounce grains, dairy, and sugar. Cavemen were very physically fit, spending their days on the move, hunting their next meal or running from predators. The USDA recommends eating a variety of fruits, vegetables, protein, grains, and dairy. Cavemen were not able to digest lactose, which is a type of sugar in milk. Why did the author include the PALEO Food Pyramid graphic on the first page of the article? to explain to the reader which foods are considered controversial for some diets. to show readers a visual of the food allowed and are not allowed on the paleo diet. to convince the reader that the paleo diet is the healthiest way to eat. to prove to the reader that the paleo diet is considered mainstream enough to have its own pyramid. Which sentence from paragraph 7 of the article provides the reader with actual evidence that supports the idea that high-fat meats were bad for cavemen? sentence 1 Sentence 2 sentence 3 sentence 4 How is paragraph 3 organized? order and sequence problem and solution compare and contrast cause and effect Which statement below is the author of "Should You Eat Like a Caveman" most likely to agree with? The dangers of processed foods and ingredients like trans-fats and high-fructose corn syrup and most likely over-exaggerated. The changes in lifestyle brought about by the agricultural revolution were unique to those living in North America and didn't affect others around the world. Eating like caveman, or the paleo diet, is probably not the healthiest diet for you to follow. Cavemen were so much healthier than we are today. What is the author's main purpose of the article? to inform readers about what various experts are saying about the paleo diet. to convince readers to stop eating processed foods. to argue the point that different people may respond best to different diets and ways of eating. to explain to readers why the paleo diet is the healthiest fad diet today Which statement from the article below best supports your answer to the previous question? According to the Mayo Clinic, randomized clinical trials comparing the paleo diet to other eating plans suggest that a paleo diet rich in vegetables, fruits, and nuts may provide some benefits. But was this change in diet and lifestyle actually healthy for humans? But you can gain one more important strategy from fans of the paleo diet -- avoid overly processed foods and choose fresh whole foods that are low in sugar and salt. To follow the paleo diet, people must eat only meat, eggs, vegetables, and fruit, completely eliminating all other foods from their lives.