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Done 8 ng.cengage.com AA 6 Chapter 10 Debunk theJunk: Weight Loss Supplem… X Debunk the Junk: Claims to Alter Metabolism It seems like everywhere you turn, another self-proclaimed nutrition expert is hawking a new weight-loss product or plan. More often than not, the big plug to grab your attention is something about altering metabolism in some magical way that will help you shed weight without any work. What about the work it took to be able to afford the supplement or plan? When you break it down like that, spending money on healthy food or taking an extra half hour at lunch to exercise might be the better option—especially when you consider that a healthy diet paired with being physically active is the only proven weight—loss plan that works. To steer clear of falling prey to these claims and to be better informed to help your friends and family do the same, get familiar with how metabolism really works. Use the facts to tackle fictitious, costly claims. Let’s take a closer look at these claims and bust them wide open. Claims about green tea seem pretty benign given that drinking green tea has health benefits, but what about supplements reported to boost or alter , metabolism? Since humans have had < @ @ Show less

Done 8 ng.cengage.com AA C), Chapter 10 Debunk theJunk: Weight Loss Supplem… X metabolism? Since humans have had weight to lose, snake oil salespersons have been out to make money on people’s insecurities. Many times, their potions and pills have caused health damage and have been yanked off the shelves. Take a closer look at these supplements’ claims to learn how to steer clear of this potential danger. Following are some examples of weight- loss supplements that claim to work by altering metabolism in an advantageous way, resulting in weight loss. Take a close look and sort out the fact from fiction, and then answer the questions. 1. If the supplement in this ad truly blocked all fat absorption from diet, what would be the potential outcome? I Contains Green Tea E ‘le 4x :’r’rw if; .: JJJ—I I Completely [31:3th F I 8095!: your Mann-uh nun-rm 30 I Fast Achnq-Losa won I Suppresses Appetite Show less

Done < AA a ng.cengage.com C > > CENGAGE |MINDTAP Q Search this course Il. ? Chapter 10 Debunk the Junk: Weight Loss Supplements X TRIPLE X ECGC A-Z Melts Fat Away! MAXIMUM STRENGTH Pharmaceutical Grade Weight Loss Formula TRIPLE X ECGC Contains Green Tea Extract (ECGC) and Guarana Seed Completely Blocks Fat Absorbtion Boosts your Metabolism and Burns Fat More Efficiently DO LAZY SUPPLEMENT 30 Fast Acting-Lose weight quickly Suppresses Appetite and Increases Energy bongo PURE QUALITY HIGH POTENCY ? Show less

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Done < AA & ng.cengage.com CL ‘:~ CENGAGE | MINDTAP Q Search this course Chapter 10 Debunk thejunk: Weight Loss Supplements 3. True or False? Any weight loss resulting from a supplement claiming to boost metabolism with a patented blend of herbs and 150 mg of caffeine derived from green coffee beans is most likely due to the patented blend of herbs. Show less

Done < AA a ng.cengage.com C > > CENGAGE |MINDTAP Q Search this course Il. ? Chapter 10 Debunk the Junk: Weight Loss Supplements X A-Z Boosts Metabolism! Earth’s Treasure Natural Blend 150 mg of Herbs Caffeine Per Serving bongo Pure Green Coffee Bean ? Lose Weight Fast! Show less

Done < AA a ng.cengage.com C > > CENGAGE |MINDTAP Q Search this course Il. ? Chapter 10 Debunk the Junk: Weight Loss Supplements X Diena of Herbs Caffeine Per Serving A-Z Pure Green Coffee Bean Lose Weight Fast! a. True O b. False bongo ? 4. In addition to slightly increasing thermogenesis in the Show less

Done < AA a ng.cengage.com C > > CENGAGE |MINDTAP Q Search this course Il. ? Chapter 10 Debunk the Junk: Weight Loss Supplements X b. False A-Z 4. In addition to slightly increasing thermogenesis in the body, what else could 150 mg of caffeine do to a person? a. Increase or create anxious feelings O b. Significantly decrease heart rate c. Aid in sleep O d. All of the above bongo 5. True or false? The statement on this label that ? Show less

Done < AA a ng.cengage.com C > > CENGAGE |MINDTAP Q Search this course Il. ? Chapter 10 Debunk the Junk: Weight Loss Supplements X A-Z 5. True or false? The statement on this label that taking pure green coffee bean will make one lose weight fast would deem this product a scam. O a. True O b. False Check My Work bongo O Icon Key ? Show less