Jigsaw Article

1. Read the article.

2. Discuss with your group.
3. Take notes using the below worksheet.
4. Be prepared to share with the class (select 1 speaker from your group)--everyone will
need to share at some point about one of these articles!.

In general, outstanding notes ("A" quality) demonstrate clear understanding of concepts, refer to
specific points in the reading or presentation, evidence depth of reflection, are written clearly
and logically and overall demonstrate knowledge and insight you've gained through this course.

Notes from group discussion

Have one person share the doc with your group members, who can type on it and save it for
notes. You can also share your screen, and others can contribute by sending chats or saying what
to write.

1. Citation (APA) of the article

Vo, J. (2019, February 08). Nutrition & health info sheets for health professionals -
Phytochemicals. Retrieved October 6, 2020, from
https://nutrition.ucdavis.edu/outreach/nutr-health-info-sheets/pro-phytochemical

2. Clear statement (1-2 sentences) summarizing the central claim and focus of the author

(Maya) Phytochemicals are bioactive compounds found in various kinds of fruits and
vegetables as well as cereal grains; which are known to have antioxidants and radical
scavenging effects that help decrease the risk of several chronic diseases.

3. Key terms and definitions (list and define them in your own words OR paraphrase/quote
the article)

Phytochemicals-various biologically active compounds that are in plants.

Flavonoids-a colorless crystalline compound which is the basis of a number of white or yellow
plant pigments.
Synergistic-relating to the interaction or cooperation of two or more organizations,
substances, or other agents to produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their
separate effects.
Antioxidants-a substance that inhibits oxidation, especially one used to counteract the
deterioration of stored food products.
4. Discussion or evidence most convincing to you (summarize, paraphrase, or quote)

Oliver Proposed mechanisms of action for these findings include inhibition of lipid oxidation,
lipid-lowering effects, hypoglycemic- and insulin-lowering effects, antioxidant activity,
anti-inflammatory activity, and anti-proliferative or apoptotic cell death activity. Thiede, 2016

5. Implications you see for your health or for society

It is important for people to know this information because people need better healthy eating
along with eating better to prevent sickness and disease.

6. Evaluation of the article (Are they biased? Is the claim well-supported by evidence? Is
there something the author could have added to make it more clear?)

(Maya) No, they are not biased because the article is strictly informational from a medical
background, so therefore they have no bias or side because they are just sharing information
about what Phytochemicals are, what they are good for, and what contains them.