Ispánovity Krisztina

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Coospace 8

MI: Qigong is a new, alternative method with the combination of meditative exercises which lowers
stress level, improves the immune system and helps to lose weight by driving the energy to the bad
spots.

Statements:

d, T – With Qigong, it is possible to cure obese people as this method drives the energy to the trouble
spots.

Coospace 9

MI: The results of the recent studies made by European academics show that organic foods are
beneficial as they contain more nutrients and vitamins than the traditional ones.

Statements:

c, F – It forbade to make health claims.

d, T – In organic tomatoes there are more vitamin C, beta-carotene and flavonoids than traditional
ones.

f, F – Britain, France and Poland are taken place in the research programme.

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MI: Researchers are working on the so called „amylin blockers” which can control diabetetics’ blood-
sugar level and helps people to lose weight.

a, NE - Timothy Rink is the president of Amylin and Andrew Young is a senior scientist.

b, NE – Most of the old Pima Indians are facing obesity and diabetes.

f, T – Dr. Gartin discovered amylin in 1987.