adventist view Flashcards
compared to other americans, how much longer do adventist men and women live?
men - 7.3 years longer
women - 4.4 years longer
compared to other americans, adventist have how much percent lower cancer rate?
30%
compared to other americans, adventist have how much percent lower hear disease?
50%
what are the principle/teachings of the Bible about health?
-your body is God’s temple (we must glorify God with it)
-the original diet is best (fruit from trees and seed nearing plants)
-avoid unclean meat- (7 clean, 2 unclean on flood)
-skip alcohol and tobacco (not wise to drink wine or strong drinks)
how do we know from the Bible that the concept of unclean meats was not only from the Jews?
During the flood, Noah brought 2 of every unclean, and 7 of every clean animal.
for land animals, what qualifies as clean meat?
whatever is divided at the hoof and chews the cud
what are example of clean land animals?
beef, lamb, goats
what are example of unclean land animals?
pig, camel, and rabbit
what are the types of pig?
sausage, pork, bacon, pepperoni, ham
what are some diseases linked with pork consumption?
cirrhosis, cancer, and multiple sclerosis
for sea animals, what qualifies as clean meat?
fins and scales are required
what are some examples of clean sea animals?
salmon, trout, tuna, tilapia
what are some examples of unclean sea animals?
lobster, octopus, oyster, clams
lobster
eats dead things
octopus
eats animals