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
oysters
filters of the ocean
clam
eat particles of anything they can
what makes the unclean animals not fit for fooed?
they are bottom/filter feeders
what does ellen g white say to avoid that hurts us?
meat/animal foods
spicy foods
caffeinated tea and coffee
tobacco
rich desserts
why does ellen g white say that we should not eat meat/animal foods?
meat is often diseased
meat is a stimulant
what did ellen g white advise about snacking? why?
don’t do it
so you’re stomach can rest
how would someone let the stomach rest at night?1
have a light, early, or no supper
what might someone notice if they let their stomach rest at night?
they would get better sleep
would someones food cravings indicate nutrient deficiency? why?
no
your appetite is not a safe guard & is usually preverted
who was dr. kellogg
health reformer who established sanatariums
what is antbiotic resistance?
overuse of antibiotics create drug resistant strains of bacteria, antibiotcs no longer work as well
why are antibiotics given to healthy animals?
- make them grow faster
- to make up for unsanitary growing conditions
what percent of retail chicken contains drug-resistant salmonella?
44%
what percent of antimicrobial drugs are sold to the meet industry?
80%
why do these drugs create a problem in consuming meat?
animals & then people become antibiotic resistant
