1. the subjects in the raw vegan diet group were sedentary and had been eating a low-calorie, low-protein vegan diet composed primarily of un-processed and un-cooked plant-derived foods for at least 2 years. the subjects in the endurance runners group ran an average of 48 miles per week for an average of 21 years. the subjects in the western diet group consisted of sedentary and non-obese subjects who ate a typical western diet (characterized by high intakes of red meat, sugary treats, high-fat foods, and refined grains). all subjects in the study were healthy adults. results of this study were published in the american journal of clinical nutrition in 2006.
a. the researchers found that the western diet group was more likely to have borderline-high to high blood pressure compared to the raw vegan diet group.
b) furthermore, 50 % of the western diet group had higher blood pressure than 75% of the endurance runners.
c) rа students in a statistics class were asked to summarize the results of the study.
2. which of the student statements is an appropriate summary?
a. a western diet is associated with higher blood pressure.
b. eating a western diet increases blood pressure.
c. a western diet is linked with a greater risk of high blood pressure.