Blood Type Dieting Reading Answers

Sep 6, 2024

Blood Type Dieting Reading Answers is an academic reading answers topic. Blood Type Dieting Reading Answers has a total of 13 IELTS questions in total.In the first section you have to fill in the blanks with correct answers. In the next section you have to tell whether the statement is correct or not.

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Section 1

Blood Type Dieting

A link between ABO blood groups and diet was proposed by Dr. Peter. J. D'Adamo in his book "Eat Right For Your Type," published a few years ago. Dr. D'Adamo claims that the ABO blood groups reveal the dietary habits of our ancestors and adherence to a diet specific to one's blood group can improve health and decrease risk of chronic conditions, such as cardiovascular disease. D'Adamo's theory is based on the idea that each blood group has its own unique antigen marker and this marker reacts badly with certain foods, leading to all sorts of potential health problems and harmful weight gain. Furthermore, Dr. D'Adamo believes that levels of stomach acidity and digestive enzymes are linked with people's blood types. Consequently, he says, by following a diet designed specifically for someone's blood type, the body digests and absorbs food more efficiently, with the result that the subject loses weight

The theory is based on how humans developed during their existence. Dr. D'Adamo believes that because blood types evolved at different times throughout history, we should eat a diet based on the types of foods our ancestors typically ate at the time when our blood type first emerged. As humans migrated and were forced to adapt their diets to local conditions, the new diets provoked changes in their digestive tracts and immune systems, necessary for them to first survive and later thrive in their new habitats. Different foods metabolised in a unique manner by each individual with a different ABO blood group probably resulted in that blood group achieving a certain level of susceptibility to the endemic bacteria, viruses and parasites of the area. This probably more than any other factor was what has influenced the modern day distribution of blood groups.

Based on the blood type diet theory, group O is considered the ancestral blood group in humans and was the first to emerge. This is difficult to prove, but there are communities today that can provide evidence for this conclusion. There is an extraordinarily high percentage of blood group 0 people in isolated populations, as well as it being the most common in the world at large. Even though early migrations dispersed the gene for group 0 blood throughout the world, because of their geographic locations these unique societies have remained isolated from interaction with other populations. If A, B and 0 had developed simultaneously, the isolated population groups would have had all of them. But these 'old societies' are group O, because genes for the later blood groups never had the opportunity to enter into their populations. They have remained unchanged. From a purely scientific point of view, chemical analysis of the group 0 antigen also reveals that, from a structural perspective, it is the simplest blood group and it serves as the backbone for the synthesis of the increasingly complex A, B and AB. As a result, Dr. D'Adamo advises that the optimal diet for people with group 0 blood should resemble the high animal protein diets typical of the hunter-gatherer era, which matches this oldest of blood groups.

Next came the emergence of blood type A, sometime around 15,000 B.C. By this time, the human ancestors had settled down into an agrarian culture. The creation of blood type A around this time meant our ancestors did well on a vegetarian-based diet and so Dr. D'Adamo recommends that blood group A's should today follow a similar diet. Blood type B supposedly evolved around 10,000 B.C thanks to humanity's nomadic ancestors. They abandoned their farms and started wandering the land, constantly moving from place to place. Consequently, Dr. D'Adamo's theory holds that blood group B's today can get away with eating a varied diet that consists of most foods including meat, dairy, grains and vegetables. Finally came blood type AB, which evolved just 1,000 years ago Dr. D'Adamo thinks this blood type helped our ancestors make the transition to contemporary times. This means that people with blood group AB can eat a mixture of the foods suitable for both blood group A and blood group B.

Medical experts universally agree that the theory is nonsense, and say there is absolutely no link between our blood group and the diet we eat. Consequently, you will not find qualified nutritionists or dietitians recommending this diet. There are also several concerns from nutritionists, namely that the diets recommended for blood groups 0 and A are considerably limited and cut out major groups of foods. In the long term, this can result in a poor intake of nutrients needed for good health. Cutting out dairy products, for example, will lead to poor intakes of calcium, which can put people at risk of osteoporosis, while avoiding meat can result in low intakes of iron which can lead to anaemia. In spite of all this, blood type diets captivate people and have faithful adherents who swear to their efficacy. It is perhaps the anthropologic significance of the theory that fascinates. There is something very intellectually and emotionally riveting about understanding the ebb and flow of human experience and linking it to people's health today. Not only is it therefore fascinating from an intellectual standpoint, but people also can see, feel and touch the modern day physical ramifications of these long ago events.

Questions 27 - 29

Complete each sentence with the correct ending (A - F).

Write the correct letter (A - F)

D'Adamo claims that following a blood group diet can

Answer: E

Supporting statement: “.......Dr. D'Adamo claims that adherence to a diet specific to one's blood group can improve health and decrease the risk of chronic conditions, such as cardiovascular disease.....”

Keywords: Improve, health

Keyword Location: para 1, Line 3

Explanation: Dr. D'Adamo suggests that following a diet tailored to one's blood type can enhance overall health, particularly by reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease. Hence E is correct in which connects the blood group diet to improved heart health.

D'Adamo claims that eating the wrong food can

Answer: C

Supporting statement: “.....Dr. D'Adamo claims that this marker reacts badly with certain foods, leading to all sorts of potential health problems and harmful weight gain.......”

Keywords: Adverse, weight

Keyword Location: para 1, Line 6

Explanation: D'Adamo argues that consuming foods that are incompatible with one's blood group antigens can trigger adverse reactions, including harmful weight gain. This reaction is linked to the incompatibility between the antigen markers and certain foods, leading to negative health outcomes, including weight gain.

Migration around the world to areas with different conditions can

Answer: A

Supporting statement: “......As humans migrated and were forced to adapt their diets to local conditions, the new diets provoked changes in their digestive tracts and immune systems, necessary for them to first survive and later thrive in their new habitats......”

Keywords: Migration, blood

Keyword Location: para 2, Line 3

Explanation: The passage explains that human migration and adaptation to various environments led to changes in digestive and immune systems. These changes likely contributed to the development of different blood groups in different regions.

explain why different blood groups evolved in different locations.
be done in groups at particular diet centres.
cause adverse bodily reactions leading to weight gain.
lead to incurable diseases.
improve the health of the dieter's heart.
be the reason for certain facial characteristics.

Questions 30 - 35

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

Diets According to Blood Groups

Blood Group	Background	Diet Required
O	The first, the most (30)....... and the simplest The (31) ………forthe other blood groups	Rich in animal protein due to (32)........ Back ground of this time.
A	Humanity became an (33).………… society.	Nutritionvegetarian-based.
B	Part of humanity became(34).......... and left their farm life.	A varied diet.
AB	The most recent AB facilitated the (35) ……… to modern life	A mixture of A and B foods

Q.30

Answer: COMMON

Supporting statement: “.....There is an extraordinarily high percentage of blood group 0 people in isolated populations, as well as it being the most common in the world at large.......”

Keywords: Most common

Keyword Location: para 3, Line 3

Explanation: Blood group O is identified as the most prevalent globally, making it the "most common." This answer is supported by the passage, which emphasizes the widespread distribution of blood group O, both in isolated communities and across the world

Q.31

Answer: BACKBONE

Supporting statement: “......From a purely scientific point of view, chemical analysis of the group 0 antigen also reveals that, from a structural perspective, it is the simplest blood group and it serves as the backbone for the synthesis of the increasingly complex A, B and AB......”

Keywords: Backbone

Keyword Location: para 3, Line 6

Explanation: The passage describes blood group O as the simplest and fundamental structure upon which the other blood groups (A, B, and AB) are built. The term "backbone" here refers to the structural foundation that group O provides for the formation of the other blood types.

Q.32

Answer: HUNTER-GATHERER

Supporting statement: “.....Dr. D'Adamo advises that the optimal diet for people with group 0 blood should resemble the high animal protein diets typical of the hunter-gatherer era........”

Keywords: Hunter-gatherer

Keyword Location: para 3, Line 8

Explanation: The recommended diet for people with blood group O is based on the hunter-gatherer lifestyle, which involved a diet rich in animal protein. This background is emphasized as the rationale for the dietary recommendations made for this blood group, making "hunter-gatherer" the appropriate answer.

Q.33

Answer: AGRARIAN

Supporting statement: “......By this time, the human ancestors had settled down into an agrarian culture......”

Keywords: Agrarian

Keyword Location: para 4, Line 1

Explanation: Blood type A is associated with the transition to an agrarian society, where people began farming and relying on a plant-based diet. The term "agrarian" refers to this settled, farming lifestyle. Therefore, the correct answer is "agrarian."

Q.34

Answer: NOMADIC

Supporting statement: “......Blood type B supposedly evolved around 10,000 B.C. thanks to humanity's nomadic ancestors......”

Keywords: Nomadic

Keyword Location: para 5, Line 1

Explanation: Blood type B is linked to a nomadic lifestyle, which involves moving from place to place rather than settling in one area for farming. This lifestyle change is highlighted as a key factor in the development of blood type B, making "nomadic" the correct term.

Q.35

Answer: TRANSITION

Supporting statement: “.....Dr. D'Adamo thinks this blood type helped our ancestors make the transition to contemporary times.......”

Keywords: Transition, times

Keyword Location: para 6, Line 2

Explanation: Blood type AB is described as the most recent and is linked to the transition to modern life. This transition marks the shift from ancient to contemporary living conditions, making "transition" the right word to describe this process.

Questions 36 - 40

Do the following statements agree with the views of the writer of the text?

In boxes 36 - 40 on your answer sheet write:

YES - if the statement agrees with the writer's views

NO - If the statement doesn't agree with the writer's views

NOT GIVEN - if it is impossible to say what the writer thinks about this

It is unlikely that people will be advised by a health professional to follow a blood group diet.

Answer: YES

Supporting statement: “......Medical experts universally agree that the theory is nonsense, and say there is absolutely no link between our blood group and the diet we eat......”

Keywords: professionals, unlikely

Keyword Location: para 7, Line 1

Explanation: The writer clearly states that medical professionals dismiss the blood group diet theory as baseless, implying that they would not advise anyone to follow it. Therefore, the statement aligns with the writer's view, making the answer "Yes."

Supporters of the blood group diet assert the diet should be followed in conjunction with supplements.

Answer: NOT GIVEN

Explanation: The text does not discuss whether supporters of the blood group diet recommend using supplements alongside the diet.

A lack of dairy products in a diet can put people at risk of having too few red blood cells.

Answer: NO

Supporting statement: “......Cutting out dairy products, for example, will lead to poor intakes of calcium, which can put people at risk of osteoporosis......”

Keywords: Dairy, risk

Keyword Location: para 7, Line 6

Explanation: The passage mentions that cutting out dairy can lead to calcium deficiency and osteoporosis, not a reduction in red blood cells. Therefore, the statement does not match the writer's view, making the answer "No."

The idea of a relationship of the blood group diet with human evolution is responsible for people's preoccupation with it.

Answer: YES

Supporting statement: “.....It is perhaps the anthropologic significance of the theory that fascinates.......”

Keywords: Preoccupation, anthropologic

Keyword Location: para 8, Line 2

Explanation: The writer acknowledges that the connection between the blood group diet and human evolution is what captivates people, both intellectually and emotionally. This fascination is what drives people's interest in the diet.