- Researchers carried out a diet study in Tanzania towns and nearby villages.
- A traditional African diet lowered body inflammation quickly.
- A Western diet raised inflammation and weakened the immune system.
- Each person ate a set diet for two weeks.
- Some positive effects stayed after the diets ended.
- Many healthy men from cities and countryside participated.
- Scientists tested blood and immune responses during study.
- Results could change local health and diet advice.
Difficult words
- researcher — a person who studies and tests thingsResearchers
- traditional — from local culture and old common practices
- inflammation — body reaction that shows swelling or redness
- western — related to Europe or North America food and habits
- immune system — the body's protection against germs and disease
- participate — to take part in an activity or studyparticipated
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Discussion questions
- Would you try the traditional diet for two weeks?
- Do you live in a town or a village?
- Have you ever participated in a health study?
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