Nov 16, 2009

Health | Vitamin Supplements Are Beneficial

In the following viewpoint Jonny Bowden argues that the American diet does not supply the essential vitamins and minerals necessary for good health. According to Bowden, vitamin supplements are essential to maintaining good health and avoiding disease. He contends that supplements strengthen the immune system, improve memory and brain function, protect the liver, and reduce the risk of cancer. Bowden is a certified nutrition specialist and the author of Jonny Bowden’s Shape Up!

As you read, consider the following questions:

1. How does the author define the...