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Yushchenko's Poisoning and Olestra Overview

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What major health risk did Yushchenko develop after being poisoned by dioxin?

Soft tissue sarcoma (correct)

Chronic respiratory illness

Lung cancer

Heart disease

What is a notable characteristic of dioxin in relation to fat?

It stimulates fat production in the liver.

It is water soluble and easily eliminated.

It accumulates in fatty tissue and is hard to remove from the body. (correct)

It is non-toxic and safe for consumption.

Which of the following describes Olestra?

A type of vegetable fat that also dissolves in water.

A highly absorbable fat that promotes weight gain.

A non-absorbable fat substitute that can cause diarrhea. (correct)

A natural oil used for frying foods.

What is one of the effects of dioxin poisoning reported in Yushchenko?

<p>Facial disfigurement known as chloracne</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason Olestra might be included in Yushchenko's diet?

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Yushchenko's Poisoning

Yushchenko was poisoned by dioxin in food.
Dioxin caused liver and pancreatic inflammation (chloracne).
Dioxin is fat-soluble and hard to remove from the body.

Olestra

Olestra is a non-absorbable fat substitute.
Developed by Procter & Gamble.
Mimics the texture and taste of fat.
Doesn't get absorbed, so no weight gain concern.
May cause diarrhea in some cases.
Olestra is a fat-like substance that dissolves.

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This quiz explores the poisoning of Yushchenko by dioxin and its health effects, including liver and pancreatic inflammation. It also discusses Olestra, a non-absorbable fat substitute, its development, and its potential side effects. Test your knowledge on these significant health topics.