Test Your Knowledge

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Think you've got what it takes to navigate through the confusing world of health and nutrition? Find out by answering the following 12 questions.

Check the box that contains the correct answer.

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1. 1. What is the main difference between the sugars glucose and fructose?

   a) fructose is a 5-ring molecule and glucose is a 6-ring molecule
   b) glucose is easily utilized by the cells in your body
   c) fructose must be processed in the liver and as a by-product creates triglycerides
   d) All of the above

2. 2. What is the recommended amount of protein most people (other than pro athletes) need on a daily basis (according to the most recent research)?

   a) 0.8 g/kg of bodyweight
   b) 1.2 g/kg of bodyweight
   c) 2 g/kg of bodyweight
   d) None of the above

3. 3. The main problem with plant-based omega-3 fats (eg. Flaxseed oil) is:

   a) They are also very high in omega-6 fats
   b) The human body has great difficulty converting them into EPA and DHA
   c) They cause abdominal weight gain
   d) They don’t taste good

4. 4. Of the following foods, which is the BEST source of vitamin A (beta-carotene):

   a) Spinach
   b) Bell Peppers
   c) Carrots
   d) Sweet Potato

5. 5. True or false – your digestive tract is considered to be OUTSIDE your body?

   a) True
   b) False

6. 6. Which of the following strategies is recommended for PREVENTING the development of allergies (both food and environmental)?

   a) Breastfeeding for the at least the first year of life
   b) Living with numerous pets
   c) Spending more time outdoors and getting dirty
   d) Early introduction of foods (especially, those considered ‘allergenic’) at about 6-8 months of age.
   e) All of the above

7. 7. Why does chronic stress impair your sex drive and make you crave salty foods?

   a) Because stress shunts the adrenal hormone pathway away from sex hormone production and favours the production of cortisol and aldosterone instead.
   b) Because stress shuts down semen production in men.
   c) Because salt (sodium) is needed for sex hormone production.
   d) None of the above

8. 8. The truth about metabolic rate is the following:

   a) Everything else being equal, SKINNIER people have a higher metabolic rate.
   b) Everything else being equal, HEAVIER people have a higher metabolic rate.

9. 9. Which of the following statements about MSG (monosodium glutamate) is FALSE?

   a) It is a chemical that is added to food to enhance its flavour.
   b) When a food product contains less than 99% MSG, the FDA does not require that MSG be identified in the ingredient list.
   c) Hydolyzed protein, yeast extract, soy protein isolate, and corn oil ALL contain MSG
   d) MSG is good for your brain.

10. 10. Which of the following statements about your liver is TRUE?

    a) It performs over 500 roles for your body
    b) It filters EVERYTHING that you ingest before sending it into the bloodstream or to be discarded as waste.
    c) Sulfur and vitamin C-rich foods are very helpful for liver detoxification.
    d) All of the above

11. 11. True or false – Alzheimer’s and dementia are very rare in most 3rd world countries (especially countries in Africa and Asia)

    a) True
    b) False

12. 12. The highest levels of the antioxidant LYCOPENE are found in:

    a) Raw tomatoes
    b) Tomato juice
    c) Watermelon
    d) Tomato sauce

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