Food and Mood: How Diet and Nutrition Affect Mental Wellbeing

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Which diet is associated with better mental health according to the text? Options: Western diet, Keto diet, Mediterranean diet, Paleo diet

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Mediterranean diet

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What is a potential effect of consuming highly refined carbohydrates?

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Increased risk of obesity and diabetes

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What is the glycaemic index?

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A ranking of carbohydrate in foods based on their effect on blood glucose.

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What is one hypothesized mechanism by which diet affects mental health?

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By altering the gut microbiome

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What is a 'leaky gut' associated with? Options: High fiber diet, Low sugar intake, Unhealthy gut microbiome, Increased protein consumption

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Unhealthy gut microbiome

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What type of diet can promote gut microbial taxa that metabolize food into anti-inflammatory metabolites?

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Mediterranean diet

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What is a common human experience related to food choices and psychological state?

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Eating comfort foods in times of low mood

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What is a potential consequence of a poor diet mentioned in the text? Options: Increased energy levels, Enhanced immune function, Improved mental health

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Obesity and diabetes

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What is the role of the gut microbiome in mental health?

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It interacts with the brain using neural, inflammatory, and hormonal pathways.

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What is a characteristic of the Mediterranean diet?

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High consumption of fruits, vegetables, nuts, and legumes