The Foods We Eat

True or False: Turkeys cannot fly.

• True

• False

Tryptophan is an example of which monomer?

• monosaccharide

• amino acid

• fatty acid

• polysaccharide

Turkey is the only meat to contain tryptophan (a natural sedative).

• True

• False

Heartburn is caused by...

• an increase in bile

• an increase in glucose

• an increase in stomach acid

• an increase in lipids

Overeating has which of the following consequences?

• There are no consequences of overeating and you will feel as you usually do

• Your body will have a sudden burst of energy and then extreme fatigue.

• Your body will digest it quickly and you will feel very energized.

• Your body will use more energy to digest, leading to sleepiness.

Which of the following has the greatest amount of caffeine?

• 1 teaspoon of caffeine powder

• 1 can of red bull

• 8 oz cup of coffee

• Hershey's chocolate bar

How does caffeine make you feel more alert?

• It is a carb so it increases your energy levels

• It displaces (moves) adenosine, a molecule that promotes sleepiness

• The effect is purely psychological, not physical

• It helps to build more brain cells, making you more alert.

How many cups of coffee would be considered toxic?

• 1 cup

• 30 cups

• 50 cups

• 100 cups

What is the recommended maximum of caffeine per day?

• 400 mg

• 800 mg

• 200 mg

• 1000 mg

How many mg of caffeine does an espresso shot have?

• 10 mg

• 40 mg

• 100 mg

• 400 mg