Quiz sobre Aminoácidos y Alimentación

What amino acid is non-essential and is produced within the body from Phenylalanine?

• Tyrosine

• Dopamine

• Serotonin

• Tryptophan

What essential amino acid has the ability to increase serotonin levels in the brain?

• Tyrosine

• Dopamine

• Serotonin

• Tryptophan

What amino acid is biochemically derived from serotonin?

• Dopamine

• Tyrosine

• Tryptophan

• Phenylalanine

What neurotransmitter is found in a wide variety of animals and has important functions in the brain such as voluntary movement and motivation?

• Serotonin

• Dopamine

• Tyrosine

• Tryptophan

What type of foods increase alertness in the body by increasing tyrosine in the brain?

• Fish, Seafood, Legumes

• Gelatin, Soy, Seeds

• Lean meats, Cheese, Nuts

• Brown rice, Oats, Milk

What amino acid is essential for promoting drowsiness and is the precursor to serotonin?

• Tyrosine

• Tryptophan

• Dopamine

• Serotonin

What food has been shown to increase melatonin levels in the blood?

• Whole grain rice, Oatmeal, Milk

• Baked potatoes, Cottage cheese, Milk

• Lean meats, Cheese, Nuts

• Fish, Seafood, Legumes

What type of foods contribute to low levels of dopamine in the body?

• Sugar, Saturated fats, Cholesterol

• Fish, Seafood, Legumes

• Lean meats, Cheese, Nuts

• Brown rice, Oats, Milk