Nutritional Neuroscience: Understanding Your Brain on Food

What is the primary component of a dehydrated brain?

• Micronutrients

• Fats

• Glucose

• Proteins

Which fatty acids are crucial for preventing degenerative brain conditions?

• Trans fats

• Monounsaturated fats

• Omegas 3 and 6

• Saturated fats

What effect do trans and saturated fats have on the brain over the long term?

• They improve brain health

• They enhance cognitive function

• They have no effect

• They may compromise brain health

How do amino acids influence our behavior?

• By building cell walls

• By acting as energy sources

• By serving as precursors to neurotransmitters

• By converting to fatty acids

Why is a varied diet important for brain chemistry?

• It maintains a balance of brain messengers

• It limits glucose production

• It reduces protein intake

• It increases fat storage

Which micronutrient is not mentioned as fundamental to brain health?

• Iron

• Calcium

• Zinc

• Copper

What role do antioxidants play in brain health?

• They increase glucose levels

• They build fatty acids

• They protect brain cells from free radicals

• They decrease neurotransmitter effectiveness

What happens to mental function when glucose levels drop?

• It improves

• It declines

• It remains stable

• It fluctuates unpredictably

Which type of food causes a rapid release of glucose into the blood?

• Legumes

• Oats

• Whole grains

• White bread

What is the effect of a steady glucose release on attentiveness?

• Increases rapidly

• Decreases steadily

• Fluctuates greatly

• Remains steady