The Impact of Coffee Quiz

What is the main active ingredient in coffee?

• Sugar

• Caffeine

• Theobromine

• Chlorogenic acid

Where did coffee originally come from?

• Brazil

• Colombia

• Ethiopia

• Yemen

In which century did the first coffee houses begin to appear?

• 12th Century

• 15th Century

• 18th Century

• 21st Century

Who is said to have consumed as many as 72 cups of coffee a day?

• Aristotle

• Jurgen Habermas

• Voltaire

• Kant

What effect does caffeine have on the body?

• It slows down the heart rate

• It increases alertness

• It causes fatigue

• It decreases brain activity

What did companies hope to achieve by giving coffee breaks to workers?

• Decrease productivity

• Increase productivity

• Save money

• Improve health

What is the recommended maximum limit of caffeine per day for healthy adults?

• 200 milligrams

• 400 milligrams

• 600 milligrams

• 800 milligrams

What can happen if someone consumes too much caffeine?

• Improved concentration

• Increased risk of heart disease

• Insomnia and anxiety

• Enhanced physical performance

Which beneficial substance found in coffee may reduce the risk of many diseases?

• Theobromine

• Chlorogenic acid

• Polyphenols

• Quercetin

How long can the effects of caffeine last in the body?

• 5 minutes

• 15 minutes to 2 hours

• 2 to 6 hours

• 6 to 12 hours