TED.ed -What is MSG, and is it actually bad for you?

What did Dr. Robert Ho Man Kwok write about in his letter to a medical journal?

• His favorite Chinese restaurant

• His symptoms after eating MSG

• The history of MSG

• The benefits of Chinese cuisine

What is MSG primarily made of?

• Sugar and salt

• Sodium and glutamate

• Vinegar and spices

• Protein and carbohydrates

What role does glutamate play in our body?

• It is not significant

• It helps with digestion and immune function

• It causes headaches

• It is a type of fat

In what year was MSG invented?

• 1908

• 1930

• 1968

• 1950

What does the term "umami" refer to?

• A type of spice

• A sweet taste

• A pleasant, savory taste

• A cooking method

What was the public's reaction to Dr. Kwok's letter?

• Indifference

• Outrage and demand for scientific inquiry

• Celebration of MSG's benefits

• Confusion over its contents

Which of the following was NOT a result of the term "Chinese Restaurant Syndrome"?

• Panic about MSG

• Increased sales of MSG

• Biased journalism

• Calls for more research

What type of research was conducted on MSG in the late 1960s?

• Studies on its flavor

• Studies on its toxicity

• Studies on its popularity

• Studies on its uses in cooking

How is MSG viewed by some researchers today?

• As a harmful substance

• As a safe seasoning compared to added sodium and fat

• As a dangerous food additive

• As a flavor that should be banned

What is a possible negative effect of consuming too much MSG?

• Increased energy

• Heart palpitations for some people

• Improved digestion

• Enhanced flavor perception