Dark Chocolate is not a Superfood

The video explores the perception of dark chocolate as a health food, driven by media and industry-funded studies. It highlights the lack of high-quality research supporting long-term health benefits and discusses the role of flavanols and chocolate processing. The video emphasizes the misleading nature of health claims due to added sugar and calories in chocolate products.

What is one reason dark chocolate is perceived as a health food?

• It is low in calories.

• It contains no sugar.

• It is a type of vegetable.

• It has been marketed as healthy.

Which companies have funded research supporting chocolate's health benefits?

• Nike and Adidas

• Pepsi and Coca-Cola

• Nestle, Mars, and Hershey's

• Apple and Google

What is a common issue with studies linking chocolate to health benefits?

• They are often conducted on humans.

• They are usually long-term studies.

• They are often observational and low quality.

• They are funded by independent organizations.

What is a significant factor in the loss of flavanols during chocolate processing?

• Addition of sugar

• Use of alkali (deqing)

• High temperature cooking

• Freezing the chocolate

How much dark chocolate is needed for a heart-healthy dose of flavanols?

• 2 ounces

• 4 and three-quarter ounces

• 10 ounces

• 1 ounce

What is a potential downside of consuming flavanol-rich dark chocolate?

• It is low in sugar.

• It is high in calories and sugar.

• It contains no antioxidants.

• It is tasteless.

What is the main message regarding the health benefits of dark chocolate?

• Dark chocolate is a superfood.

• Dark chocolate is calorie-free.

• There is strong evidence supporting long-term health benefits.

• There is no high-quality research supporting long-term health benefits.