How food affects your brain

What is the largest component by weight of a dehydrated human brain?

• Proteins

• Fats (Lipids)

• Amino Acids

• Micronutrients

Why are Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids crucial for brain health?

• They provide quick energy bursts.

• They help prevent mental decline.

• They are essential for the creation and maintenance of cell membranes.

• They act as chemical messengers between neurons.

What do amino acids contain that are crucial for affecting mood, sleep, attentiveness, and weight?

• Glucose

• Neurotransmitters

• Antioxidants

• Saturated fats

What percentage of the body's total energy resources does the human brain utilize, despite making up only about 2% of body weight?

• 5%

• 10%

• 20%

• 50%

How do foods like oats, grains, and legumes affect blood glucose release compared to high glycemic foods like white bread?

• They cause a rapid release of glucose.

• They lead to slower glucose release, enabling steadier attentiveness.

• They have no impact on blood glucose levels.

• They primarily provide fats, not glucose.