Intermittent Fasting and Time-Restricted Feeding Quiz

What are the three factors in Dr. Peter Atia's nutritional framework?

• Exercise frequency, meal frequency, and sleep duration

• Vitamin intake, mineral intake, and hydration level

• Dietary restriction, caloric restriction, and time restriction

• Protein intake, carbohydrate intake, and fat intake

What is the most common form of intermittent fasting referred to by the public?

• Water-only fasting

• Time-restricted feeding

• Alternate-day fasting

• Caloric restriction

Which fasting method is better at preserving lean mass according to a 2016 study?

• Water-only fasting

• Continuous caloric restriction

• Time-restricted feeding

• Alternate-day fasting

What are some of the metabolic effects of time-restricted feeding?

• Increased C-peptide and glucagon levels

• Decreased HDL and increased LDL cholesterol

• Decreased fasting glucose and increased insulin sensitivity

• Increased fasting glucose and decreased insulin sensitivity

How does intermittent fasting affect cognitive functions according to studies?

• It has no effect on cognitive functions

• It enhances spatial, associative, and working memory

• It decreases verbal memory in older adults

• It only affects physical endurance

What cardiovascular benefits are associated with intermittent fasting?

• Improvements in blood pressure, heart rate, and cholesterol levels

• Increased blood pressure and heart rate

• No significant cardiovascular benefits

• Decreased HDL and increased LDL cholesterol

What did Jamshed and colleagues find about early time-restricted feeding?

• It increases nighttime cortisol and glucose levels

• It results in higher average glucose and insulin levels

• It leads to lower average glucose and insulin levels

• It has no effect on glucose and insulin levels

What should individuals consider before starting intermittent fasting?

• The potential risks and benefits specific to their health

• The popularity of the fasting method

• The cost of fasting programs

• The opinions of friends and family

What personal challenge did the narrator face with intermittent fasting during residency?

• Gaining too much weight

• Experiencing increased hunger

• Losing too much weight

• Feeling more tired

What is the narrator's overall experience with time-restricted feeding?

• Negative, leading to health issues

• Neutral, with no significant changes

• Positive, enjoying it enough to continue

• Confusing, with mixed results