Brain, Gut, and Nutrition Insights

What percentage of the body's energy does the brain approximately use, and how many microscopic neurons does it contain?

• 10% energy, 50 billion neurons

• 20% energy, 100 billion neurons

• 30% energy, 200 billion neurons

• 15% energy, 75 billion neurons

What is the "gut-brain axis"?

• A physical connection between the stomach and the spinal cord.

• A communication network between the gut and the brain.

• A type of digestive enzyme produced in the brain.

• A psychological phenomenon causing food cravings.

Which of the following is a benefit of a psychobiotic diet?

• Increased blood pressure.

• Reduced perceived stress levels.

• Enhanced muscle growth.

• Faster metabolism.

What is the role of serotonin in relation to sleep?

• It directly induces sleep.

• It is a hormone for melatonin, which regulates the internal clock and circadian rhythm.

• It suppresses melatonin production.

• It has no direct impact on sleep.

Which of the following are primary sources of Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)?

• Mother's milk and fatty fish.

• Fruits and vegetables.

• Grains and cereals.

• Dairy products and red meat.

What vital role does DHA, docosahexaenoic acid, play?

• It helps regulate the mother's blood sugar levels.

• It contributes to the development of language, cognition, social and motor skills

• It boosts the mother's immune system.

• It prevents morning sickness.

A study on the Mediterranean diet found that it may alleviate symptoms of what condition in young men?

• Anxiety disorders.

• Moderate to severe depressions.

• Eating disorders.

• Bipolar disorder.

How do high carbohydrate meals and complex carbohydrates affect sleep quality?

• Both lead to deeper, more restorative sleep.

• High carbohydrate meals impair sleep quality, while complex carbohydrates promote deeper sleep.

• Both impair sleep quality.

• Complex carbohydrates impair sleep quality, while high carbohydrate meals promote deeper sleep.