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Your Brain on Food

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the primary component of the brain when dehydrated?

a)

Proteins

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Lipids

d)

Micronutrients

e)

Things I should have said in an argument last year

2.

Which essential fatty acids are linked to preventing degenerative brain conditions?

a)

Omega 9

b)

Omega 3 and 6

c)

Trans fats

d)

Saturated fats

3.

How do amino acids influence our feelings and behaviors?

a)

By increasing blood sugar levels

b)

By acting as precursors to neurotransmitters

c)

By providing energy directly to brain cells

d)

By facilitating the absorption of fats

4.

Which of the following foods is most likely to cause a rapid increase and subsequent drop in blood sugar levels?

a)

Oats

b)

Whole grains

c)

White bread

d)

Legumes

5.

What role do antioxidants play in brain health?

a)

They increase glucose absorption

b)

They strengthen the brain against free radicals

c)

They provide essential fatty acids

d)

They promote the release of neurotransmitters

6.

What is the percentage of energy resources used by the brain compared to its body weight?

a)

5%

b)

10%

c)

15%

d)

20%

7.

Which micronutrients are specifically mentioned as vital for brain health?

a)

Vitamins A and C

b)

Vitamins B6, B12, and folic acid

c)

Vitamins D and E

d)

Vitamins K and B1

8.

Which minerals are fundamental to brain health and early cognitive development?

a)

Folate, Niacin, Riboflavin, Thiamine

b)

Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Vitamin K

c)

Iron, Copper, Zinc, Sodium

d)

Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, Phosphorus

9.

The brain requires a steady supply of (a)   to function properly and avoid nutrient deficiency.

10.

Which type of carbohydrates causes a rapid release of glucose into the blood?

a)

All of the above

b)

Fiber

c)

Sugar

d)

Starch

11.

What type of carbohydrates is suggested to provide a steadier level of attentiveness?

a)

Sugars

b)

Starches

c)

Fiber

d)

High glycemic foods

12.

The brain's frontal lobes are particularly sensitive to drops in (a)   , which can affect mental function.

13.

What is the primary signal of nutrient deficiency in the brain?

a)

Headache

b)

Dizziness

c)

Change in mental function

d)

Nausea

14.

Consuming a diet rich in __ __ helps maintain a balanced combination of brain messengers and mood stability.

(a)  

15.

The chemical messengers that carry signals between neurons are known as (a)   .