Vitamins & Minerals
What mineral is essential for bone health and found in dairy products among other foods?
Calcium
What macronutrient is the body's preferred source of energy?
Carbohydrates
True or False: Oreo’s are vegan?
Ture
True or False: All organic foods are automatically healthier than non-organic foods.
False, nutritional value depends on many factors, not just organic status
What diet is based on the eating habits of ancient Greece and Rome, focusing on whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and high in monounsaturated fats?
(Mediterranean diet)
What vitamin is known as the "sunshine vitamin," and why?
Vitamin D, because our body produces it when exposed to sunlight
What is the macronutrient that is most important for building muscle mass?
Protein
What food tastes like soap to those with a specific gene mutation?
Cilantro
True or False: Eating after 8 p.m. always leads to weight gain.
False, caloric balance has a more significant effect on weight than meal timing. Eating at 8 PM does not automatically lead to weight gain as it is influenced by other factors as well.
Which diet emphasizes low-carb and high-fat consumption?
(Keto-Diet)
What vitamin is crucial for blood clotting and can be found in leafy green vegetables?
Vitamin K
Which macronutrient is important for hormone production and absorption of certain vitamins?
Fats
What fruit involves a wasp in its pollination process?
Fig
True or False: Organic foods are fundamentally healthier than non-organic foods
False. Nutritional value depends on many factors, not just organic status.
What dietary practice observed in many religions involves periods of not eating and not consuming water?
(Fasting, such as in Ramadan for Muslims or Lent for Christians)
Which mineral is crucial for oxygen transport in the blood?
Iron
What is the term for the type of carbohydrate that cannot be digested by the human body and is important for digestion?
Fiber
The majority of wasabi sold in the US is an imitation version of the real thing, what is the imitation version made from?
Horseradish
True or False: Drinking large amounts of water helps you lose weight.
False. While water is essential for health, drinking it in excess won't cause weight loss without other lifestyle changes.
What ancient diet emphasizes fruits, vegetables, lean meats, fish, eggs, nuts and seeds?
(Paleo Diet or Stone-Age Diet)
What trace mineral is important for thyroid function and is found in seafood?
Iodine
Name the type of fat considered to be the most important for heart health.
(Unsaturated fats) ← mono-unsaturated fats (eg. olive oil)
This seed was a staple in the Inca diet and contains all 9 essential amino acids?
Quinoa
True or False: Brown eggs are always healthier than white eggs?
False. There is no significant nutritional difference between them. The color of the egg is determined by the breed of the hen.
What traditional Japanese diet emphasizes rice, fish, and vegetables, and is associated with longevity?
(Okinawa diet)