Macronutrients
The brain needs this many grams of carbohydrates daily just for basic functioning. (Can be within 5-10 grams)
What is 130 grams?
This neurotransmitter is found primarily in the gut.
What is Serotonin?
This vitamin has been shown to help alleviate symptoms of depression.
What is Vitamin D?
This vitamin is frequently associated with heart rhythm but it also helps oxygenate the brain.
What is postassium?
This R&B artist has "love on the brain".
Who is Rihanna?
The brain is made up of this percentage of fat. (Can be within 5-10%)
What is 60%?
This neurotransmitter is often called the reward or "feel good" substance that helps control our pleasure and reward system.
What is dopamine?
This water-soluble vitamin acts as a cofactor in the production of neurotransmitters and is primarily found in animal food sources.
What is B12?
This part of the brain keeps many substances out but also must let nutrients in.
What is the blood brain barrier?
This is the average weight of the brain.
What is 3 pounds?
This macronutrient helps increase blood flow to the frontal lobe.
What is dietary fats?
What must be present for neurotransmitters to cross the blood brain barrier.
What is CARBOHYDRATES!!!!!
These 2 vitamins are responsible for the production of tryptophan.
What are vitamins B3(Niacin) and B6 (Pyridoxine)?
This is the percentage of water the brain is made up of.
What is 75%?
This word rhymes with brain and might be needed if having a hard time walking.
What is a cane?
These amino acids act as precursors for specific neurotransmitters.
What are tyrosine and tryptophan?
This neurotransmitter also functions as a hormone.
What is norepinephrine?
This vitamin is necessary for normal synthesis of neurotransmitters. It is also highly recommended as a prenatal regimen for fetal development.
What is folic acid?
Magnesium plays a role in mood regulation and stress response. Name 2 food sources that are high in magnesium.
What are green, leafy vegetables, almonds, beans, legumes, nuts, seeds?
The scarecrow from Wizard of Oz sang these lyrics as wishful thinking to be intelligent and capable.
What is "if I only had a brain"?
Neurons are made up primarily of fat, however they need a constant supply of this because it can't be stored.
What are carbohydrates?
Name 5 symptoms of low levels of neurotransmitters.
What are memory loss, irritability, depression, insomnia, foggy brain, fatigue, impulsive behavior, aggression, anxiety, lack of motivation, loss of alertness?
Name 5 sources of Vitamin D.
What are egg yolk, fortified milk, yogurt, oily fish (salmon, mackerel, tuna), and sunlight.
This mineral has ions that act as crucial messengers in the brain by triggering neurotransmitter realease and regulating electrical signals.
What is calcium?
The brain continues to grow and develop until what age.
What is 25 years old?