Nutrition and the Brain / Minnesota Starvation Study
True or False: The brain shuts off completely at night when we go to sleep.
False
The human brain is made up of nearly ___% fat?
a) 60%
b) 90%
c) 40%
d) 10%
a) 60%
True or false: The brain only needs energy (carbs/glucose) during certain times of the day?
False - brain is constantly active and needs a constant supply of energy
Proteins in the food we eat get broken down in our bodies into what
amino acids
List 3 of the effects the participants experienced during the semi-starvation phase of the experiment
impaired judgement, depression, mood swings, irritability and anger, personality changes, social withdrawal, lack of motivation, difficulty concentrating
Name one of the essential fats
omega-3 and omega-6
Name the two main types of carbohydrates
simple and complex
Name two foods you could eat if you wanted to have more protein in your diet
meats, seafood, beans, nuts, seeds, soybeans, tofu, cottage cheese, greek yogurt, more
True or false: 1600 calories is enough for a fully grown, generally healthy adult male
False
List three food sources of essential fats
flax seeds, olive oil, nuts, nut butters, avocado, fish
Which types of carbs are good for your gut health?
Complex carbs, fiber, whole grains
false
What types of foods were participants given to eat during the Minnesota starvation study?
Mostly grains/starchy foods (noodles, bread, potatoes)
Name one vitamin that we may not absorb very well if there is not enough fat in our food
vitami D (also A, E, K)
Which of the following carbohydrate foods are examples of complex carbohydrates?
White bread, candy, fruit juice, oatmeal, brown rice, soda, honey, cookies,
oatmeal and brown rice
Briefly describe one way that protein/amino acids are important for the brain
Amino acids provide the building blocks to make many important messengers for the brain
Amino acids help supply the brain with energy when glucose is not available
Amino acids support brain structure