Hormones
Which hormone is released when we are happy (mood regulation)? Which hormone is involved in the reward's system, pleasure and motivation?
Serotonin and dopamine
If your body is suddenly not reacting to insulin, what disease do you have?
Bonus +100: give me the exact name/number of the disease.
diabetes
Diabetes 2
A box of cereal is labelled "organic". Does this mean the organic sugar used is healthier than regular sugar?
No, organic sugar and regular are the same thing, no such thing
Which organ stores all of our nutrients? (like all our fats, protein, and carbohydrates)
Liver
High-Fructose Corn syrup makes our cells less sensitive to insulin. Being less sensitive to insulin can lead to what disease?
obesity and diabetes
ADH hormone is produced at night so we do not wake up to use the bathroom regularly, what should we not drink late at night to prevent interference with ADH production?
Caffeines (coffee, tea)
Endorphins are the body's natural painkillers and makes us feel this "high" feeling. What activities can induce endorphin release?
Laugh, fall in love, eat a delicious meal, exercise
An ingredient behind sugar is called "evaporated cane juice," what is this and what does it mean?
More sugar
Some people are lactose intolerant, they are unable to process this specific sugar. Is this an allergy or a lack of enzyme needed to break down the sugar?
Lack of enzyme
What disorder does artificial food colorings cause in children (such as Red 40, Yellow 5 and 6)?
Give me the general symptoms if you do not remember the exact name.
ADHD
Which hormone is released when we are stress, can cause weight gain?
Cortisol
What type of drug is alcohol?
(Depressant, stimulant, hallucinogenic, opioid)
Depressant
Soybean and Corn Oil (found in artificial sweets) is especially bad for humans because once heated, it can turn into what type of fat?
(Saturated, Unsaturated, or Trans)
Trans fat
Which vitamin is used to reduce pimples, acne, and scarring?
Vitamin A
Found in plastic bottle labeled #3 and #7, this chemical is affects puberty and fertility of kids. It also damages your Nervous System and Immune System.
BPA
Aldosterone helps our body retain water, what other hormone also helps our body retain water at night?
ADH
If you have been feeling down lately, it is recommended to exercise. This is because exercise will release which pleasure and satisfied hormone?
Dopamine and serotonin
If something is labeled "no sugar added", what does it mean? Does that mean there is no sugar in this item?
no additional sugar added but natural sugar is still added
Which Vitamin is essentially to maintaining brain functions? Without it, your brain can shrink in size.
Vitamin B1
This chemical is often used to preserve food (meats and fish) and impacts your metabolism and cause certain cancers. Tell me the main element in it.
(I.e. carbon, nitrogen, fluorine, hydrogen, oxygen)
Nitrates (or Nitrogen)
What hormone helps combat cortisol (stress hormone) and is a natural pain-relief?
Endorphins
Which hormone is released when we see animals and have the desire to befriend them? Which sex releases more of this hormone?
Oxytocin
Female
What are the most common allergens that must be labeled on food? (name 3)
Nuts, seafood, eggs, milk, wheat, seeds, soy
Which fatty acid is essential for heart health and very healthy? (found in fish)
Omega-3 Fatty Acid
BHT was created to cure certain VIRAL disease on skin surface, not ingestion. However, BHT has been added to food to preserve their shelf life. What does BHT cause if ingested?
hormone disruption, cancer, and hyperactivity