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100

What is the nutrient missing in fruit juice compared to the real thing?

Fiber

Fiber not present in fruit juices because it gets left behind in the fruit itself. The third most common form of cancer in the world is colon cancer, fiber is one of the best ways to lower risk of colon cancer by speeding up passage of waste, removing carcinogens, and promoting beneficial gut bacteria. Fiber has also shown an ability to lower all-cause mortality doi: 10.1093/aje/kwu257

100

What are some of the best way to retain information when studying

Active Learning Techniques

Self Testing

Consistent Study Schedule

100
(T/F) A pound of muscle utilizes more calories than a pound of fat at rest.

True

A pound of muscle is more metabolically active. Meaning it undergoes a higher level of chemical process to product energy and materials needed for life (i.e growth, repair, overall function). A pound of muscle can utilize 6-10 calories/day at rest whereas fat uses 2-4 calories/day at rest.

100

This is typically the designation for which day Thanksgiving falls

The fourth thursday of November

100

Which transcedent basketball player made their debut this past week, marking the beginning of a record breaking 23rd season in the league?

LEBRON

200

What macronutrient is the most satiating?

Protein

It regulating the hormones ghrelin and GLP-1. Ghrelin is the hormone that stimulates appetitie and hunger signaling, protein suppresses ghrelin production. GLP-1 regulates blood sugar and appetite, protein stimulates the natural production of GLP-1.

200

The suggested studying time division from the powerpoint.

45 on 

15 off

200

What muscles are primarily stimulated in the bench press

Chest (pec major, pec minor)

Shoulders (anterior deltoid, lateral deltoid, rotator cuffs)

Triceps (medial head, lateral head, long head to a lesser extent)

200

Commonly associated with a November holiday, Ben Franklin wanted this animal to be the national animal rather than the Bald Eagle

The Turkey

200

This song my my niece wont stop singing was performed by a fictional K-Pop group and has spent 16 weeks as the number one song on the Billboard Global 200 chart.

Golden by HUNTR/X from K-Pop Demon Hunters

300

What micronutrient is most deficient in American adults?

Vitamin D and Potassium


Over 90% of Americans are deficient in Vitamin D, Potassium or both. This could lead to poor bone health (vitamin D is required for the body to absorb calcium from the intestines), fatigue, and muscle weakness.

Foods with Vitamin D: Fatty fishes (Salmon, Tuna), Eggs, any fortified products (milk, orange juice), the SUN

Foods with Potassium: Avocado, Salmon, Coconut Water, Sweet Potatoes

300

According to studies, the optimal temperature for studying.

Slightly cooler than room temperature (<71 F, ~22 C)


300
This exercise has best shown to lower all-cause mortality

Walking

Americans take on average 3000-5000 steps per day. Taking 12,000 steps per day is associated with a 65% lower risk of all-cause morality when compared to 4000 steps https://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/higher-daily-step-count-linked-lower-all-cause-mortality. Walking helps lower blood pressure, heart function, lubricating joints with sinovial fluid, and strengthens the lower body muscles (often the first ones to deteriorate in old people) 

300

This popular attraction started in 1924,

It is now televised every morning on thanksgiving day.

The Thanksgiving Day Parade

300

How much sleep should you get a day

7-9 hours. Getting good sleep and enough of it improves physical and mental health, enhancing cognitive function, regulates mood, supports growth and tissue repair.

Tips to get better sleep:

Avoid blue lights before sleep, sleep in a cooler room than typically during the day, sleep in dark and quiet room, creating a routine, not eating a lot before sleeping, no caffeine within 6 hours of bedtime.

400

(MYTH) This vegetable is commonly regarded to as having negative calories 

Celery

Celery is typically referred to as having negative calories due to its low caloric presence being outweighed by the amount of energy taken to digest it. But the thermic effect of celery is far less than the amount of calories it contains.

400

What are some of the resources on campus that are outlined in the powerpoint.

Chemistry Learning Center (Troy)

Undergraduate Writing Center (CUE 303)

Math Learning Center (Cleveland)



400

What muscles are engaged during a deadlift

The entire posterior chain (calves, hamstrings, abductors, glutes, quads, adductors, spinal erectors) also the neck, all abdominis muscles, trapezius, rhomboids, and forearms.

400

When was thanksgiving declared a national holiday and who did it (within 10 years).

1863 by Abraham Lincoln

400

This Pixar movie is about an redneck getting caught up with international espionage, working to prevent a billionaire from blowing people up

Cars 2

500
(FACT) Which of these foods has higher protein per calorie?


Steak

Brocolli

Salmon

Peanuts

Spinach

Broccoli 

Per calorie broccoli has the most protein in the group. The protein in broccoli however is less bioavailable, meaning the body doesn't absorb as much of it compared to things like animal proteins, not optimal as a protein source. Steak has the most protein by weight.

500
Developed by Franscesco Cirillo in the late 80s this method of studying breaks work into intervals. Typically 25 minutes in length, separated by short breaks about 5 minutes in length. It is widely considered one of the better forms of studying.

Pomodoro

500

What are the muscles of the calf?

Gastrocnemius

Soleus

Achilles Tendon

500

What song was originally written to be sung on thanksgiving day

Thank u, next by Ariana Grande

What a Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong

Jingle Bells by James Pierpont

Jingle Bells

It was first written to commemorate the sleigh races that would happen around thanksgiving.

500

Standing 6'1 with the ability to squat 615 pounds, this man is the quarterback of the World Champion Philadelphia Eagles

Jalen Hurts