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FAD DIETS
MICRONUTRIENTS
SUGAR
MISCELLANEOUS
PHYTOCHEMICALS
100
This fad diet emphasizes low carbohydrate intake and a high protein and fat intake. It was initially discovered to be highly effective in treating epilepsy.
What is the Ketogenic diet?
100

This micronutrient's main role is in blood clotting and bone formation.

What is vitamin K?
100
This sugar is made up equally of glucose and fructose. It is known as table sugar and is naturally occuring in fruits and vegetables.
What is sucrose?
100
Is it "Dietician" or "Dietitian"?
What is "Dietitian"?
100
True or False?


Caffeine is a phytochemical.

True.
200
This fad diet is a type of elimination diet that restricts grains, dairy, soy, legumes, sugar, and alcohol. It is an attempt to remove/identify foods that cause inflammation, bloating, allergies, and other stressors.
What is the Whole 30 diet?
200
Vitamin A can build up to toxic levels in the body if taken in excess, leading to liver problems, birth defects, and problems of the central nervous system. What is its upper limit?
What is 3,000 IU/day?
200

True or False?

Your body is able to distinguish between naturally-occurring sugars and added sugars because they are chemically different.
False.
200
To some people, this herb tastes like soap. The reasoning behind it has to do with gene expression.
What is cilantro?
200
True or False?


There have been over 4,000 phytochemicals identified but only 150 have been studied in depth.

True.
300
According to this fad diet, a person with Type A blood has a sensitive immune system and should eat a meat-free diet based on fruits and vegetables.
What is the Blood Type diet?
300
An older adult may develop dementia from the deficiency of this micronutrient.
What is vitamin B12?
300
This popular chain sells beverages with over 100g of sugar.
What is Tropical Smoothie?
300
It is not advised to take certain medications with this fruit because the chemicals in it may cause the medications to be absorbed too quickly or slowly into the bloodstream.
What is grapefruit?
300
Capsaicin has been shown to help joint pain and alleviate arthritis when applied topically. What spicy vegetable can it be found in?
What is a chilli pepper?
400
This diet is not a "fad" but is used to help people with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). It is often recommended by R.D.'s.
What is the low-FODMAP diet?
400

If someone has started to experience symptoms of the common cold, it is said that the supplementation of this micronutrient will reduce the duration of the symptoms and their severity. 

Hint: it is a trace mineral.

What is zinc?
400
This sugar does not elicit a glycemic response, but because of concern about the effect of excessive use on blood lipids, it is not recommended as a sweetening agent for people with diabetes.
What is fructose?
400
Arachibutryophobia is the fear of what?
What is peanut butter sticking to the roof of your mouth?
400

This phytochemical is a precursor for active vitamin A and can be found in orange vegetables, like carrots and sweet potatoes.

What is beta-carotene?
500
This new fad diet is an extension off of the well-known Mediterranean diet, however it is different in three key ways: it avoids refined carbs, allows saturated fat, and promotes a once-a-week fast. It got its name from a little Italian village.
What is the Pioppi diet?
500

Two micronutrients play a role in fluid balance and the dilation and constriction of blood vessels. Which of the two micronutrients is a major component in vasodilation and is now required to be on nutrition labels?

What is potassium?
500
A toxic, synthetic fixing agent called glutaraldehyde is used in the process of turning a certain starch into glucose and fructose, leading people to believe that this controversial refined sugar may not be as all-natural as they thought.
What is high fructose corn syrup?
500

This condition occurrs when the juices of citrus fruits and certain vegetables react with sunlight on your skin causing a bright red rash.

What is phytophotodermatitis?
500
The red pigment from ripe tomatoes comes from this phytochemical. 
What is lycopene?