Parts of the Brain
Name the largest part of the brain.
What is the cerebrum?
presents as poor concentration and focus
What is ADHD?
most important macro nutrient for the brain
What is fat?
Name 2 fruits good for the brain.
What are avocados, bananas, cantaloupe, oranges?
Name the 3 parts of the nervous system.
What are the brain, spinal cord, and nerves?
The part of the brain that's at the base of the neck.
What is the brain stem?
The brain disorder characterized by having seizures randomly.
What is epilepsy?
you want to avoid foods with this type of fat.
What are trans fats?
Name 3 vegetables good for the brain.
What are broccoli, brussel sprouts, collard greens, peas, potatoes, romaine lettuce, spinach?
The part of the nervous system commonly called the communication pathways.
What are the nerves?
The occipital lobe in responsible for what sense.
What is vision?
Name 1 vitamin or mineral that the brain relies on for mental health.
What are thiamin, niacin, zinc, and folate?
It's easy to get too much of this from chips, fast food, and processed food. HINT: when not in balance with its counterpart it causes inflammation.
What are Omega 6s?
Name 2 proteins good for the brain.
What are lean beef, chicken, salmon, tuna, turkey?
Name one of the 3 main jobs/functions of the nerves.
What are sensory, integrative (decisions that respond to senses), or motor?
keeps toxins from the brain but should not be used as an excuse
What is the blood brain barrier?
A spectrum of neural disorders that affect thousands of Americans.
What is autism?
The best way to get nutrients is from...
What are whole foods?
Name 1 of the grains that are beneficial for brain health.
What are brown rice, oatmeal, and what germ?
three main components of the brain
What are the cerebellum, cerebrum, and brain stem?
presents as a decline in memory/judgement and can alter personality
What is dementia or Alzheimer's?
Name the two of the three basic forms of fats/lipids.
What are triglycerides, phospholipids, and sterols?
Name 5 foods/drinks that are detrimental for brain health.
What are alcohol, artificial dyes & flavors, artificial sweeteners, caffeine, cakes, candy, corn syrup, fried foods, hydrogenated (& partially hydrogenated) oils, HFCS, margarine, shortenings, sodas, sugar, sweet baked goods, trans fat?
These run through the nerves to transmit information in the form of electrical signals.
What are neurons?