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Question 1 |
The artificial sweetener "Aspartame" is broken down into what byproduct inside the body?
A | Chlorosarin |
B | Glycogen |
C | Formaldehyde |
D | Sucrose |
E | Cyanide |
Question 1 Explanation:
After ingestion Aspartame has potent neurotoxic effects, some attributable to the conversion first to methanol (wood alcohol) and then formic acid and formaldehyde. Other neurotoxic effects are attributable to Aspartame's high phenylalanine content -which is chemically isolated from additional amino acids and necessary enzymes. Headaches and migraines are the most common complaints. May cause seizure or death for those with phenylketonuria who cannot properly process phenylalanine due to a genetically-induced enzyme deficiency. To learn more about aspartame and other artificial sweeteners purchase "Excitotoxins: The Taste That Kills" by Dr. Russell Blaylock.
Question 2 |
True or False: Nutrition of Westernized cultures causes many children to experience dental abnormalities such as overcrowding, improper palatal expansion, impaction of molars, smaller jaws and additionally causes overall reductions in skeletal, muscular, and brain development; all of which are not evidenced by those cultures who utilize traditional indigenous diets.
A | FALSE |
B | TRUE |
Question 2 Explanation:
TRUE. Half a century of worldwide research data was published in 1939 by Dr. Weston A. Price DDS in his seminal work titled "Nutrition and Physical Degeneration" (now available again on Amazon.com). Dr. Price compiled over 15,000 photographs to validate his findings as he traveled the world. The majority of developmental deformities that Westernized children experience are unnecessary and caused mostly by their nutrition since westernized diets are unnaturally high in sugar and flour and low in essential fats and proteins. His work is additionally validated by works of Francis Pottenger and the infamous "Pottenger's Cats" research.
Question 3 |
Where does metabolism occur?
A | In the mitochondria |
B | In the cell's nucleus |
C | In adipose tissue |
D | In the thyroid |
E | In the liver |
Question 3 Explanation:
Metabolism occurs in the mitochondria. They are organelles found inside the cell. Mitochondria are the powerplants that produce the energy molecule needed to operate the body. Insufficient mitochondrial function reduces your body's metabolism (energy production). And if your mitochondria aren't working properly then you can't burn fat. Want to increase your fat buring? Then increase your mitochondrial function.
Question 4 |
What is a critical factor in the development of osteoporosis?
A | Excessive Perspiration |
B | Magnesium Excess |
C | Vitamin D Deficiency |
D | Trans-Fat Deficiency |
E | Calcium Deficiency |
Question 4 Explanation:
Vitamin D (aka "the Sunshine Vitamin"). Osteoporosis is caused by excessive calcium loss, not a deficient calcium intake. Vitamin D is what controls calcium absorption. There is not a single well-controlled prospective study showing that calcium supplementation actually improves or prevents osteoporosis. Even in cultures where the diets are less than optimal, there is no evidence of a link between calcium deficiency and osteoporosis. Remember, calcium absorption is controlled by Vitamin D (and calcium loss is controlled by the parathyroid hormones). The reality is that if an individual's lifestyle has a reasonable diet, along with sufficient sunlight and exercise, osteoporosis does not exist. However, office workers who go to and from work in the dark each day, spend all of their waking hours under artificial and fluorescent lighting, and elderly people who tend to stay inside much of the time are all definitely at risk. Published studies show that osteoporosis can be prevented and treated by diet, exercise, vitamin D, sunlight, and possibly hormone replacement therapy. So get outside, take off your clothes and move your body!
Question 5 |
The 2006 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) found the total combined percentage of Americans who are "Overweight", "Obese", and "Extremely Obese" to be:
A | 34.8% |
B | 61.1% |
C | 87.3% |
D | 49.2% |
E | 72.9% |
Question 5 Explanation:
An incredible 72.9%!!! 3 out of 4 Americans have a severe weight problem (and probably obesity-related health conditions)! The 2006 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), indicated that an estimated 32.7 percent of U.S. adults 20 years and older are overweight, 34.3 percent are obese and 5.9 percent are extremely obese. Almost 1 out of 3 Americans are obese. Overall obesity prevalence in the United States averaged 26.7%. Non-Hispanic blacks (36.8%), Hispanics (30.7%), those who did not graduate from high school (32.9%), and persons aged 50-59 years (31.1%) and 60-69 years (30.9%) were disproportionally affected. By state, obesity prevalence ranged from a low of 18.6% in Colorado to a high of 34.4% in Mississippi; only Colorado and the District of Columbia (19.7%) had a prevalence of <20%; nine states had a prevalence of ≥30%.
In 2009, no state met the Healthy People 2010 obesity target of 15%, and the overall prevalence of obesity among U.S. adults had increased 1.1 percentage points from 2007.
Please check out the slideshow of the nation's obesity growth at http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/trends.html
Question 6 |
True or False: Louis Pasteur is well-known for "Pasteurization" and the "Germ Theory". After more than a century of acceptance and application the "Germ Theory" has been successfully vindicated against Pasteur's rival Antoine Bechamp and the "Cellular Theory".
A | TRUE |
B | FALSE |
Question 6 Explanation:
FALSE. The massive failings of Pasteur's "Germ Theory" and "Pasteurization" has been well evidenced by the inability of the modern medical establishment to win the war against bacteria, viruses, and lifestyle-induced diseases. Nature continues to think for itself and mutate and outsmart science and money. You would be wise to learn about the "Cellular Theory" by Antoine Bechamp who was Pasteur's arch-nemesis. Over a century has passed since their rivalry but Bechamp's "Cellular Theory" HAS been proven to be a much more successful model in the treatment and prevention of diseases.
Also, history has proven Louis Pasteur to be a plagiarist who stole the work of a Viennese physician named M.A. Plenciz. (Plenciz published his germ theory in 1762 -over a century before Pasteur) and Pasteur also falsified data and experiments in order to make them support his "Germ Theory" which is still just a theory -even though the institutions currently stand behind it. Keep in mind that these are the same institutions who used to torture, kill, and excommunicate you if you claimed that the earth was round, not flat; or that the earth revolved around the sun, and not the sun around the earth. Science still has much to learn. Always remember that...
Question 7 |
On average, today's American drinks 400 calories each day, most of which are sugar sweetened beverages. Which statement listed below is False?
A | A 24 oz. Rockstar Energy Drink has 420 calories |
B | A 16 oz. glass of whole milk has 160 calories
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C | A 20 oz. Starbuck's Venti Caffe Mocha has 450 calories |
D | A 14 oz. glass of Cabernet Sauvignon Red Wine has 336 calories
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E | A 32 oz. large Coca-Cola has 310 calories |
F | A 16 oz. glass of Minute Maid Orange Juice has 224 calories
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Question 7 Explanation:
Whole Milk actually has 300 calories per 16 oz. glass. But at least you are getting fat, protein, and vitamins with those calories. The other drinks are just giving you sugar. They are empty calories because they provide NO nutritional benefits to your body. Take a good look at the list. Do you have a glass of orange juice in the morning? Then pick up a Starbuck's Mocha on the way to work? Have a coca-cola with your lunch. Then 2 glasses of wine each evening? Does this sound like a typical day for you? If you add that up (and many people live like this) the total extra calories for the day amounts to 1,656 calories! And 208 grams of sugar! Say "Hello" to obesity, diabetes, heart disease, lethargy, high blood pressure and accelerated aging. (And then to make it worse, throw in a few Rockstar Energy Drinks each week because you are feeling tired.) For many people, 1,656 calories is more than their entire daily caloric requirement. And it was obtained from liquid sources that provided ZERO nutritional benefits. Add in solid food for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and a few candy treats and you can easily break 5,000 calories each day. That's how you put on several pounds of fat each week. After a few months you have caused a major problem. Be aware of what goes into your mouth. Solid or liquid. The safe bets are to stay with water and unsweetened teas.
Question 8 |
"Obesity" is defined as having a Body Mass Index (BMI) of [ x ] or higher?
A | 25 |
B | 18.5 |
C | 6.375 |
D | 50 |
E | 30 |
Question 8 Explanation:
A BMI of 30 or higher is defined as Obesity. In fact there are now additional categories of obesity which includes extremely obese (35-39.9) and morbidly obese (BMI over 40). When you have to classify exactly how fat people are, you know there is a serious problem. To calculate your BMI multiply (bodyweight lbs. x 703) and divide that by (height inches squared). Are you obese or extremely obese or morbidly obese? Do the math and find out.
Question 9 |
What are the essential macronutrients that must be eaten in order to survive?
A | Carbohydrates & Fats |
B | Fats & Proteins |
C | Fats & Carbohydrates |
D | Fats & Carbohydrates & Proteins |
E | Proteins & Carbohydrates |
Question 9 Explanation:
Only Fats and Proteins. Carbohydrates can be manufactured on-demand by the body from protein as needed in a process called "gluconeogenesis". There are Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) and Essential Amino Acids (EAAs) but there are NO essential carbohydrates. "Essential" means that you must eat them because you cannot manufacture them. Without them you will have physical deficits that eventually lead to death. Keep this in mind when you consider what you are eating. Carbohydrates taste great, are fun to eat, and can enhance the body's performance but they shouldn't be the bulk of what you eat because they are not essential to your survival. You will see much written these days about Omega-3s and these are EFAs, but they are only part of the picture. Research for yourself the various EFAs and EAAs and the best food sources from which you can obtain them. Make these types of foods the foundation of your nutritional habits to ensure that your body has the building blocks it needs to maintain, grow, and repair.
Question 10 |
What is the best way to develop lean, flat, sexy abs?
A | Exercise Does Not Matter |
B | Hanging Leg Lifts |
C | CORE Training |
D | The Ab Roller |
E | Sit-Ups |
Question 10 Explanation:
Exercise doesn't matter. You can work your abs for hours every day and it won't improve their appearance. Those visible abdominal muscles everyone wants has nothing to do with exercising the muscle. Abs don't get big like legs and arms. Their visibility is SOLELY determined by how much fat you have covering them. If you want to see your abs, you need to keep control of your fork. The only way to see your abs is to reduce your bodyfat and that is handled mostly by nutrition. So stop wasting money on the infomercial gadgets and use some self-discipline and hard work to burn off your excess fat. That is the only way you will ever see your abs. (In fact, some bodybuilders hate training abs and never do any ab exercises, but since they control their nutrition and get down to 3% bodyfat, their abs look just as impressive as any other bodybuilders who do train abs.)
Question 11 |
In biology, what does "ATP" stand for?
A | Adenine Tri-Peptides |
B | Arginine Trypto-Phan |
C | Allele Trans-Phenotype |
D | Anticodon Transcription |
E | Adenosine Triphosphate |
Question 11 Explanation:
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is considered the energy currency of life. It is the high-energy molecule that releases the energy we need to do just about everything we do. Essentially all the physiological processes that require energy for operation obtain it directly from ATP. It is absolutely critical to sustaining life. The reason that you eat and breathe is to produce ATP.
Question 12 |
True or False: Saturated fats do not clog arteries or cause heart disease. The preferred food for the heart is saturated fat and saturated fat lowers a substance called Lp(a), which is a very accurate marker for proneness to heart disease.
A | FALSE |
B | TRUE |
Question 12 Explanation:
TRUE. Saturated fats are commonly misunderstood and demonized by the medical establishment. Humans need saturated fats because we are warm blooded. Our bodies do not function at room temperature, but at a tropical temperature. Saturated fats provide the appropriate stiffness and structure to our cell membranes and tissues. When we consume a lot of liquid unsaturated oils, our cell membranes do not have structural integrity to function properly, they become too "floppy," and when we consume a lot of trans fat, which is not as soft as saturated fats at body temperature, our cell membranes become too "stiff." The much-maligned saturated fats—which Americans are trying to avoid—are not the cause of our modern diseases. In fact, they play many important roles in the body chemistry:
*Saturated fatty acids constitute at least 50% of the cell membranes. They are what gives our cells necessary stiffness and integrity.
*They play a vital role in the health of our bones. For calcium to be effectively incorporated into the skeletal structure, at least 50% of the dietary fats should be saturated.
*They lower Lp(a), a substance in the blood that indicates proneness to heart disease.
*They protect the liver from alcohol and other toxins, such as Tylenol.
*They enhance the immune system.
*They are needed for the proper utilization of essential fatty acids. Elongated omega-3 fatty acids are better retained in the tissues when the diet is rich in saturated fats.
*Saturated 18-carbon stearic acid and 16-carbon palmitic acid are the preferred foods for the heart, which is why the fat around the heart muscle is highly saturated. The heart draws on this reserve of fat in times of stress.
*Short- and medium-chain saturated fatty acids have important antimicrobial properties. They protect us against harmful microorganisms in the digestive tract.
The scientific evidence, honestly evaluated, does not support the assertion that "artery-clogging" saturated fats cause heart disease. Actually, evaluation of the fat in artery clogs reveals that only about 26% is saturated. The rest is unsaturated, of which more than half is polyunsaturated.
Question 13 |
True or False: In order to maximize fat burning, you should eat a meal every 2-3 hours if you are trying to lose weight.
A | TRUE |
B | FALSE |
Question 13 Explanation:
FALSE. This is a myth. Our modern fitness culture, gyms, aerobics, exercise equipment, and dietary thinking was all originated by the bodybuilding "Golden Era" of the mid 1900s. Eating every 2-3 hours is for bodybuilders trying to build muscle, or retain muscle when dieting down for a competition. If you want to look like a bodybuilder then you should eat like a bodybuilder every 2-3 hours -but you need to train like a bodybuilder too if you want the results. If you don't want to look like a bodybuilder or train like one, then don't follow a bodybuilding program. Simple. Modern fitness culture was created by the bodybuilders. Exercise and nutrition used to be looked down upon. Muscles were for freaks. Doctors recommended Camel cigarettes to their patients. Bodybuilders built and opened (and still operate) the health club industry, and as a result their small subculture still dominates the thinking and innovation of all things fitness. You will find many more myths that the general public follows that are specifically for bodybuilders.
Question 14 |
True or False: The "Placebo Effect" may be more powerful and effective than medications or surgeries -even if the patient knows that they are receiving a placebo.
A | TRUE |
B | FALSE |
Question 14 Explanation:
TRUE. The placebo effect is still misunderstood by medicine and science. We don't really know how it works. Sugar pills can outperform billion-dollar medications designed by the latest scientific research. The power of your mind; the power of your beliefs & perceptions is truly awesome. Your "faith" really can heal you, if you can believe it strongly enough. There have been many documented spontaneous remissions of incurable diseases in which the patient "believed" themselves to be cured. Two interesting studies to read: 1. Irritable Bowel alleviated by placebo pills @ http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504763_162-20026483-10391704.html & 2. Knee surgery no better than fake placebo surgery @ http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2002/07/020712075415.htm
Question 15 |
You stop at McDonald's for lunch. You eat 1 Grilled Chicken Club Sandwich, 1 large French Fry, and 1 large Sprite. How many calories did you just eat?
A | 640 |
B | 1,840 |
C | 2,440 |
D | 1,340 |
E | 940 |
Question 15 Explanation:
1,340. Grilled chicken sandwich = 420 calories, large french fries = 500 calories, and large Sprite soda = 310 calories. For most people this single meal would provide them most of their daily calorie requirements. Add in breakfast, dinner, snacks, (and the daily Starbuck's habit -another 400 calories/average) and you can easily be adding 2-4 pounds of extra bodyfat each week. Do you frequent restaurants like McDonald's and Burger King, or Applebee's and Chili's? Go online to their websites and look up the calories for the foods that you eat. You will be amazed to see how many extra (and unneeded) calories you are eating. A quick way to lose weight is to stop eating at restaurants and eat at home -p.s. it's cheaper too!
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