Beware Of Highly Palatable Foods

5 Questions | By Alightfoot | Updated: Mar 19, 2022 | Attempts: 82

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1.

Which of the following have humans developed a highly developed and powerful affinity for?
- A.
  
  Vegetable juice
- B.
  
  Sugar
- C.
  
  Salt
- D.
  
  Fat
Correct Answer(s)
B. Sugar
C. Salt
D. Fat

Explanation
Our taste buds have developed a powerful affinity for sugar, salt and fat, or a combination of any two of these.

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2.

Research shows that highly flavorful, super palatable foods (the ones high in sugar, fat and/or salt) can directly stimulate the __________ center in the brain.

Correct Answer(s)
reward

Explanation
Once the reward centers are activated by these foods, we will go to great lengths in our attempts to secure another food high.

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3.

Which of the following has fast food been linked to? (Check all that apply.)
- A.
  
  Depression
- B.
  
  Hernias
- C.
  
  Obesity
- D.
  
  Type 2 diabetes
Correct Answer(s)
A. Depression
C. Obesity
D. Type 2 diabetes

Explanation
Studies have linked fast food to weight gain, obesity, type 2 diabetes and depression.

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4.

To help avoid high-fat, high-sugar foods, it is best to make a concerted effort to reduce access to and indulgences in foods with a high potential for addiction.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Even seeing these foods can trigger intense cravings at the level of the brain.

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5.

If high-fat, high-sugar foods make their way into your environment it is best to have super-size packages to give away.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
If these foods make it into your environment, it is best that they come in small packages. You will eat less from a small package versus a larger one.

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Beware Of Highly Palatable Foods

Which of the following have humans developed a highly developed and powerful affinity for?

Research shows that highly flavorful, super palatable foods (the ones high in sugar, fat and/or salt) can directly stimulate the __________ center in the brain.

Which of the following has fast food been linked to? (Check all that apply.)

To help avoid high-fat, high-sugar foods, it is best to make a concerted effort to reduce access to and indulgences in foods with a high potential for addiction.

If high-fat, high-sugar foods make their way into your environment it is best to have super-size packages to give away.