How the food you eat affects your brain

What is the purpose of maintaining a balanced combination of brain messengers?

• To prevent brain disease and mental decline.

  
  

• To strengthen the brain's ability to fight off free radicals.

  
  

• To keep the mood from getting skewed.

• To enable the brain to work well for a longer period of time.

  
  

Which statement about the brain's energy consumption is true?

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  The brain uses up to 20% of our body weight.

• The brain relies solely on carbohydrates for energy.

• Drops in glucose can cause changes in mental function.

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  Nutrient deficiency has no impact on mental function.

Which of the following micronutrients are essential for brain health and early cognitive development?

• Iron, copper, zinc, and sodium.

• Vitamins B6, B12, and folic acid.

  
  

• Antioxidants in fruits and vegetables.

  
  

• Starch, sugar, and fiber.

  
  

Why does the brain need fuel?

• To maintain a balanced combination of brain messengers.

  
  

• To prevent nutrient deficiency.

  
  

• To enable the brain to synthesize valuable nutrients.

  
  

• To provide energy resources for the brain.

  
  

What happens to the attention span and mood when blood sugar drops rapidly?

• They remain unaffected.

  
  

• They become steadier.

  
  

• They increase.

  
  

• They decrease.

  
  

How does the specific type of carbohydrates we eat affect our brains? (two options)

• It has no effect on the brain.

  
  

• It causes a rapid release of glucose into the blood.

  
  

• It enables a steadier level of attentiveness.

  
  

• It prevents brain disease and mental decline.

  
  

What is the primary signal of nutrient deficiency according to the video?

• A change in mental function.

  
  

• A rapid release of glucose into the blood.

  
  

• A balanced combination of brain messengers.

  
  

• A change in our digestive process.

  
  

What is the recommended approach for sustaining brain power?

• Opting for a varied diet of nutrient-rich foods.

  
  

• Consuming high glycemic foods.

  
  

• Avoiding carbohydrates.

  
  

• Focusing on micronutrients only.

  
  

After watching the video write: what are your classmates' eating habits? (use expressions) and what would you recommend them to do?