Ultra-processed foods

What was the main focus of the doctor's experiment with an ultra-processed food diet?

• To compare it with a vegetarian diet
• To analyze the cost of ultra-processed foods
• To see how it affects his weight and hormone levels
• To determine the taste of ultra-processed foods

What was the doctor's initial reaction to the taste of ultra-processed foods?

• He found them bland and unappetizing
• He enjoyed them and found them tasty
• He was indifferent to their flavor
• He preferred them over fresh foods

What was one of the reasons the doctor found ultra-processed foods appealing?

• They had fewer ingredients
• They were cheaper than fresh foods
• They were quick and easy to prepare
• They were healthier than home-cooked meals

What was one of the rules the doctor followed during his diet experiment?

• He ate whenever he felt hungry
• He avoided all snacks
• He cooked all his meals from scratch
• He only ate at specific times

What effect did the ultra-processed food diet have on the doctor's feelings of hunger?

• He only craved healthy foods
• He felt less hungry than before
• He felt hungrier than before
• His hunger levels remained the same

What ingredient was mentioned as part of the ultra-processed foods the doctor consumed?

• Organic spices
• Fresh vegetables
• Potassium sorbate
• Whole grains

What hormone increased in the doctor's body after switching to an ultra-processed food diet?

• Insulin
• Cortisol
• Hunger hormone
• Serotonin

What was one of the changes observed in the doctor's brain after four weeks on the ultra-processed food diet?

• Improved memory function
• Reduced cravings for sugar
• Decreased activity in the frontal lobe
• Increased connections in the reward centers

What did the doctor notice about his eating behavior while on the ultra-processed food diet?

• He preferred cooking meals from scratch
• He was able to control his cravings easily
• He avoided snacks altogether
• He felt compelled to eat even when not hungry

What did the doctor express concern about regarding children's diets?

• They prefer home-cooked meals
• They have better control over cravings
• They are more likely to develop health issues
• They are less likely to eat ultra-processed foods