#7-Inflammation

Question 1

1. Which of the following would be an inflammatory marker?
a. All would be appropriate inflammatory markers
b. Liver function tests
c. Hs-CRP
d. Fasting blood sugar

Answer 1

a. All would be appropriate inflammatory markers

Question 2

2. Studies find obesity-induced inflammation involves many aspects of inflammation, including:
a. An increase in blood levels of cytokines and C-reactive protein (CRP)
b. Mobilization of white blood cells to damaged tissue areas
c. Fibrosis
d. All of these are aspects of obesity-induced inflammation

Answer 2

d. All of these are aspects of obesity-induced inflammation

Question 3

3. One major culprit for the rise in NAFLD (non-alcoholic fatty liver disease) is ???
a. A high-fat diet
b. Trans fat
c. Fructose
d. All of these are culprits for the rise in NAFLD

Answer 3

c. Fructose

Question 4

4. Which of the following is not considered an inflammatory ingredient?
a. Organic wheat
b. Raw cans sugar
c. Non-GMO vegetable oil
d. Blueberries

Answer 4

d. Blueberries

Question 5

5. What is the major culprit for decreased amounts of anti-inflammatory omega 3s in our diet?
a. Soybean oil
b. Dairy
c. Conventionally raised eggs
d. Ground beef

Answer 5

a. Soybean oil

Question 6

6. Which of these would not be an example of an omega-3 rich food
a. Wild-caught salmon
b. Avocado
c. Freshly ground flaxseeds
d. Walnuts

Answer 6

b. Avocado

Question 7

7. Depending on how the animal is raised, which of these might be a good source of omega 3s?
a. Chicken
b. Ghee
c. Eggs
d. Unsweetened yogurt

Answer 7

c. Eggs

Question 8

8. Which of these would not be a component of an anti-inflammatory diet?
a. Stay hydrated with plenty of filtered water
b. Replace saturated fat-rich coconut oil for organic vegetable oils
c. Focus on healthy fats
d. Eat non-genetically modified (GMO) foods as much as possible

Answer 8

b. Replace saturated fat-rich coconut oil for organic vegetable oils

Question 9

9. A good rule when building your plate is to:
a. Avoid higher-starch vegetables like sweet potatoes and nightshades
b. Only eat half of what you put on it
c. Make about 75% from the plant kingdom, the other 25% healthy fats and protein
d. Minimize saturated fats like butter

Answer 9

c. Make about 75% from the plant kingdom, the other 25% healthy fats and protein

Question 10

10. When you buy fish oil
a. Always buy liquid since softgels go rancid easily
b. Look for the TOTAL amounts of omega 3s per serving
c. Find the least-expensive one since fish oil is essential fish oil
d. Look for antioxidants like tocopherols in the ingredients

Answer 10

d. Look for antioxidants like tocopherols in the ingredients

Question 11

11. Which of the following is true about exercise and inflammation?
a. People should avoid exercise until they stabilize inflammation levels
b. Exercising more than an hour can increase inflammation
c. Exercising after an inflammatory meal can lower that meal’s impact
d. Runners have lower levels of inflammation

Answer 11

b. Exercising more than an hour can increase inflammation

Question 12

12. A primary goal of sleep is
a. To be in bed by 10 PM every night
b. To get 8 hours every night
c. To focus on quality more than quantity
d. To get to Stage IV which the most restorative sleep

Answer 12

d. To get to Stage IV which the most restorative sleep

Question 13

13. Studies show slowing down can help you:
a. Lower inflammation
b. Reduce levels of your stress hormone cortisol
c. Lose weight and reduce disease risk
d. All of these are results of slowing down

Answer 13

d. All of these are results of slowing down