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Question 1

benefits of eating chocolate (5)

Answer 1

antioxidants
low effecton blood cholesterol
Doesn’t cause acne
Not addictive-- little caffeine
Little effect on tooth decay

Question 2

Most beneficial type of chocolate

Answer 2

dark

Question 3

Epicatechin

Answer 3

antioxidant in chocolate

good for the heart

Question 4

Caffeine withdrawal

Answer 4

lethargy/headache which begins after overnight absence

Question 5

Benefits of caffeine

Answer 5

Antioxidants
prevents disease
CDV, cancer, parkinsons, diabetes

Question 6

Negatives of Caffeines

Answer 6

bone health
pregnancy
fertility
miscarriage
hydration

Question 7

Adenosine and caffeine headaches

Answer 7

adenosine is a neurotransmitter the triggers sleep

Adenosine-starved brain creates discomfort when caffeine is removed

Question 8

“chasing the buzz”

Answer 8

physical dependence on caffeine

Intake increases and leads to jitteriness

Question 9

how caffeine works (8)

Answer 9

Absorbed rapidly

100% bio-available Stimulates nervous system
Constricts blood vessels in the brain and decreases cerebral blood flow
Relaxes smooth muscle to aid in easier breathing
Incr flow to muscles and relaxes muscle tension 

Releases fatty acids from adipose tissue 
Alters kidney function, sometimes leading to dehydration 


Question 10

“okay” amount of caffeine

Answer 10

5 cups/day

Question 11

Four loko

Answer 11

caffeinated alcohol

Question 12

Concerns of GMO

Answer 12

Allergens
Cross species
Decr genetic diversity
Decr cultural heritage
Insufficient regulation

Question 13

FDA

Answer 13

ensures that food is safe for consumption

Question 14

USDA

Answer 14

makes sure GMO are safe

Question 15

EPA

Answer 15

ensures pesticides are same for consumption and environment

Question 16

% of foods that are genetically modified

Answer 16

70-75

Question 17

Products may include GMOs whether it is labeled or not

Answer 17

True

Question 18

Circle of Poison

Answer 18

Where banned pesticides return to the US on imported foods.

A loophole allows US companies to sell pesticides to foreign countries even when they’re banned in the US

Question 19

Sources of Bottled water (5)

Answer 19

wells
spas
springs
geysers
public water supply

Question 20

Minerals in Bottled Water

Answer 20

ca
mg
k

Question 21

who monitors bottled water

Answer 21

fda

Question 22

potential threats of water (2)

Answer 22

agricultural runoff

inappropriate chem disposal

Question 23

who monitors food borne illnesses

Answer 23

CDC

Question 24

salmonella

Answer 24

raw & undercooked meats, poultry, fish, eggs

Question 25

e coli

Answer 25

undercooked beef, produce, unpasteurized milk and juice

Question 26

which fish have highest mercury level

Answer 26

large fish

Question 27

pregnant women & mercury

Answer 27

can cause permanent neurological damage to fetuses

Question 28

FDA recommendation of tuna ingestion for pregnant women

Answer 28

6oz/week