Intro and Chapter 1

Question 1

Chronic Overnutrition

Answer 1

Consuming more calories and macronutrients than the body needs for an extended period

Question 2

What is a, “free radical?”

Answer 2

Free Radicals are molecules with a negatively charged, highly reactive electron that seeks to neutralize itself by binding to other structures in the mitochondria and cell, and in doing so, causes significant damage.

Question 3

What are the ten environmental factors that affect our mitochondria?

Answer 3

1. Chronic overnutrition
2. Nutrient deficiencies
3. Microbiome issues
4. Sedentary lifestyles
5. Chronic stress
6. Medications and drugs
7. Sleep deprivation
8. Environmental toxins and polutants
9. Artificial light and circadian disruption
10. Thermoneutrality

Question 4

What are the three dysfunctions inside our body that generate, “Bad Energy”?

Answer 4

1. Mitochondrial dysfunciltion
2. Chronic inflammation
3. Oxidative stress

Question 5

How is metabolic syndrome defined?

Answer 5

As having three or more of the following traits:
1. Fasting glucose of 100mg/dL or higher
2. A waistline of >35 for women, >40 for men
3. HDL cholesterol <40mg/dL for men, >50mg/dL for women
4. Triglycerides of 150mg/dL or higher
5. Blood pressure of 130/85 mmHg or higher

Question 6

What percentage of America is overweight or obese

Answer 6

74%

Question 7

What percentage of Americans have metabolic dysfunction?

Answer 7

93.2%