WEEK 2: Nutrition in the Nervous System [Balagtas]

Question 1

what are the components of Pinggang Pinoy in percentages?

Answer 1

33 % - rice
33 Vegetable
17 meat
17 fruit

Question 2

ultimate destination of vitamin A? vitamin c?

Answer 2

A- retina of the eyes; C- gums

Question 3

Only source of energy for the nerve and brain

Answer 3

Carbohydrates

Question 4

carbs, in the form of glycogen can be used up to?

Answer 4

13 hours kay doc

Question 5

example of complex carbs?

Answer 5

whole grains and cereals (rice , corn, wheat, oats)
root crops (camote, cassava, taro, purple yam)

Question 6

example of simple sugar?

Answer 6

table sugar, sweetened beverages, candies and other sweet foods, highly processed food

Question 7

identify if complex or simple carbs: released slowly in the blood

Answer 7

complex. simple ay quickly

Question 8

identify if complex or simple carbs: source of high amount of but void vitamins and minerals

Answer 8

simple carbs. sa complex ay essential nutrients at fiber

Question 9

identify if complex or simple carbs: decreases the level of calories and increases the level BDNF

Answer 9

complex carbs; simple carbs lowers the level of BDNF.

brain derived neurotrophic factor

Question 10

low calorie intake favors the levels of BDNF. T or F?

Answer 10

T

Question 11

explain why a high sugar diet clouds the brain?

Answer 11

simple carbs - easily absorbed in the blood; pancreas will detect it and will secrete lots of insulin too; the glucose will be utilized by the cells, then after 1 to 2 hours, you will then crave for another sweet food, but this is not healthy because it prevents the production of BDNF. high calories = low BDNF.

Question 12

most nutritious part of the grain. It contains decent amount of carbohydrates, protein, fat, fiber, iron and other vitamins. These are not present anymore when the rice is well polished.

Answer 12

germ and bran

Question 13

what is the only component that remains in the white rice?

Answer 13

endosperm

Question 14

precursor of serotonin?

Answer 14

tryptophan

Question 15

happy hormone?

Answer 15

serotonin

Question 16

where to obtain tryptophan?

Answer 16

protein rich foods. there can be animal and plant sources.

Question 17

what is dysbiosis?

Answer 17

Dysbiosis is a condition when the gut natural bacteria become imbalance causing disturbance in the function of the GIT. In effect, it will affect the metabolism of tryptophan.

Question 18

why is intake of meat protein not so much recommended as a source of tryptophan?

Answer 18

If the intake of protein is high, it means there is a high amount of other amino acid that will compete with tryptophan and tryptophan will not be able to rich the brain.

Question 19

part of the grain that has omega 3 and 6 lipids?

Answer 19

germ

Question 20

brain is composed of how many percent of fats?

Answer 20

60%

Question 21

The specific kind of fats that is healthy for the brain

Answer 21

linoleic acid

Question 22

are the nutrients
that need to be supplied in the diet. Nutrients our body cannot
produce. That means you have to eat. Foods are the sources
of these nutrients.

Answer 22

essential amino acids

Question 23

Key component of the neuronal membrane?

Answer 23

(DHA-Omega 6 fatty acid)

Question 24

4 functions of the DHA omega 6 fatty acid?

Answer 24

supports synaptic membranes fluidity
elevate level of BDNF
Reduce oxidative stress
regulate cell signaling

Question 25

Reduce the effects of traumatic injury by reducing oxidative

stress

Answer 25

omega 3 fatty acids

Question 26

concentrated source of calorie?

Answer 26

fat

Question 27

good sources of omega 6 fatty acids?

Answer 27

fish (salmon, tuna)

Question 28

these type of fat can profoundly impair memory and hippocampal
morphology

Answer 28

Saturated fat, hydrogenated fats and cholesterol (animal
sources);

It decreases level of BDNF
 Poorer neuronal performance

Question 29

Exercise and moderate consumption of ethanol raise HDL

levels whereas obesity and smoking lower it. T or F?

Answer 29

T

Question 30

are the antioxidant that are found

in fruits and vegetable. Natural foods. Plant foods.

Answer 30

Polyphenols (flavonoids and circuminoids)

Question 31

specific role of flavonoids and circuminoids

Answer 31

it promotes neuronal

signaling and also increase production of antioxidant.

Question 32

B vitamin important in RBC production?

Answer 32

vitamin b12

Question 33

also known as cobalamin?

Answer 33

(vitamin B 12)

Question 34

lack of this vitamin will cause of the tingling sensation on the
feet and the extremities it can also be felt in the hands.

Answer 34

Cobalamin (vitamin b 12)

Question 35

B vitamin used as prevention for neural tube defect?>

Answer 35

B9 folate

Question 36

vitamin b12 deficiency will lead to?

Answer 36

pernicious anemia

Question 37

most abundant nutrient in the body and brain

Answer 37

water

Question 38

the human brain is how many percent water?

Answer 38

80