Maca: The Ancient Andean Superfood

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What is another name for the maca plant?

  • Peruvian ginseng (correct)
  • Andean radish
  • Bolivian yam
  • Peruvian quinoa

In which mountain range is the maca plant primarily grown?

  • Appalachian Mountains
  • Himalayas
  • Rocky Mountains
  • Andes Mountains (correct)

Which family does the maca plant belong to?

  • Cactus family
  • Nightshade family
  • Lily family
  • Brassicaceae family (correct)

What is an interesting culinary use of maca today?

<p>Adding maca to smoothies (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the root of the maca plant considered the most nutritious part?

<p>It possesses the maximum nutritional value (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does maca play a role in helping life in the extreme elevations of the Andes Mountains?

<p>By offering nutritional density and energy-enhancing properties (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for selecting the right processing method for maca root powder?

<p>To improve its digestibility by reducing starch content (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a potential benefit of maca root powder?

<p>Reducing inflammation in the digestive system (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the information provided, what is the primary type of carbohydrate present in maca root powder?

<p>Starch (amylose and amylopectin) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the information provided, what is the primary mechanism by which maca root powder supports a healthy mood?

<p>By providing flavonoids, which are plant compounds with mood-enhancing effects (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about maca root powder's protein content is true?

<p>Its protein content is primarily in the form of polypeptides and amino acids (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for considering maca root powder as a 'superfood'?

<p>Its impressive array of phytonutrients and minerals (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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