24 Questions
What is the main focus of the Mediterranean Diet?
Eating mainly seasonal grown fresh vegetables, fruits, beans, nuts, and seafood
Which of the following is an essential component of the Mediterranean Diet?
Physical activities
What is a recommended way to start following the Mediterranean Diet?
Starting with more fresh vegetables/fruits
How does the Mediterranean Diet help reduce Alzheimer's disease incidence?
By being rich in antioxidants
What is a recommended healthy fat source in the Mediterranean Diet?
Avocado oil
What should be consumed twice weekly in the Mediterranean Diet?
Seafood
How can one minimize or avoid fish mercury poisoning in the Mediterranean Diet?
Choose seafood that is lower in mercury content
What are the potential side effects of high-dose vitamin A administration?
Elevation of liver enzymes and skin hypercreativities
What is the consequence of using vitamin A at high doses during pregnancy?
Increased risk of congenital anomalies
In what conditions should pancrelipase be prescribed in a specific dosage?
Digestive disorders
What is the primary use of digitalis purpura in patient treatment?
Cardiac stimulation for heart failure patients
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an intravenous form medication?
Folic acid
When should levocarnitine and its salts be used according to the text?
For levocarnitine deficiency treatment only
Which botanical form medication is typically used for cardiac conditions?
Yohimbine
What is the main role of the Gut Microbiota in the body?
Creating a balance between epithelia cells and immune cells
How does the diet impact the growth of microbiome in the body?
Microbiome growth is influenced by the nutrients in the diet
What determines the outcome produced by the microbiome in the body?
The type of nutrients consumed in the diet
Which of the following is considered an essential nutrient for the microbiota to function?
Linoleic acid (Omega 6)
What is the approximate total number of microorganisms in the human gut?
$10-100$ trillion
What is the main determinant of whether an anti-inflammatory or proinflammatory state will be produced by the microbiome?
The type of nutrients consumed in the diet
What type of foods can lead to the growth of microbiota in the gut?
$ ext{CHO}$-rich foods
$ ext{Butyrate, acetate, and propionate}$ are examples of:
$ ext{Fatty}$ acids
$ ext{Firmicutes}$ is an example of which type of gut microbiota?
$ ext{Main type}$
$ ext{Peptides, polysaccharides, and linoleic acid (Omega 6)}$ are essential for:
$ ext{Gut microbiota}$ survival
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