20 Questions
Which of the following best describes homeostasis?
A state of stability and balance in the body
Why do people on fat loss programs often get poor fat loss results over time?
Their bodies are programmed to resist weight loss
What are ectomorphs?
People with fast metabolisms
What is the recommended strategy for maximizing recomposition?
Short diet cycles with resistance training
What is the purpose of calorie cycling?
To maximize fat loss
How long should the fat loss cycles be in the calorie cycling strategy?
Three to four weeks
What is the purpose of the calorie surplus days in calorie cycling?
To maximize muscle gain
What workouts should be saved for the surplus days in calorie cycling?
Legs and back
How often should the calorie surplus days be incorporated in calorie cycling?
Once a week
What can you do on the calorie surplus days in calorie cycling?
Eat within the calorie range
Which strategy is recommended for people who are close to their ideal body fat percentage and want to recomp down to their final form?
Going into a calorie deficit for six days a week and having a calorie refeed on Sunday
Which strategy is recommended for people who want to lose body fat and minimize muscle loss?
Going into a calorie deficit for six days a week and having a calorie refeed on Sunday
Which strategy is recommended for people who want to add lean muscle mass while minimizing fat gain?
Going anabolic for six days and then fasting for one
What is the benefit of fasting in terms of muscle preservation?
Fasting increases growth hormone release throughout the day
What is the recommended duration for cycling in carbs for a ketogenic diet?
21 days without carbs followed by 10 days of a plant-based diet
How does vitamin D affect metabolism and blood sugar control?
Vitamin D helps with insulin resistance and blood sugar control
What is the benefit of getting UVB exposure for the skin?
The skin makes vitamin D naturally
What is metabolic flexibility?
The ability to shift fuel source between carbs and fats
What is the recommended strategy for people who have more than 15 pounds of body fat to lose?
Eight weeks of constant daily deficits before incorporating weekly refeeds
What is the recommended calorie surplus for the surplus days in the recomp strategy?
About 500 calories
Test your knowledge on the body's homeostasis and its impact on weight loss programs. Discover why extreme changes can be perceived as a threat and how evolutionary programming plays a role in our body's response. Challenge yourself with this quiz from Module Eight of the Ultimate Nutrition Course.
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