The Seasonal Cycling of Food Consumption

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Which type of food is it natural to consume more of when it's warmer and more fat when it's colder?

Fiber

Sugar

Carbs (correct)

Protein

What is the effect of daylight length on insulin sensitivity and behavior in rodents?

It decreases insulin sensitivity and behavior (correct)

It varies depending on the duration of exposure

It increases insulin sensitivity and behavior

It has no effect

What is the effect of daylight length on calorie burning in obese rats?

It decreases calorie burning (correct)

It increases calorie burning

It has no effect

It varies depending on the duration of exposure

What is the term for animals, including humans, eating foods that are seasonally available?

Seasonal cycling Signup and view all the answers

Which factor affects your epigenetics and circadian rhythms?

Duration of sun exposure Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of 18-hour light exposure on blood glucose and lipids in rats?

It increases blood glucose and lipids Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of 6-hour light exposure on blood glucose and lipids in rats?

It increases blood glucose and lipids Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what effect did long-term UV exposure have on weight gain and insulin resistance in a mouse model of obesity?

It suppressed weight gain and insulin resistance Signup and view all the answers

What effect did vitamin D have on insulin resistance and blood sugar control in clinical studies?

It improved insulin resistance and blood sugar control Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what effect did shorter exposure to daylight and lower vitamin D levels have on fat storage and insulin sensitivity?

They increased fat storage and insulin sensitivity Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what effect did eating summer fruits in the winter have on metabolism and fat burning?

It decreased metabolism and fat burning Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, how does diet cycling work best with our physiology?

It works best with a seasonal variety of foods Signup and view all the answers

The Seasonal Cycling of Food Consumption

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Questions and Answers

Which type of food is it natural to consume more of when it's warmer and more fat when it's colder?

What is the effect of daylight length on insulin sensitivity and behavior in rodents?

What is the effect of daylight length on calorie burning in obese rats?

What is the term for animals, including humans, eating foods that are seasonally available?

Which factor affects your epigenetics and circadian rhythms?

What is the effect of 18-hour light exposure on blood glucose and lipids in rats?

What is the effect of 6-hour light exposure on blood glucose and lipids in rats?

According to the text, what effect did long-term UV exposure have on weight gain and insulin resistance in a mouse model of obesity?

What effect did vitamin D have on insulin resistance and blood sugar control in clinical studies?

According to the text, what effect did shorter exposure to daylight and lower vitamin D levels have on fat storage and insulin sensitivity?

According to the text, what effect did eating summer fruits in the winter have on metabolism and fat burning?

According to the text, how does diet cycling work best with our physiology?

According to the text, what effect did moving to a more humid climate have on Matt's cravings?

According to the text, what is the goal of off-season cycles for athletes?

According to the text, what is the goal of in-competition cycles for athletes?

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