The Seasonal Cycling of Food Consumption
15 Questions
0 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

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?

  • 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?

    <p>Seasonal cycling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor affects your epigenetics and circadian rhythms?

    <p>Duration of sun exposure</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It increases blood glucose and lipids</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It increases blood glucose and lipids</p> 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?

    <p>It suppressed weight gain and insulin resistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It improved insulin resistance and blood sugar control</p> 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?

    <p>They increased fat storage and insulin sensitivity</p> 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?

    <p>It decreased metabolism and fat burning</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It works best with a seasonal variety of foods</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It decreased his cravings</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To improve technique</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To simulate the competition environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    More Like This

    The Wheel of the Year
    5 questions

    The Wheel of the Year

    IndebtedResilience avatar
    IndebtedResilience
    The Four Seasons Overview
    5 questions

    The Four Seasons Overview

    AuthenticLucchesiite avatar
    AuthenticLucchesiite
    The Arrival of Autumn
    5 questions

    The Arrival of Autumn

    TrustyDidgeridoo avatar
    TrustyDidgeridoo
    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Browser