15 Questions
Which of the following is a key benefit of fasting according to the text?
Boosting brain-derived neurotrophic factors (BDNF)
What is autophagy?
The body's way of cleaning house
What happens to autophagy when we go without food for a longer period of time?
It ramps up to a higher level
Which type of fasting involves a 16-hour fasting period and an 8-hour eating window?
Intermittent fasting
What is one reported benefit of fasting according to the text?
Enhanced mood
Which group of people may not be well suited for fasting due to their genetics?
Mediterranean genes
According to the text, which fasting method involves eating normally on one day and then fasting the next, resulting in a 36 hour fast with a 12 hour eating window?
Alternate-day fasting
What is the primary benefit of a three-day fast, according to the text?
Deep ketosis and increased fat burning
What is the consensus regarding alternate-day fasting, according to the text?
It is catabolic
During prolonged fasts like hibernation, what temporary changes occur in the mammalian microbiome?
Villous atrophy
What did one study find about the effect of a 10-day fast on gut permeability and inflammation markers?
It increased gut permeability and inflammation markers
When is it recommended to do a three-day fast?
All of the above
What is the impact of extended fasting on NEAT (non-exercise activity thermogenesis)?
It decreases NEAT
What brainwave activities are affected during extended fasts?
A decrease in alpha and theta waves
What should you prioritize during extended fasts?
Rest and relaxation
Discover the benefits of intermittent fasting and different fasting windows in this quiz. Learn about the effects on autophagy, metabolism, and weight loss. Find out which fasting schedule may work best for you.
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