Unit 6: Brain Food Quiz

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Questions and Answers

When summarizing, what is the recommended approach for the first sentence?

State the main idea of the entire text. (correct)

Introduce the author and source.

Include a hook to engage the reader.

Provide a detailed background of the text.

Besides headings, what is another method suggested for identifying main ideas?

Focusing solely on the first and last sentences.

Analyzing every sentence word-by-word.

Looking for the most frequently used words.

Scanning paragraphs to identify their topics. (correct)

What is one important thing to remember when scanning paragraphs for main ideas?

Topic sentences are always in the first line so you can skip the rest.

Every paragraph has a clearly marked topic sentence.

It is essential to find the concluding sentence.

Not all paragraphs contain a topic sentence. (correct)

What should accompany each main point when summarizing a text?

One reason from the text explaining its importance. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of these topics is explicitly mentioned as something that should be included in a summary of the provided text?

Omega-3s (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are the two categories fats can be classified into?

Saturated and unsaturated fats (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to the reading, what is the maximum recommended percentage of saturated fats in one's diet?

10% (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which two countries are mentioned as having a diet rich in olive oil?

Spain and Italy (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is most closely related to the term 'cognitive'?

Processes of thought and learning. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'diet' in the context of nutrition?

The complete set of foods a person regularly consumes. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Someone described as 'intolerant' is characterized by their:

Unwillingness to accept certain behaviors or circumstances. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential benefit of eating the right foods for brain function?

Sharpened memory and faster reaction times. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common association people have with the term 'fat' in relation to health?

A negative concept associated with poor health. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Based on the provided text, what is one way that food can influence brain function?

By influencing clarity of thought and emotional stability. (D) Signup and view all the answers

If a person's diet is influencing their overall mental state, which of the following would be the most likely indicator?

Their ability to concentrate and manage stress is altered. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential long term effect of eating the right foods?

Possible prevention of brain aging. (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the men's journals, what emotional changes did they experience as they lost weight?

They experienced depression and irritability. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the ultimate impact on the participants' motivation as the experiment progressed?

They lost all mental motivation to continue. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What did the study reveal about rehabilitating starved populations?

Rehabilitation required more than just food supplies. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a more formal synonym for 'put together'?

Compile (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the word 'discrete' as used in the text?

Separate or independent of other things of the same type. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence correctly uses the word 'discrete'?

The training consisted of discrete modules, each covering a specific skill. (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what is a key difference in meaning between 'discrete' and 'discreet'?

'Discrete' means separate, while 'discreet' means careful to avoid causing embarrassment. (A) Signup and view all the answers

If a study has three distinct phases, what word would best describe the phases as stated in the content?

Discrete (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term coordinate most closely mean in the context given?

To organize (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sentences suggests the coordination of responsibilities?

Sometimes job responsibilities can include many highly varied tasks. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which forms of the word coordinate might not have been mentioned in any sample sentences?

Coordinator (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is one possible consequence of an inadequate diet according to the content?

It can cause emotional difficulties. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which word is a more formal synonym for 'put together'?

Compile (A) Signup and view all the answers

When discussing personal commitments, what does one need to explain?

The reasons behind those commitments. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct term to describe something that is separate from other similar things?

Discrete (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following options is a formal version of 'push'?

Promote (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was the main purpose of the Minnesota Starvation Experiment?

To determine how to deal with starving people after the war. (A) Signup and view all the answers

The Minnesota Starvation Experiment was divided into how many stages?

Three (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason why conscientious objectors participated in the Minnesota Starvation Experiment?

They refused to serve in the military for religious or moral reasons. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of these words is the adverb form of discrete?

Discretely (C) Signup and view all the answers

What word means 'careful not to attract attention and cause embarrassment'?

Discreet (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to the provided text, what are the two main classifications of fats?

Saturated and unsaturated (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended maximum percentage of saturated fats in one's diet?

The text does not specify a percentage. (D) Signup and view all the answers

The text mentions two countries whose diets are high in olive oil. However, the content provided doesn't include these countries. Which of the following best represents what the text would have discussed considering the content provided?

There was no information given to determine the answer (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a formal synonym for 'put together', as provided in the text?

Compile (C) Signup and view all the answers

Using the content given, what is the definition of the term 'discrete'?

Something that is separate or independent (A) Signup and view all the answers

Based on the text, if fats are divided into 'discrete' types, what does this imply?

They are separate and independent from one another. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following lists only sources of unsaturated fats, as indicated in the text?

Vegetable Oils, Olive Oil (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a formal synonym for 'push' as indicated by the text?

Promote (D) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Unit 6: Brain Food

This unit explores how food affects psychological and cognitive functions.
Students will review academic vocabulary.
Reading skill: Summarizing
Self-assessment: Students evaluate their understanding of target words.

Target Words

Students are to evaluate their familiarity with target vocabulary.
A self-assessment tool is provided to assist with this process.
Words like affect, allocate, and commit are presented and included in the list.
Other words presented are compile, coordinate, discrete, journal, mental, period, promote, prospect, react, team.

Reading 1: Fat for Brains

The excerpt discusses how food can affect brain performance.
Proper nutrition can improve concentration, motivation, memory, and reaction time.
Fats are crucial for brain function, as they are components of brain cell membranes, and hormones.
Saturated fats can increase risk of heart disease and some cancers.
Unsaturated fats should comprise most of a person's fat intake.
Essential fats, including omega-3s are vital to brain health; they are critical to brain development.
Omega-3 fatty acids (DHA), are crucial for intellectual development and may help prevent brain damage.
Good sources of omega-3s include fatty fish (salmon, tuna, herring) and certain oils (e.g. canola, soy, walnut).
Studies suggest a link between omega-3 intake and improved cognitive function and mental well-being.

Reading 2: The Minnesota Starvation Experiment

A study in Minnesota in 1944 researched starvation's effects on men.
40 healthy young men participated.
Men were observed through three stages:
- Standardization period (3 months) with sufficient calories
- Semi-starvation period (6 months), receiving reduced calories
- Rehabilitation period (3 months), gradually increasing calories.
The men's mood, mental state, and physical health were monitored regularly.
The study discovered significant psychological and cognitive effects of starvation.
Starvation led to irritability, reduced focus, and impaired coordination.
The study also highlighted the role of nutrition in maintaining mental and physical well-being.

Reading Comprehension Questions

Several reading comprehension questions regarding both readings 1 and 2 are included as part of the assigned readings.

Vocabulary Activities

These activities focus on vocabulary development.
Matching words with phrases and example sentences, as well as sentence level vocabulary is covered in the exercises.
Formal and informal vocabulary equivalencies are provided and reviewed.
Students are encouraged to use dictionaries for assistance in learning new vocabulary.

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Description

This quiz focuses on Unit 6, which explores the impact of food on psychological and cognitive functions. Students will assess their understanding of target vocabulary through a self-assessment tool while summarizing readings about nutrition's effects on brain performance.