Unleash the Wisdom of Our Ancestors

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What is the reason behind the modern human diet causing health problems?

It contains too much sodium and sugar (correct)

It lacks essential minerals and vitamins

It is monotonous and lacks variety

It is too expensive for most people

What is the main reason for the increase in daily calorie consumption in America?

The tendency to use food and drink as the centerpiece while socializing

The expansion and availability of fast foods

The successful marketing of new high-calorie snack foods

All of the above (correct)

What is one of the reasons for the increase in daily calorie consumption in America?

A greater variety of fatty foods (correct)

An increase in exercise recommendations

A decrease in fast food availability

A decrease in high-calorie snack foods

What percentage of adults followed the CDC's recommendation for exercise three times a week in the past two decades?

30% (A) Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of American women are trying to lose weight or not gain more weight?

80% (B) Signup and view all the answers

What event in the early 1970s led to the production of abundant and inexpensive food in America?

The passing of a series of farm support bills by President Nixon and Congress (B) Signup and view all the answers

What event in the 1970s contributed to the production of abundant and inexpensive food in America?

The passing of a series of farm support bills (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the percentage of Americans who are now considered overweight?

65% (B) Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of adults followed the CDC's recommendation to exercise at least three times a week in the past two decades?

30% (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the current state of physical fitness among Americans?

Fewer and fewer of us are considered physically fit, at any age (D) Signup and view all the answers

What did the fast food industry discover in the early 1970s that led to the introduction of super-sized meals?

Customers were too embarrassed to purchase second helpings for fear others would think they were gluttons (B) Signup and view all the answers

What did the fast food industry realize in the 1970s about their customers?

Customers would purchase larger meals without any remorse (B) Signup and view all the answers

What do nutritionists and doctors suggest about the diet of prehistoric ancestors?

Their diet was not at fault for their early deaths (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the problem with many people's current eating habits?

They are not adjusted to modern times (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the archaeological evidence tell us about the lifestyles of our prehistoric ancestors?

Their diet was not at fault for their early deaths (A) Signup and view all the answers

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Discover the secrets of healthy eating from our prehistoric ancestors with this quiz! Learn about the dietary patterns of early aboriginal cultures and how they managed to live healthy lives without being overweight. Test your knowledge on the differences between their diet and modern diets, and gain valuable insights into how we can improve our eating habits for better health.