Nutrition Quiz One Answers

TRUE or FALSE

1. Soy based products are a healthy form of protein. FALSE  Certain soy products are highly undigestable and contain many compounds that can impede absorption of other nutrients. See www.spiritcentral.net/cinderella.doc

2. A vegetarian diet is the healthiest diet one can follow. FALSE The way most people end up carrying out their vegetarian meal plan is everything but healthy; their menu is usually high in sugars and other carbohydrates and low in protein and essential fats. www.spiritcentral.net/Health/veg.doc

3. Carbohydrates are the main source of fuel for the body. FALSE An essential fat and protein based diet is actually healthier. The body can convert fat to glycogen as required.

4. Saturated fat is the most important contributor to heart disease. FALSE Although saturated fat is a contributor, excess sugars, carbohydrates and hydrogenated/trans fats are the main cause of circulatory problems.

5. Sugar and refined/processed foods demineralize the body and are responsible for a host of imbalances. TRUE See www.spiritcentral.net/Health/insulin.doc

6. Every disease has an emotional component. TRUE Regardless of the health problem, people who receive some form of emotional support heal better. www.spiritcentral.net/Health/Mentalcause.doc

7. We should drink 8 glasses of water per day. FALSE...............The body requires about 1/2 its weight in ounces of water per day. 64 ounces is a good guideline for someone weighing 128 lbs.

8. Heavy people just eat too much. FALSE Causes of weight gain include eating too much carbohydrate, toxic liver/colon and thyroid/adrenal imbalance. Of course, if one eats substantially more calories than those used, weight gain is a given.

9. Germs cause disease. FALSE That's like saying that rats cause garbage. A toxic body and weakened immune system allows parasite, viruses and bacteria to take hold. We live in a sea of pathogens daily. It is our immune system that keeps us protected from these critters.

10. Heartburn is because of overacidity. FALSE Heartburn is usually caused by a lack of stomach acid, which impedes protein digestion, allowing foods to ferment and produce acidity. Helicobacter Ptylori bacteria is a big contributor to decreased stomach acid.

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