Mind and Gut Quiz

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Question 1

According to the new research on metabolism, a person’s mind-set

has no effect on how we experience fullness, or satiety.
can influence whether the body is directed to burn or store energy.
is altered by the creamy appearance of a food, such as a milkshake.
is likely to be upset if it is deprived of a milkshake.

Question 2

Read the “Why ‘Indulging’ Yourself Can Be Healthy” blog to answer this question: Why are the findings of the “Mind over Milkshake” study seen as counterintuitive?

Researchers did not expect participants to dislike the low-calorie milkshake so much.
The influence on metabolism when consuming the “indulgent” milkshake resulted in potential weight loss.
Researchers assumed mere differences in labeling would have no effect on the mind-set of participants.
The study was geared toward the promotion of weight gain and yet resulted in findings applicable to weight loss.

Question 3

In the study about milkshakes and metabolism, which of the following was actually measured?

heart rate and blood pressure during food consumption
blood cholesterol before and after food consumption
levels of ghrelin in the blood at several points in time
changes in caloric intake depending on which version of the milkshake was consumed

Question 4

According to this story, ghrelin is

a hormone that helps trigger the body to either burn or store energy.
a chemical secreted by the brain when we experience fullness, such as after a meal.
the ingredient in milkshakes that makes them so yummy.
a gastrointestinal sound that occurs when the stomach is deprived of food.

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