Wellness Trivia 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is 'cortisol' commonly known as in the wellness community?
- The happiness hormone
- The stress hormone (Correct answer)
- The sleep hormone
- The hunger hormone
Correct answer: The stress hormone
Cortisol is released by the adrenal glands in response to stress and plays a key role in the body's fight-or-flight response.
Question 2: What does BMI stand for in health assessments?
- Body Muscle Index
- Basal Metabolic Indicator
- Body Mass Index (Correct answer)
- Bone Mineral Intensity
Correct answer: Body Mass Index
BMI, or Body Mass Index, is calculated by dividing a person's weight in kilograms by the square of their height in meters.
Question 3: Which mineral is most critical for maintaining strong bones and teeth?
- Iron
- Magnesium
- Potassium
- Calcium (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Calcium
Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the human body and is essential for bone density, nerve function, and muscle contraction.
Question 4: What is the primary purpose of antioxidants in the diet?
- To speed up digestion
- To neutralize free radicals that damage cells (Correct answer)
- To boost metabolism directly
- To increase energy production
Correct answer: To neutralize free radicals that damage cells
Antioxidants donate electrons to unstable free radical molecules, neutralizing them and preventing oxidative damage to cells and DNA.
Question 5: Which sleep stage is most associated with memory consolidation and emotional processing?
- Stage 1 NREM
- Stage 2 NREM
- Stage 3 NREM (deep sleep)
- REM sleep (Correct answer)
Correct answer: REM sleep
REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep is when most dreaming occurs and the brain processes emotions and consolidates memories.
Question 6: What is the glycemic index (GI) used to measure?
- Total sugar content of a food
- How quickly a food raises blood glucose levels (Correct answer)
- The calorie density of carbohydrates
- The amount of fiber in a food
Correct answer: How quickly a food raises blood glucose levels
The glycemic index ranks foods on a scale of 0–100 based on how rapidly they raise blood sugar levels compared to pure glucose.
Question 7: What wellness concept refers to the idea that the bacteria in your gut can influence your mood and mental health?
- The gut-brain axis (Correct answer)
- The enteric reflex
- Psychobiomics
- Vagal tone theory
Correct answer: The gut-brain axis
The gut-brain axis describes the bidirectional communication network between the gastrointestinal tract and the central nervous system, influencing mood, cognition, and behavior.
Wellness Trivia 3
What is 'cortisol' commonly known as in the wellness community?