YMCA Nutrition & Lifestyle Guidance 4

Question 1

A vegan yoga instructor is concerned about vitamin B12. The best advice is to:

Accepted Answer

Take a B12 supplement or consume fortified foods

Answer

Vitamin B12 is found almost exclusively in animal products, so vegans must supplement or consume fortified foods to prevent deficiency.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'mindful eating' as it relates to yoga lifestyle?

Accepted Answer

Paying full attention to hunger cues and the sensory experience of eating

Answer

Mindful eating involves slowing down, recognizing hunger and satiety signals, and fully experiencing food without judgment or distraction.

Question 3

Excessive alcohol consumption is discouraged in yogic lifestyle primarily because it:

Accepted Answer

Disrupts mental clarity and nervous system balance

Answer

Alcohol acts as a central nervous system depressant and clouds mental clarity, contradicting the yogic pursuit of sattva and awareness.

Question 4

Which mineral plays the most important role in muscle contraction and nerve transmission for yoga practitioners?

Accepted Answer

Magnesium

Answer

Magnesium is essential for muscle and nerve function, energy production, and can help reduce muscle cramping during practice.

Question 5

In the context of yogic nutrition, 'rajasic' foods are best described as foods that:

Accepted Answer

Stimulate the mind and body, potentially causing restlessness

Answer

Rajasic foods like spicy dishes, caffeine, and overly stimulating foods are thought to agitate the mind and increase restlessness.

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