A Sensible Nutritional Strategy for Maintaining Good Health Is to

question 1

Multiple Choice

A sensible nutritional strategy for maintaining good health is to

• A) eat a healthful diet containing a variety of whole foods.
• B) eat foods you like and take a multivitamin and mineral supplement for "insurance."
• C) eat a healthful diet but take a multivitamin and mineral supplement for "insurance."
• D) follow a macrobiotic diet and take several single-nutrient supplements.

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Definitions:

Reticular Activating System

A network of neurons located in the brainstem that plays a key role in regulating wakefulness, alertness, and transitions between sleep and wakefulness.

Hypothalamus

A subcortical structure that plays a vital role in controlling many motivated behaviors, like eating, drinking, and sexual activity.

Prefrontal Cortex

A region of the brain associated with decision making, personality expression, cognitive planning, and moderating social behavior.

Circadian Rhythm

The natural, internal process that regulates the sleep-wake cycle and repeats roughly every 24 hours.