Weekly Health Quiz: Coronavirus, Plastic and Obesity

1 Which of the following nutraceuticals is currently being investigated as a potential treatment against COVID-19 infection?

• Resveratrol
• Quercetin

  Quercetin is a powerful immune booster and broad-spectrum antiviral. It also inhibits the release of pro-inflammatory cytokines, which may be beneficial since serious COVID-19 infection and subsequent death appears to be due to cytokine storm activity. Canadian and Chinese researchers are now collaborating on a study to assess the effectiveness of quercetin against COVID-19 infection. Learn more.

• Sulforaphane
• Urolithin

2 Which of the following statements is accurate?

• Surgical face masks effectively prevent healthy people from contracting contagious illnesses such as coronavirus
• The only way to prevent the spread of contagions such as coronavirus is to wear an N95 respirator mask, whether you're sick or well
• Surgical face masks limit the spread of contagious illness when worn by a contagious person

  Surgical masks are not designed to provide protection against airborne pathogens and are not considered respiratory protection. These masks will only limit the spread of infection when worn by a contagious person. Learn more.

• The only known way to limit the spread of coronavirus is to stay at least 6 feet from an infected person

3 How much of the plastic waste created since 1950 has been recycled at least once?

• 100%
• 72%
• 24%
• 9%

  Since 1950, the world has created 6.3 trillion kilograms of plastic waste, and only 9% of it has been recycled at least once. Learn more.

4 According to CDC data, what ratio of U.S. adults has experienced four or more types of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), placing them at increased risk for at least five of the top 10 leading causes of death?

• 1 in 6

  Nearly 1 in 6 adults (15.6%) has experienced four or more types of ACEs, raising their risk for at least five of the top 10 leading causes of death. Learn more.

• 1 in 4
• 1 in 2
• 99%

5 Which of the following will allow you to burn more calories during your workout?

• Involving mostly leg muscles
• Involving as many muscle groups in your body as possible

  The goal of any exercise is to involve as many muscles as you can. You will burn more calories by involving as much of your body as possible in your workout. Learn more.

• Raising your heart rate as much as possible
• Talking or singing during your workout

6 Which of the following has been shown to adversely influence gut bacteria, such that it promotes obesity and diabetes?

• Excess sleep
• Lack of exercise
• Sleep deprivation

  Sleep deprivation increases the ratio of two types of gut bacteria associated with obesity. The way these bacteria promote obesity is by increasing your energy uptake. When you eat, the bacteria in your gut largely determine how many calories are absorbed. Interestingly, when sleep deprived, your gut becomes more efficient at absorbing calories, even if the amount of food you eat remains unchanged. Learn more.

• Over-exercise

7 Which of the following is a scientifically documented effect of blood flow restriction (BFR) training?

• Weight loss
• Cancer prevention
• Postural improvements
• Sarcopenia prevention

  Blood flow restriction (BFR) training improves strength and builds muscle using very light weights. Metabolically, it also radically improves health parameters and decreases your risk for sarcopenia and most other age-related diseases. Learn more.