Fact-Filled Weekly Quiz

October 23, 2017
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1 Which seed powder do I recommend keeping in your kitchen at all times?

Pumpkin
Mustard
Mustard seed contain compounds shown to inhibit cancer proliferation. Learn more.
Chia

2 Which body of water contains the largest "dead zone" in the world?

Mediteranean Sea
Lake Superior
Gulf of Mexico
Nitrogen fertilizers and sewage sludge runoff from factory farms are responsible for creating a dead zone. Learn more.

3 Which cancer accounts for 55 percent of all cancers in women?

Obesity
Cancers unrelated to obesity declined 13 percent between 2005 and 2014 while obesity-related cancer incidence rose by 7 percent. Learn more.
Breast
Lung

4 As a general rule, your body will adjust to the time zone change at a rate of _____ time zone(s) per day.

One
If you need to be at your physical or psychological best, you'd want to fly out one or more days ahead of time. Learn more.
Two
Three

5 The average American spends how many hours each day sitting?

9
11
13

You should strive to spend no more than three hours each day sitting, while staying active for the rest (aside from sleeping). Learn more.

6 According to the film "Automatic Brain," what percentage of your activities does your subconscious mind manage?

50
75
90
The film is based on the belief that your subconscious mind manages about 90 percent of everything you do whether you are asleep or awake. Learn more.

7 According to a recent study, having a dog will increase moderate physical activity by an additional _____ minutes a day.

9
22
Other suggestions include using a vibrating platform such as the Power Plate or even a mini trampoline. Learn more.
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