Test Your Diet and Exercise Knowledge!

Score an 80% or better on this month’s diet test, and win a FREE Subscription to My Fit Pro Newsletter (70.00 Value)

Each lucky (and knowledgeable) contestant who score’s an 80% or better on the diet and exercise test, will win a FREE Subscription to MY Fit Pro Newsletter. So… put your thinking cap on, and get started! (Further details on page 2)

Directions: Read each question carefully. Circle the Correct Response.
Check your answers below. (GOOD LUCK)

( T or F )  1. Cutting Fat and Cholesterol from you diet will decrease the risk of Heart Disease.

( T or F )  2. Drinking Coffee or Energy Drinks may increase your risk of weight gain and Type II Diabetes.

( T or F )  3. High Protein / Zero Carb Diets (Ex. Atkins Diet) will help you lose weight and maintain your weight loss.

( T or F )  4. Consuming fruits and vegetables daily negate the need for a vitamin and mineral supplement.

( T or F )  5. An important step toward losing excess body fat is to increase your meal frequency (Eating every 3-4 hours).

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Question # 1 False

Sadly, most people believe that cutting out fat and cholesterol from their diets will prevent Cardiovascular Disease. The truth of the matter is cutting out fat and cholesterol from your diet actually contributes to cardiovascular disease. Here’s a short explanation of how it works. When people cut out fat and cholesterol, they inadvertently increase their carb intake. Too many carb’s circulating in the blood stream causes the pancreas too circulate the hormone Insulin. Insulin is responsible for decreasing the amount of sugar circulating in the blood stream (Chronic elevated blood sugar can do some serious damage too the brain). Elevated blood sugar and Insulin have been linked to all the biochemical processes that create excess plaque formation in your arteries leading to Arteriosclerosis.


Question # 2 True

Wow, were you caught off guard with this one. So… coffee and most energy drinks are loaded with stimulants (caffeine, sugar, Guarana ). Stimulants cause the over production and circulation of the hormone Adrenaline. Adrenaline is a protein utilizing hormone. Since muscles and bones are made of proteins, excess adrenaline will eventually wear out your muscle and bone mass. Now we know that the more muscle and bone mass you have, the more energy in the form of carbohydrates you can use for muscular contraction and to also maintain all your biochemical processes (i.e. your metabolism). Unfortunately, with less muscle and bone mass, what use to be maintenance energy calories will become excess energy requiring higher amounts of insulin to stow away the sugar thus protecting the brain. Of course, as was mentioned in the answer to question one, high insulin levels lead to all the biochemical processes that lead to weight gain, heart disease, and Type II Diabetes.


Question # 3 False

“Okay this was a tough one. I’ll admit that “

Our explanation start’s out at the highest level. Mr. Brain. You see, the brain loves its carbohydrates. In fact, out of all the carbohydrates that you eat, 75% are used for brain function. Now, if you take away carbs or cut them drastically from your diet, your brain will throw a veritable temper tantrum. It will demand its number one energy source and it will get those carbs someway whether you like it or not. One way the brain will get its way is a little thing called carb cravings. If you have ever cut out Carbs or been on a low calorie diet for an extended amount of time, you know what I’m talking about. You become so hungry that you can eat a whole chocolate cake or pizza!! The 2nd way the brain will eventually get its sugar fix is to break down your muscle and bone mass into glucose. This process is called Neoglucogenesis and it eventually leads to less bone and muscle mass. Remember what happens when we have less muscle and bone mass? That’s right! Maintenance carbs become surplus carbs resulting in a conversion of those excess carb’s into body fat. We also learned that high blood sugar and insulin levels, can lead to a host of degenerative diseases commonly referred to as Metabolic X Syndrome.


Question #4 False

In his classic book “Ultimate Sports Nutrition”, Dr. Michael Colgan indicates that most fruits and vegetables are grown in soil that is leached of all its vitamin and mineral content. Over use of the land removes all of benefits that are found in rich organic soil. Most commercial farmers use fertilizers that are void of all the essential vitamins and minerals needed for optimum health. Now, you could grow your own organic fruits and vegetables or purchase them organically. Unfortunately, that may not be cost or time effective. An all natural vitamin and mineral supplement is great insurance when you are not eating 100% organic fruits and veggies.


Question #5 True

Going more than 4 hours without food automatically places the body in fat storing mode. It is a survival mechanism when food in scarce. The body thinks it is starving, and will store every morsel of food as fat in order to survive what it perceives as starvation. Increasing your meal frequency (every 3 hours) reverses the process placing us back into fat burning mode and PRESTO, the body fat begins to melt off.

So… How did you do ?? Are You One Of this month’s lucky Winners??

GREAT!!