Bernard Rosen, MBA, Ph.D., is a CCNH Ph.D. in holistic nutrition graduate. He is a Certified Yoga Instructor, achieving the highest level of certification with Yoga Alliance as an RYT 500. In 2006 he founded Rosen Wellness, LLC to provide nutrition education and consultation for individuals, groups and businesses. Prior to this Rosen was a marketing and strategic planning executive for over 20 years.

Moving into Next Year
Inspired by Bernie Rosen’s favorite book, The Slow Down Diet, by Marc David.

1. According to David, at what time of day does the body most effectively metabolize food?

a. Morning
b. Midday
c. Evening
d. Night


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2. When the stress response is activated, the __________ slows down to some degree.

a. urinary tract system
b. reproductive system
c. lymphatic system
d. digestive system


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3. The __________ nervous system relaxes the body and turns off the stress response.

a. sympathetic
b. parasympathetic


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4. True or False: According to David, eating in a hurry or under stress can cause weight gain because we are not relaxed and cortisol levels are higher.

a. True
b. False


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5. According to David, when we breathe in more oxygen, we __________ food more fully.

a. consume
b. digest
c. burn
d. ingest


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6. Which of the following does David consider a poor-quality fat?

a. Palm oil
b. Coconut oil
c. Margarine
d. Butter


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7. Which of the following does David consider a high-quality sugar?

a. Maple syrup
b. Corn syrup
c. Florida Crystals®
d. White sugar


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8. David believes that digestion begins in the:

a. stomach.
b. mind.
c. mouth.
d. intestines.


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9. Our rhythm of daily metabolism, including fat storage, is set by:

a. breakfast.
b. lunch.
c. dinner.
d. snacks.


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10. True or False: David believes that the story we live and the metabolism we experience are linked and can affect weight gain and loss.

a. True
b. False


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