Question 1:   What are the drawbacks of ion exchange whey vs CFM whey for health and possible appetite suppression?
A) Ion exchange has too much sodium
B) CFM lacks glyccomacropeptide (GMP)
C) Ion exchange lacks lactoferrin
D) Ion exchange is mostly beta-lactoblobulin and low GMP


Question 2:   Which form(s) of HCA may prove to be most effective?
A) Calcium-HCA
B) Magnesium/potassium-HCA
C) Calcium/magnesium-HCA
D) Potassium/pyruvate-HCA


Question 3:   The hormone(s) CFM whey may affect, thus reducing appetite is:
A) thyroid hormones, t3 and t4
B) testosterone
C) leptin
D) Cholecystokinin
E) none of the above


Question 4:   Flax oil is mostly:
A) The Omega-3 lipid EPA
B) The Omega-3 lipid DHA
C) The Omega-3 lipid LNA
D) The Omega-3 lipid LA


Question 5:   From a thermic and hormonal point of view, the least likely macro nutrient to convert to bodyfat is:
A) alcohol
B) protien
C) fats
D) carbohydrates


Question 6:   A high protein diet would be defined as:
A) 1g per pound of bodyweight
B) one gram per lb of LBM
C) any intake above the RDA
D) all of the above
E) none of the above


Question 7:   Your resting metabolic rate (RMR) accounts for what percent of daily calories burned:
A) 30%- 40%
B) 44%-50%
C) 70%-75%
D) 20-39%


Question 8:   How many mg of a “good” standardized yohimbe product will it take to get 12mg of the active yohimbine?
A) 300mg
B) 100mg
C) 200mg
D) 500mg


Question 9:   Yohimbine is a:
A) alpha-2 andrenergic antagonist
B) alpha-2 andrenergic agonist
C) beta –2 adrenergic antagonist
D) beta-2 adrenergic agonist


Question 10:   The best way to avoid problems with “fat blockers” such as Chitosan:
A) take it with the fat soluble vitamins and EFAs
B) take it with vitamin C
C) take it separate from fat soluble vitamins and EFAs
D) take it with a high fat meal


Question 11:   MCT oils lack:
A) vitamin C and B
B) vitamins E, D, and K
C) EFAs
D) None of the above
E) B and C


Question 12:   Some studies suggest, in sufficient doses. Tyrosine can:
A) raise testosterone
B) lower cortisol
C) raise cortisol
D) lower cholesterol


Question 13:   Phosphates may affect the metabolism by:
A) increasing RMR
B) decreasing RMR
C) increasing thyroid hormones
D) B and C
E) A and C


Question 14:   Flax oil is mostly:
A) Omega-3 and Omega-9 lipids
B) Omega-3 and mono unsaturated
C) Omega-3 and GLA
D) Omega-3 and Omega-6 lipids


Question 15:   The “fat burner” with the most research behind it for fat loss is :
A) nor-ephedrine
B) theophyline
C) ephedrine/caffeine
D) synephrine
E) yohimbine


Question 16:   Thermogenic stimulants (e.g. ephed/caff, etc.) should not be used if:
A) you are overweight
B) you have high cholesterol
C) you have high blood pressure
D) you have never worked out


Question 17:   To date, the amount of 7-keto-DHEA that appears to assist in weight loss in humans is:
A) 100mg per day
B) 200mg per day
C) 200mg two times per day
D) 200mg three time per day


Question 18:   Syndrome X:
A) Afflicts 70 - 80 million people, almost one third of Americans
B) Is linked to obesity and weight gain
C) Is associated with diabetes
D) Is associated with high blood pressure
E) Is a common factor in cardiovascular disease and stroke
F) Is a primary cause of a lowered metabolism and fatigue
G) b and e
H) all of the above


Question 19:   When trying to lose weight, it’s best to reduce:
A) Saturated fats
B) Mono unsaturated fats
C) Polyunsaturated fats
D) all fats


Question 20:   A poly unsaturated fat has :
A) a single double bond
B) multiple double bonds
C) no double bonds
D) none of the above