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요약: 

과일을 많이 섭취하면 해마나 피질과 같은 뇌 영역에 부정적인 영향을 미칠 수 있습니다.
(High fruit intake may have negative effects on brain regions like the hippocampus and cortex.)

주제: 

과도한 양의 단 과일 섭취가 뇌에 미칠 수 있는 잠재적 결과.

(The potential consequences of consuming excessive amounts of sweet fruit on the brain.)

요지:

단 과일을 많이 섭취하면 해마나 피질과 같은 뇌 영역의 부피가 감소하여 대사 및 인지 문제를 일으킬 수 있습니다.

(Consuming high amounts of sweet fruit could lead to reduced volume in brain regions like the hippocampus and cortex, potentially causing metabolic and cognitive problems.)

핵심 어휘

(1) Consequences: 결과 (What consequences of eating too many grapes and other sweet fruit could there possibly be for our brains?)

(2) Cognitively: 인지적으로 (In one, higher fruit intake in older, cognitively healthy adults was linked with less volume in the hippocampus.)

(3) Hippocampus: 해마 (Higher fruit intake was linked with less volume in the hippocampus.)

(4) Components: 구성 요소 (The researchers isolated various components of the subjects' diets.)

(5) Memory centers: 기억 센터 (Fruit didn't seem to be doing their memory centers any favors.)

(6) Cortex: 피질 (A similar inverse relationship between fruit intake and volume of the cortex.)

(7) Outer layer: 외층 (The cortex is the large outer layer of the brain.)

(8) High-sugar fruit: 고당량 과일 (Excessive consumption of high-sugar fruit may cause problems.)

(9) Metabolic: 대사의 (May cause metabolic and cognitive problems.)

(10) Processed carbs: 가공 탄수화물 (High-sugar fruit may cause problems as much as processed carbs do.)

내용 이해

(1) What brain region was found to have reduced volume in older adults with higher fruit intake? (What brain region was found to have reduced volume in older adults with higher fruit intake?)

(2) Why was this finding unusual? (Why was this finding unusual?)

(3) What did the researchers find when they isolated different components of the subjects' diets? (What did the researchers find when they isolated different components of the subjects' diets?)

(4) What other brain region showed a similar inverse relationship with fruit intake? (What other brain region showed a similar inverse relationship with fruit intake?)

(5) What types of fruit may cause metabolic and cognitive problems, and how do they compare to processed carbs? (What types of fruit may cause metabolic and cognitive problems, and how do they compare to processed carbs?)

* Suggested Answers

(1) The hippocampus was found to have reduced volume in older adults with higher fruit intake. (Reason: The text states that higher fruit intake was linked to less volume in the hippocampus.)

(2) This finding was unusual because people who eat more fruit usually display benefits associated with a healthy diet. (Reason: The text explains the unexpected nature of the findings.)

(3) The researchers found that fruit didn't seem to be doing the subjects' memory centers any favors when they isolated different components of their diets. (Reason: The text discusses the outcome of the dietary component analysis.)

(4) The cortex showed a similar inverse relationship with fruit intake. (Reason: The text mentions another study that found a similar relationship with the cortex.)

(5) High-sugar fruits like mangoes, bananas, and pineapples may cause metabolic and cognitive problems, similar to the effects of processed carbs. (Reason: The text lists specific types of high-sugar fruits and compares their effects to processed carbs.)

주요 문장

(1) In one, higher fruit intake in older, cognitively healthy adults was linked with less volume in the hippocampus. 

(This sentence shows the main finding of a study that reveals the relationship between high fruit intake and reduced hippocampus volume in older adults, which is important to understanding the potential negative effects of consuming too much sweet fruit on the brain.)

(2) Researchers in the latter study noted that excessive consumption of high‑sugar fruit (such as mangoes, bananas, and pineapples) may cause metabolic and cognitive problems as much as processed carbs do. 

(This sentence highlights the researchers' observation that certain high-sugar fruits may have similar negative effects on metabolic and cognitive health as processed carbohydrates, emphasizing the potential risks of consuming excessive amounts of sweet fruit.)

Overall, the text discusses the potential consequences of consuming too many sweet fruits on the brain. It presents findings from studies that show a link between higher fruit intake and reduced volume in brain regions such as the hippocampus and cortex. This relationship is unusual, as a higher fruit intake is typically associated with health benefits. However, the studies reveal that excessive consumption of high-sugar fruits like mangoes, bananas, and pineapples may cause metabolic and cognitive problems similar to the effects of processed carbs. This information underscores the importance of consuming fruit in moderation and being mindful of the sugar content in the fruits we choose to eat.

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1. Watch This Video

2. Questions and Answers

Question 1: What are the main components of the brain in terms of nutritional content?

• Fats (lipids)
• Proteins and amino acids
• Micronutrients
• Glucose

Question 2: What roles do omegas 3 and 6 play in the brain?

• Omegas 3 and 6 are essential fatty acids that are crucial for the creation and maintenance of cell membranes. They have also been linked to preventing degenerative brain conditions.

Question 3: How do proteins and amino acids influence our feelings and behavior?

• Proteins and amino acids contain the precursors to neurotransmitters, which are the chemical messengers that carry signals between neurons. They affect mood, sleep, attentiveness, and weight.

Question 4: Why is it important to have a diet with a range of foods?

• A diet with a range of foods helps maintain a balanced combination of brain messengers, which keeps your mood from getting skewed in one direction or the other.

Question 5: What benefits do antioxidants provide for the brain?

• Antioxidants in fruits and vegetables strengthen the brain to fight off free radicals that destroy brain cells, enabling your brain to work well for a longer period of time.

Question 6: Which vitamins and minerals are fundamental to brain health and early cognitive development?

• Vitamins B6, B12, and folic acid, and trace amounts of the minerals iron, copper, zinc, and sodium are fundamental to brain health and early cognitive development.

Question 7: What is the primary source of energy for the brain?

• The primary source of energy for the brain comes from carbohydrates that our body digests into glucose, or blood sugar.

Question 8: How do different types of carbohydrates affect our brain?

• High glycemic foods, like white bread, cause a rapid release of glucose into the blood, followed by a dip in blood sugar, which affects attention span and mood. Foods like oats, grains, and legumes have a slower glucose release, enabling a steadier level of attentiveness.

Question 9: Why is a varied diet of nutrient-rich foods important for sustained brain power?

• A varied diet of nutrient-rich foods is critical for sustained brain power because it provides the necessary nutrients, vitamins, and minerals for the brain to function optimally and maintain long-lasting effects on its performance.