Weekly Health Quiz: Microplastics, Prediabetes in Adolescents, and Benefits of WBVT

1 What does the study reveal about microplastics in reproductive fluids?

  • They are rarely detected and mostly harmless, posing no real threat to fertility
  • They are frequently detected, entering semen and follicular fluid in both sexes

    Researchers confirmed that microplastics were found in both male and female reproductive fluids, proving these particles can reach sensitive areas like semen and follicular fluid. Learn more.

  • They only appear in the bloodstreams of tenured plastic factory workers
  • They are present only in urine samples and not in male or female reproductive fluids

2 Which major child-health issues are reportedly missing from the organization’s top 10 priorities?

  • Dental decay, sleep hygiene, and improved concussion prevention methods
  • Screen-time overuse, harmful social media exposure, and increased vaping rates
  • Obesity, rising autism prevalence, and prevention of chronic childhood illness

    The priorities list is criticized for omitting obesity, rising autism rates, and prevention of chronic illness — areas central to long-term child well-being. Learn more.

  • Seasonal infections, sports injury management, and community accident prevention

3 Which lifestyle factor most increases a teen’s risk for prediabetes?

  • Eating excess natural carbohydrates each day with no processed snacks included
  • Overeating ultraprocessed foods combined with long-term inactivity and sitting

    Being inactive and consuming ultraprocessed foods are strong drivers of prediabetes, though the condition can occur in other teens as well. Learn more.

  • Having slightly lower than average blood sugar levels in regular daily testing
  • Spending additional time outdoors in direct daily sunlight exposure routines

4 How effective is whole body vibration for weight loss?

  • It produces modest fat loss when paired with a healthy diet and regular exercise

    Whole body vibration reduces fat modestly, but benefits appear only when combined with healthy eating and regular exercise. Learn more.

  • It produces major fat loss even without lifestyle changes or added physical effort
  • It burns calories equal to high-intensity training such as sprinting or cycling
  • It produces quick results without requiring much effort, time, or added activity

5 What did Senator Ron Johnson reveal about vaccine injury research in 2020?

  • A major government agency claimed that vaccines cut chronic illness by 30%
  • A major institution suppressed results comparing vaccinated to unvaccinated

    Johnson disclosed a 2020 study showing higher illness in vaccinated kids was suppressed by its authors. Learn more.

  • A private survey showed mild vaccine side effects in 15% of participants
  • Researchers confirmed autism only rises with genetics, not vaccination

6 According to research, how many times more influential is calorie intake than physical activity in contributing to obesity?

  • Eight times as important, indicating that food intake played a dominant role while physical activity still had some influence
  • Five times as important, highlighting food’s significant but not overwhelming role in weight control
  • 10 times as important, underscoring that diet explains obesity far more than activity levels

    Research found calorie intake was about 10 times more influential for obesity than daily energy expenditure. Learn more.

  • 15 times as important, proving that physical activity has almost no role in preventing weight gain

7 Which advanced method can help detect cancer risk long before symptoms appear?

  • Annual cholesterol checks with blood pressure readings at routine primary care visits
  • Occasional X-rays or computed tomography (CT) scans for tumors once symptoms appear
  • Basic blood sugar testing without reviewing additional important diagnostic indicators
  • Circulating tumor cell testing, whole-body magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and specialized blood panels

    Tests such as circulating tumor cell analysis, whole-body magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and detailed blood panels can reveal early cancer activity and risk factors, providing a fuller view than standard screenings. Learn more.