Question 1

Most bioactive food constituents are derived from foods of animal origin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Regular caffeine intake has been found to decrease the risk of Alzheimer's disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

More than 2,000 types of phytochemicals that act as pigments have been identified.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Match each term with the appropriate definition.
-​phytate

Accepted Answer

A) influences inflammation by modifying the expression of genes that promote the production of pro-inflammatory compounds 
B) act as antioxidants and reduce inflammation 
C) bitter-tasting,insect-repelling phytochemical that is normally found only in the leaves and stalks of potato plants 
D) tightly binds to zinc,iron,calcium,magnesium,and copper,and reduces their absorption 
E) a harmful substance found in cassava
F)biologically active substances in plants that have positive effects on health
G)sulfur-containing vegetables whose outer leaves form a cross
H)eye damage caused by oxidation of the macula
I)chemical substances in animal foods,some of which may be biologically active in the body
J)a yellow-orange pigment in plants 
A) influences inflammation by modifying the expression of genes that promote the production of pro-inflammatory compounds 
B) act as antioxidants and reduce inflammation 
C) bitter-tasting,insect-repelling phytochemical that is normally found only in the leaves and stalks of potato plants 
D) tightly binds to zinc,iron,calcium,magnesium,and copper,and reduces their absorption 
E) a harmful substance found in cassava
F)biologically active substances in plants that have positive effects on health
G)sulfur-containing vegetables whose outer leaves form a cross
H)eye damage caused by oxidation of the macula
I)chemical substances in animal foods,some of which may be biologically active in the body
J)a yellow-orange pigment in plants

Question 5

Phytochemicals are _____.

Accepted Answer

A) a significant source of calories 
B) not considered nutrients 
C) not considered essential nutrients 
D) present in plants and animal products 
E) present predominately in dairy products 
A) a significant source of calories 
B) not considered nutrients 
C) not considered essential nutrients 
D) present in plants and animal products 
E) present predominately in dairy products

Question 6

Large quantities of solanine can _____.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​give you a headache 
B) interfere with the transmission of nerve impulses 
C) reduce the absorption of magnesium 
D) cause a drastic drop in blood glucose levels 
E) ​cause a drastic drop in blood pressure 
A) ​give you a headache 
B) interfere with the transmission of nerve impulses 
C) reduce the absorption of magnesium 
D) cause a drastic drop in blood glucose levels 
E) ​cause a drastic drop in blood pressure

Question 7

Excess caffeine intake can lead to _____ in some people.

Accepted Answer

A) anxiety 
B) depression 
C) infertility 
D) poor wound healing 
E) fatigue 
A) anxiety 
B) depression 
C) infertility 
D) poor wound healing 
E) fatigue

Question 8

Which food is a rich source of lutein?

Accepted Answer

A) milk 
B) onions 
C) cherries 
D) spinach 
E) tomatoes 
A) milk 
B) onions 
C) cherries 
D) spinach 
E) tomatoes

Question 9

Spinach,collard greens,rhubarb,and other dark green,leafy vegetables contain _____.

Accepted Answer

A) oxalic acid 
B) phytate 
C) solanine 
D) lycopene 
E) flavonoids 
A) oxalic acid 
B) phytate 
C) solanine 
D) lycopene 
E) flavonoids

Question 10

​Phytochemicals have been found to play a role in preventing the development of _____.

Accepted Answer

A) ​measles 
B) pneumonia 
C) colds 
D) celiac disease 
E) ​cancer 
A) ​measles 
B) pneumonia 
C) colds 
D) celiac disease 
E) ​cancer

Question 11

Caffeine or regular coffee intake has been found to decrease _____.

Accepted Answer

A) blood pressure 
B) heart palpitations 
C) the risk of all cancers 
D) depression 
E) occurrence of migraine headaches 
A) blood pressure 
B) heart palpitations 
C) the risk of all cancers 
D) depression 
E) occurrence of migraine headaches

Question 12

Most of the caffeine in diets comes from _____.

Accepted Answer

A) tea 
B) chocolate 
C) coffee 
D) nonprescription drugs 
E) soft drinks 
A) tea 
B) chocolate 
C) coffee 
D) nonprescription drugs 
E) soft drinks

Question 13

​Kelly has read about the powerful phytonutrients in plants and wants to start consuming foods that provide her with the highest amounts of phytochemicals.She decides to go shopping and look for some of the foods she read about in her nutrition book.Kelly also wants to identify which foods will help her reduce certain health problems that she is genetically predisposed to.Answer the following questions to help Kelly with her shopping.
-Kelly has a family history of age-related macular degeneration.Which food will help reduce her risk of developing this disease?

Accepted Answer

A) garlic 
B) eggs 
C) cheese 
D) spinach 
E) grapes 
A) garlic 
B) eggs 
C) cheese 
D) spinach 
E) grapes

Question 14

Phytochemicals have been found to play a role in preventing the development of diabetes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Match each term with the appropriate definition.
-​phytochemicals

Accepted Answer

A) influences inflammation by modifying the expression of genes that promote the production of pro-inflammatory compounds 
B) act as antioxidants and reduce inflammation 
C) bitter-tasting,insect-repelling phytochemical that is normally found only in the leaves and stalks of potato plants 
D) tightly binds to zinc,iron,calcium,magnesium,and copper,and reduces their absorption 
E) a harmful substance found in cassava
F)biologically active substances in plants that have positive effects on health
G)sulfur-containing vegetables whose outer leaves form a cross
H)eye damage caused by oxidation of the macula
I)chemical substances in animal foods,some of which may be biologically active in the body
J)a yellow-orange pigment in plants 
A) influences inflammation by modifying the expression of genes that promote the production of pro-inflammatory compounds 
B) act as antioxidants and reduce inflammation 
C) bitter-tasting,insect-repelling phytochemical that is normally found only in the leaves and stalks of potato plants 
D) tightly binds to zinc,iron,calcium,magnesium,and copper,and reduces their absorption 
E) a harmful substance found in cassava
F)biologically active substances in plants that have positive effects on health
G)sulfur-containing vegetables whose outer leaves form a cross
H)eye damage caused by oxidation of the macula
I)chemical substances in animal foods,some of which may be biologically active in the body
J)a yellow-orange pigment in plants

Question 16

Match each term with the appropriate definition.
-​solanine

Accepted Answer

A) influences inflammation by modifying the expression of genes that promote the production of pro-inflammatory compounds 
B) act as antioxidants and reduce inflammation 
C) bitter-tasting,insect-repelling phytochemical that is normally found only in the leaves and stalks of potato plants 
D) tightly binds to zinc,iron,calcium,magnesium,and copper,and reduces their absorption 
E) a harmful substance found in cassava
F)biologically active substances in plants that have positive effects on health
G)sulfur-containing vegetables whose outer leaves form a cross
H)eye damage caused by oxidation of the macula
I)chemical substances in animal foods,some of which may be biologically active in the body
J)a yellow-orange pigment in plants 
A) influences inflammation by modifying the expression of genes that promote the production of pro-inflammatory compounds 
B) act as antioxidants and reduce inflammation 
C) bitter-tasting,insect-repelling phytochemical that is normally found only in the leaves and stalks of potato plants 
D) tightly binds to zinc,iron,calcium,magnesium,and copper,and reduces their absorption 
E) a harmful substance found in cassava
F)biologically active substances in plants that have positive effects on health
G)sulfur-containing vegetables whose outer leaves form a cross
H)eye damage caused by oxidation of the macula
I)chemical substances in animal foods,some of which may be biologically active in the body
J)a yellow-orange pigment in plants

Question 17

Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness in people over the age of 50.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Match each term with the appropriate definition.
-​cruciferous family

Accepted Answer

A) influences inflammation by modifying the expression of genes that promote the production of pro-inflammatory compounds 
B) act as antioxidants and reduce inflammation 
C) bitter-tasting,insect-repelling phytochemical that is normally found only in the leaves and stalks of potato plants 
D) tightly binds to zinc,iron,calcium,magnesium,and copper,and reduces their absorption 
E) a harmful substance found in cassava
F)biologically active substances in plants that have positive effects on health
G)sulfur-containing vegetables whose outer leaves form a cross
H)eye damage caused by oxidation of the macula
I)chemical substances in animal foods,some of which may be biologically active in the body
J)a yellow-orange pigment in plants 
A) influences inflammation by modifying the expression of genes that promote the production of pro-inflammatory compounds 
B) act as antioxidants and reduce inflammation 
C) bitter-tasting,insect-repelling phytochemical that is normally found only in the leaves and stalks of potato plants 
D) tightly binds to zinc,iron,calcium,magnesium,and copper,and reduces their absorption 
E) a harmful substance found in cassava
F)biologically active substances in plants that have positive effects on health
G)sulfur-containing vegetables whose outer leaves form a cross
H)eye damage caused by oxidation of the macula
I)chemical substances in animal foods,some of which may be biologically active in the body
J)a yellow-orange pigment in plants

Question 19

Which naturally occurring toxin limits the absorption of calcium and iron?

Accepted Answer

A) oxalic acid 
B) solanine 
C) phytate 
D) cyanide 
E) ackee 
A) oxalic acid 
B) solanine 
C) phytate 
D) cyanide 
E) ackee

Question 20

Which phytochemical gives plants a red pigment?

Accepted Answer

A) beta-carotene 
B) lycopene 
C) lutein 
D) allicin 
E) quercetin 
A) beta-carotene 
B) lycopene 
C) lutein 
D) allicin 
E) quercetin

Exam 21: Phytochemicals

Most bioactive food constituents are derived from foods of animal origin.

Regular caffeine intake has been found to decrease the risk of Alzheimer's disease.

More than 2,000 types of phytochemicals that act as pigments have been identified.​

Match each term with the appropriate definition. -​phytate

Phytochemicals are _____.

Large quantities of solanine can _____.​

Excess caffeine intake can lead to _____ in some people.

Which food is a rich source of lutein?

Spinach,collard greens,rhubarb,and other dark green,leafy vegetables contain _____.

​Phytochemicals have been found to play a role in preventing the development of _____.

Caffeine or regular coffee intake has been found to decrease _____.

Most of the caffeine in diets comes from _____.

Phytochemicals have been found to play a role in preventing the development of diabetes.

Match each term with the appropriate definition. -​phytochemicals

Match each term with the appropriate definition. -​solanine

Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness in people over the age of 50.

Match each term with the appropriate definition. -​cruciferous family

Which naturally occurring toxin limits the absorption of calcium and iron?

Which phytochemical gives plants a red pigment?

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Filters

More than 2,000 types of phytochemicals that act as pigments have been identified.

Match each term with the appropriate definition. -phytate

Large quantities of solanine can _____.

Phytochemicals have been found to play a role in preventing the development of _____.

Match each term with the appropriate definition. -phytochemicals

Match each term with the appropriate definition. -solanine

Match each term with the appropriate definition. -cruciferous family