Question 1

Whole grain intake is associated with a decreased risk of all of the following except

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A) osteoporosis. 
B) obesity. 
C) cardiovascular disease. 
D) cancer. 
A) osteoporosis. 
B) obesity. 
C) cardiovascular disease. 
D) cancer. A

Question 2

All of the following protein sources will increase the consumption of phytochemicals except

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A) fish 
B) soybeans 
C) legumes 
D) nuts 
A) fish 
B) soybeans 
C) legumes 
D) nuts A

Question 3

Including flaxseed in the diets of laying hens

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A) increases omega-3 fats in the eggs. 
B) provides an egg that is low in cholesterol. 
C) increases the indoles in the eggs. 
D) increases the flavonoids in the eggs. 
A) increases omega-3 fats in the eggs. 
B) provides an egg that is low in cholesterol. 
C) increases the indoles in the eggs. 
D) increases the flavonoids in the eggs. A

Question 4

Flavonoids are found in all of the following except

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A) wine 
B) tea. 
C) fruits. 
D) fish 
A) wine 
B) tea. 
C) fruits. 
D) fish

Question 5

Phytochemical supplements may provide

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A) all the phytochemicals found in foods. 
B) all the benefits obtained from a diet high in natural sources of phytochemicals. 
C) some specific advantages. 
D) the synergism that comes from eating a variety of phytochemicals 
A) all the phytochemicals found in foods. 
B) all the benefits obtained from a diet high in natural sources of phytochemicals. 
C) some specific advantages. 
D) the synergism that comes from eating a variety of phytochemicals

Question 6

The dietary guidelines for fruits and vegetables recommend _____ for a 2000 kcalorie diet.

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A) 2 cups of fruit and 2.5 cups of vegetables 
B) 1 cup fruits and 1.5 cups of vegetables 
C) 1 cup fruits and 2 cups vegetables 
D) 1 serving of fruits and vegetables per day 
A) 2 cups of fruit and 2.5 cups of vegetables 
B) 1 cup fruits and 1.5 cups of vegetables 
C) 1 cup fruits and 2 cups vegetables 
D) 1 serving of fruits and vegetables per day

Question 7

Good sources of carotenoids include all of the following except;

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A) carrots. 
B) apples. 
C) apricots. 
D) spinach. 
A) carrots. 
B) apples. 
C) apricots. 
D) spinach.

Question 8

The health promoting properties of whole grains are

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A) mainly found in the endosperm. 
B) primarily the result of dietary fiber. 
C) due to the synergistic effects of a variety of phytochemicals and other nutrients. 
D) the same as the health promoting effects of processed grains. 
A) mainly found in the endosperm. 
B) primarily the result of dietary fiber. 
C) due to the synergistic effects of a variety of phytochemicals and other nutrients. 
D) the same as the health promoting effects of processed grains.

Question 9

Phytoestrogens include

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A) isoflavones and alliums 
B) indoles and lignins. 
C) alliums and indoles. 
D) isoflavones and indoles. 
A) isoflavones and alliums 
B) indoles and lignins. 
C) alliums and indoles. 
D) isoflavones and indoles.

Question 10

Which statement about phytoestrogens is incorrect?

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A) Phytoestrogens are modified by bacteria in the mouth. 
B) Phytoestrogens are found in flaxseed,soybeans and barley. 
C) Phytoestrogens may protect against some types of cancer.. 
D) Phytoestrogens may protect against osteoporosis. 
A) Phytoestrogens are modified by bacteria in the mouth. 
B) Phytoestrogens are found in flaxseed,soybeans and barley. 
C) Phytoestrogens may protect against some types of cancer.. 
D) Phytoestrogens may protect against osteoporosis.

Question 11

Which statement about phytochemicals is correct?

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A) There are hundreds of them. 
B) They serve no purpose in the plants in which they are found. 
C) All plant chemicals have some beneficial properties for humans. 
D) Animal tissues form many different types. 
A) There are hundreds of them. 
B) They serve no purpose in the plants in which they are found. 
C) All plant chemicals have some beneficial properties for humans. 
D) Animal tissues form many different types.

Question 12

Which of the following is the correct function of alliums?

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A) Bind cholesterol in the gut. 
B) Boost the activity of cancer destroying enzyme systems. 
C) Inactivate the hormone estrogen. 
D) Activate sex hormones. 
A) Bind cholesterol in the gut. 
B) Boost the activity of cancer destroying enzyme systems. 
C) Inactivate the hormone estrogen. 
D) Activate sex hormones.

Question 13

Cruciferous vegetables include:

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A) potatoes 
B) broccoli 
C) tomatoes 
D) green peppers 
A) potatoes 
B) broccoli 
C) tomatoes 
D) green peppers

Question 14

Margarines that contain added plant sterols to help lower cholesterol are considered:

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A) nutraceuticals 
B) enriched foods 
C) a waste of money 
D) functioning foods 
A) nutraceuticals 
B) enriched foods 
C) a waste of money 
D) functioning foods

Question 15

Low carbohydrate diets will limit the amounts and types of phytochemicals consumed from all of the following except:

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A) fruits. 
B) vegetables. 
C) whole grains. 
D) herbs and spices. 
A) fruits. 
B) vegetables. 
C) whole grains. 
D) herbs and spices.

Question 16

The action of carotenoids is best described as:

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A) carcinogen 
B) anti-oxidant 
C) decreasing cholesterol absorption 
D) decreasing blood sugar 
A) carcinogen 
B) anti-oxidant 
C) decreasing cholesterol absorption 
D) decreasing blood sugar

Question 17

Which statement about recommendations for the consumption of phytochemicals is correct?

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A) The current recommendations are for 1200 IU per day. 
B) All the phytochemicals have been identified,making recommendations possible. 
C) The impact of the total diet is more significant than any single phytochemical. 
D) Recommendations reflect the fact that beta-carotene is the most important phytochemical. 
A) The current recommendations are for 1200 IU per day. 
B) All the phytochemicals have been identified,making recommendations possible. 
C) The impact of the total diet is more significant than any single phytochemical. 
D) Recommendations reflect the fact that beta-carotene is the most important phytochemical.

Question 18

The majority of the people in the US

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A) consume more fruits and vegetables than is recommended. 
B) consume exactly the amount of recommended fruits and vegetables. 
C) consume fewer fruits and vegetables than is recommended. 
D) consume the right amount of fruits and vegetables,but do not get sufficient variety. 
A) consume more fruits and vegetables than is recommended. 
B) consume exactly the amount of recommended fruits and vegetables. 
C) consume fewer fruits and vegetables than is recommended. 
D) consume the right amount of fruits and vegetables,but do not get sufficient variety.

Question 19

Which statement about whole grains is correct?

Accepted Answer

A) Whole grains are beneficial because they provide some fiber,but they are a poor source of phytochemicals. 
B) Whole grains provide significant phytochemicals,but it is much less than those provided by fruits and vegetables. 
C) Whole grains are almost as good a source of phytochemicals as fruits and vegetables. 
D) Whole grains provide as many if not more phytochemicals than fruits and vegetables. 
A) Whole grains are beneficial because they provide some fiber,but they are a poor source of phytochemicals. 
B) Whole grains provide significant phytochemicals,but it is much less than those provided by fruits and vegetables. 
C) Whole grains are almost as good a source of phytochemicals as fruits and vegetables. 
D) Whole grains provide as many if not more phytochemicals than fruits and vegetables.

Question 20

A high intake of carotenoid containing foods has been correlated with a reduced risk of all of the following except

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A) some cancers. 
B) cardiovascular disease. 
C) diabetes. 
D) age related eye disease. 
A) some cancers. 
B) cardiovascular disease. 
C) diabetes. 
D) age related eye disease.

Exam 21: Focus on Phytochemicals

Whole grain intake is associated with a decreased risk of all of the following except

All of the following protein sources will increase the consumption of phytochemicals except

Including flaxseed in the diets of laying hens

Flavonoids are found in all of the following except

Phytochemical supplements may provide

The dietary guidelines for fruits and vegetables recommend _____ for a 2000 kcalorie diet.

Good sources of carotenoids include all of the following except;

The health promoting properties of whole grains are

Phytoestrogens include

Which statement about phytoestrogens is incorrect?

Which statement about phytochemicals is correct?

Which of the following is the correct function of alliums?

Cruciferous vegetables include:

Margarines that contain added plant sterols to help lower cholesterol are considered:

Low carbohydrate diets will limit the amounts and types of phytochemicals consumed from all of the following except:

The action of carotenoids is best described as:

Which statement about recommendations for the consumption of phytochemicals is correct?

The majority of the people in the US

Which statement about whole grains is correct?

A high intake of carotenoid containing foods has been correlated with a reduced risk of all of the following except

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