Question 1

Which statement about the dietary recommendations for whole grains is correct?

Accepted Answer

A) The recommendation is for 6 servings of whole grains per day. 
B) The recommendation is to get half of the grain servings from whole grains. 
C) Most Americans consume more whole grains than is recommended. 
D) Most Americans consume just the right amount of whole grain servings per day. 
A) The recommendation is for 6 servings of whole grains per day. 
B) The recommendation is to get half of the grain servings from whole grains. 
C) Most Americans consume more whole grains than is recommended. 
D) Most Americans consume just the right amount of whole grain servings per day.

Question 2

Which of the following is the correct function of indoles?

Accepted Answer

A) Prevent the conversion of nitrates into nitrites. 
B) Boost the activity of cancer destroying enzyme systems. 
C) Inactivate the hormone estrogen. 
D) Activate sex hormones. 
A) Prevent the conversion of nitrates into nitrites. 
B) Boost the activity of cancer destroying enzyme systems. 
C) Inactivate the hormone estrogen. 
D) Activate sex hormones.

Question 3

Substances found in animal foods that are not essential nutrients but may have health promoting properties are______.

Accepted Answer

A) functional foods 
B) phytochemicals 
C) zoochemicals 
D) health foods 
A) functional foods 
B) phytochemicals 
C) zoochemicals 
D) health foods

Question 4

Which carotenoid's bioavailability is increased by cooking?

Accepted Answer

A) lycopene 
B) lutein 
C) beta-carotene 
D) alpha-carotene 
A) lycopene 
B) lutein 
C) beta-carotene 
D) alpha-carotene

Question 5

The "Five a Day" program encourages which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) A maximum of five fruits and vegetables a day. 
B) Five different fruits and vegetables a day. 
C) Five different fruits every day. 
D) Five different sources of phytochemicals a day,including tea and chocolate. 
A) A maximum of five fruits and vegetables a day. 
B) Five different fruits and vegetables a day. 
C) Five different fruits every day. 
D) Five different sources of phytochemicals a day,including tea and chocolate.

Question 6

Flavonoids perform all of the following functions except

Accepted Answer

A) reduce stress hormones 
B) inhibit blood clotting 
C) anti-inflammatory 
D) anti-oxidants 
A) reduce stress hormones 
B) inhibit blood clotting 
C) anti-inflammatory 
D) anti-oxidants

Question 7

Foods that provide a health benefit beyond that attributed to the nutrients they contain are _________.

Accepted Answer

A) functional foods 
B) phytochemicals 
C) zoochemicals 
D) health foods 
A) functional foods 
B) phytochemicals 
C) zoochemicals 
D) health foods

Question 8

The intake of _______ and _______ reduce the risk of macular degeneration.

Accepted Answer

A) beta-carotene,lycopene 
B) alpha-carotene,beta-cryptoxanthin. 
C) lycopene,alpha-carotene. 
D) lutein,zeaxanthin 
A) beta-carotene,lycopene 
B) alpha-carotene,beta-cryptoxanthin. 
C) lycopene,alpha-carotene. 
D) lutein,zeaxanthin

Question 9

Substances found in plant foods that are not essential nutrients but may have health promoting properties are______.

Accepted Answer

A) functional foods 
B) phytochemicals 
C) zoochemicals 
D) health foods 
A) functional foods 
B) phytochemicals 
C) zoochemicals 
D) health foods

Question 10

Which statement about chocolate is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A) Chocolate contains chemicals that make people feel more alert. 
B) The consumption of chocolate is a major reason for the current obesity crisis in the US. 
C) Dark chocolate has been shown to improve insulin sensitivity. 
D) Chocolate provides antioxidants. 
A) Chocolate contains chemicals that make people feel more alert. 
B) The consumption of chocolate is a major reason for the current obesity crisis in the US. 
C) Dark chocolate has been shown to improve insulin sensitivity. 
D) Chocolate provides antioxidants.

Which statement about the dietary recommendations for whole grains is correct?

Which of the following is the correct function of indoles?

Substances found in animal foods that are not essential nutrients but may have health promoting properties are______.

Which carotenoid's bioavailability is increased by cooking?

The "Five a Day" program encourages which of the following?

Flavonoids perform all of the following functions except

Foods that provide a health benefit beyond that attributed to the nutrients they contain are _________.

The intake of _ and _ reduce the risk of macular degeneration.

Substances found in plant foods that are not essential nutrients but may have health promoting properties are______.

Which statement about chocolate is incorrect?

Nutrition: Food for Health

Nutrition Guidelines: Applying the Science of Nutrition

Digestion, Absorption, and Metabolism

Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches, and Fiber

Lipids: Triglycerides, Phospholipids, and Cholesterol

Proteins and Amino Acids

Energy Balance and Weight Management

The Water-Soluble Vitamins

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water and the Electrolytes

Major Minerals and Bone Health

The Trace Minerals

Nutrition and Physical Activity

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Lactation

Nutrition From Infancy to Adolescence

Nutrition and Aging: The Adult Years

Food Safety

World Hunger and Malnutrition

Focus on Alcohol

Focus on Eating Disorders

Focus on Nonvitaminnonmineral Supplements

Focus on Biotechnology

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Exam 21: Focus on Phytochemicals

Which statement about the dietary recommendations for whole grains is correct?

Which of the following is the correct function of indoles?

Substances found in animal foods that are not essential nutrients but may have health promoting properties are______.

Which carotenoid's bioavailability is increased by cooking?

The "Five a Day" program encourages which of the following?

Flavonoids perform all of the following functions except

Foods that provide a health benefit beyond that attributed to the nutrients they contain are _________.

The intake of _______ and _______ reduce the risk of macular degeneration.

Substances found in plant foods that are not essential nutrients but may have health promoting properties are______.

Which statement about chocolate is incorrect?

Nutrition: Food for Health

Nutrition Guidelines: Applying the Science of Nutrition

Digestion, Absorption, and Metabolism

Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches, and Fiber

Lipids: Triglycerides, Phospholipids, and Cholesterol

Proteins and Amino Acids

Energy Balance and Weight Management

The Water-Soluble Vitamins

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water and the Electrolytes

Major Minerals and Bone Health

The Trace Minerals

Nutrition and Physical Activity

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Lactation

Nutrition From Infancy to Adolescence

Nutrition and Aging: The Adult Years

Food Safety

World Hunger and Malnutrition

Focus on Alcohol

Focus on Eating Disorders

Focus on Nonvitaminnonmineral Supplements

Focus on Biotechnology

Filters

The intake of _ and _ reduce the risk of macular degeneration.