Question 1

What is the best way to ensure you consume an abundance of carotenoids,flavonoids,and other phytochemicals?

Accepted Answer

A) take daily phytochemical supplements. 
B) consume a wide variety of vegetables and fruits that include a rainbow of colours. 
C) consume red meat and French fries on a regular basis. 
D) eat fewer than 5 daily servings of fruits and vegetables. 
A) take daily phytochemical supplements. 
B) consume a wide variety of vegetables and fruits that include a rainbow of colours. 
C) consume red meat and French fries on a regular basis. 
D) eat fewer than 5 daily servings of fruits and vegetables. B

Question 2

All of the following protein sources will increase the consumption of phytochemicals EXCEPT one.Which one?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Which is NOT a function of flavonoids?

Accepted Answer

A) reduce stress hormones. 
B) inhibit blood clotting. 
C) act as anti-inflammatories. 
D) provide antioxidants. 
A) reduce stress hormones. 
B) inhibit blood clotting. 
C) act as anti-inflammatories. 
D) provide antioxidants. A

Question 4

Which of the following states the function of alliums?

Accepted Answer

A) Binding of cholesterol in the gut. 
B) Increasing the activity of cancer-destroying enzyme systems. 
C) Inactivating the hormone estrogen. 
D) Activating sex hormones. 
A) Binding of cholesterol in the gut. 
B) Increasing the activity of cancer-destroying enzyme systems. 
C) Inactivating the hormone estrogen. 
D) Activating sex hormones.

Question 5

Which statement accurately describes the health-promoting properties of whole grains?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Which carotenoid's bioavailability is increased by processing and cooking?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Which two phytochemicals 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 8

Substances found in plant foods that are NOT essential nutrients but that may have health-promoting properties.What is being described?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A) The current recommendations are for 1,200 IU/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 1,200 IU/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 10

Cruciferous vegetables include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Which of the following best describes the function of indoles?

Accepted Answer

A) Preventing the conversion of nitrates into nitrites. 
B) Boosting the activity of cancer-destroying enzyme systems. 
C) Inactivating the hormone estrogen. 
D) Activating sex hormones. 
A) Preventing the conversion of nitrates into nitrites. 
B) Boosting the activity of cancer-destroying enzyme systems. 
C) Inactivating the hormone estrogen. 
D) Activating sex hormones.

Question 12

Flavonoids are found in all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

A high intake of carotenoid-containing foods has been associated with a reduced risk of all of the following EXCEPT one?

Accepted Answer

A) some cancers. 
B) cardiovascular disease. 
C) type-1-diabetes. 
D) age-related eye disease. 
A) some cancers. 
B) cardiovascular disease. 
C) type-1-diabetes. 
D) age-related eye disease.

Question 14

Which statement best describes the fruit and vegetable consumption of the majority of Canadians?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Which statement about whole grains is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) Whole grains are beneficial because they provide some fibre,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 fibre,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 16

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

Accepted Answer

A) nutraceuticals. 
B) enriched foods. 
C) a therapeutic drug. 
D) functional foods. 
A) nutraceuticals. 
B) enriched foods. 
C) a therapeutic drug. 
D) functional foods.

Question 17

Which statement about chocolate is FALSE?

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 Canada. 
C) Dark chocolate has been shown to improve insulin sensitivity. 
D) Dark 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 Canada. 
C) Dark chocolate has been shown to improve insulin sensitivity. 
D) Dark chocolate provides antioxidants.

Question 18

Which statement about the dietary recommendation for whole grains is CORRECT?

Accepted Answer

A) The recommendation for an adult is 5 servings of whole grains per day. 
B) The recommendation is to get half of the grain servings from whole grains. 
C) The recommendation for a teen is 3servings of whole grains per day. 
D) The recommendation for whole grains is due to their polyphenol content. 
A) The recommendation for an adult is 5 servings of whole grains per day. 
B) The recommendation is to get half of the grain servings from whole grains. 
C) The recommendation for a teen is 3servings of whole grains per day. 
D) The recommendation for whole grains is due to their polyphenol content.

Question 19

Which of the following is a strategy for increasing the intake of foods that provide a variety of phytochemicals?

Accepted Answer

A) Choose 5 different colours of fruits and vegetables each day. 
B) Double your typical serving of vegetables. 
C) Mix flaxseed into yogurt,oatmeal or cold cereals. 
D) All of the above answer choices are correct. 
A) Choose 5 different colours of fruits and vegetables each day. 
B) Double your typical serving of vegetables. 
C) Mix flaxseed into yogurt,oatmeal or cold cereals. 
D) All of the above answer choices are correct.

Question 20

Which best describes the action of carotenoids in the body?

Accepted Answer

A) They are carcinogens. 
B) They are antioxidants. 
C) They decrease cholesterol absorption. 
D) They decrease blood glucose. 
A) They are carcinogens. 
B) They are antioxidants. 
C) They decrease cholesterol absorption. 
D) They decrease blood glucose.

Exam 22: Focus 4: Focus on Phytochemicals

What is the best way to ensure you consume an abundance of carotenoids,flavonoids,and other phytochemicals?

All of the following protein sources will increase the consumption of phytochemicals EXCEPT one.Which one?

Which is NOT a function of flavonoids?

Which of the following states the function of alliums?

Which statement accurately describes the health-promoting properties of whole grains?

Which carotenoid's bioavailability is increased by processing and cooking?

Which two phytochemicals reduce the risk of macular degeneration?

Substances found in plant foods that are NOT essential nutrients but that may have health-promoting properties.What is being described?

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

Cruciferous vegetables include which of the following?

Which of the following best describes the function of indoles?

Flavonoids are found in all of the following EXCEPT

A high intake of carotenoid-containing foods has been associated with a reduced risk of all of the following EXCEPT one?

Which statement best describes the fruit and vegetable consumption of the majority of Canadians?

Which statement about whole grains is TRUE?

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

Which statement about chocolate is FALSE?

Which statement about the dietary recommendation for whole grains is CORRECT?

Which of the following is a strategy for increasing the intake of foods that provide a variety of phytochemicals?

Which best describes the action of carotenoids in the body?

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