Question 1

Which of the following are phytoestrogens?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

What is one problem with phytochemical supplements and phytochemical-fortified foods?

Accepted Answer

A) the amounts added to supplements may be too small to have an impact on overall health. 
B) the amounts that are added to supplements and foods may to be too large and may cause phytochemical deficiency. 
C) they are typically over-processed and high in fat,which negates any benefits of the added phytochemicals. 
D) there are no problems associated with phytochemical supplements and phytochemical-fortified foods. 
A) the amounts added to supplements may be too small to have an impact on overall health. 
B) the amounts that are added to supplements and foods may to be too large and may cause phytochemical deficiency. 
C) they are typically over-processed and high in fat,which negates any benefits of the added phytochemicals. 
D) there are no problems associated with phytochemical supplements and phytochemical-fortified foods.

Question 3

Good sources of carotenoids include all of the following EXCEPT one.Which one?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Foods that provide a health benefit beyond that attributed to the nutrients they contain.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 5

Which statement about phytoestrogens is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

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 6

Substances found in animal 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 7

Which accurately describes a similarity between phytochemicals in food and phytochemicals in supplements?

Accepted Answer

A) Supplements can provide all the phytochemicals found in foods. 
B) Supplements can provide all the benefits obtained from a diet high in natural sources of phytochemicals. 
C) Supplements can provide some of the same benefits as phytochemicals in food. 
D) Supplements can provide the same level of synergism that comes from eating a variety of phytochemicals. 
A) Supplements can provide all the phytochemicals found in foods. 
B) Supplements can provide all the benefits obtained from a diet high in natural sources of phytochemicals. 
C) Supplements can provide some of the same benefits as phytochemicals in food. 
D) Supplements can provide the same level of synergism that comes from eating a variety of phytochemicals.

Question 8

Which statement about phytochemicals is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

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 9

Which phytochemical has been linked to both broccoli and cancer prevent?

Accepted Answer

A) linseed oil 
B) Sulforaphane 
C) alpha-carotene 
D) allium 
A) linseed oil 
B) Sulforaphane 
C) alpha-carotene 
D) allium

Question 10

Whole grain intake is associated with a decreased risk of all of the following EXCEPT one.Which one?

Accepted Answer

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

Which of the following are phytoestrogens?

What is one problem with phytochemical supplements and phytochemical-fortified foods?

Good sources of carotenoids include all of the following EXCEPT one.Which one?

Foods that provide a health benefit beyond that attributed to the nutrients they contain.What is being described?

Which statement about phytoestrogens is FALSE?

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

Which accurately describes a similarity between phytochemicals in food and phytochemicals in supplements?

Which statement about phytochemicals is TRUE?

Which phytochemical has been linked to both broccoli and cancer prevent?

Whole grain intake is associated with a decreased risk of all of the following EXCEPT one.Which one?

Nutrition: Food for Health

Nutrition Guidelines: Applying the Science of Nutrition

Digestion, Absorption, and Metabolism

Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches, and Fibre

Lipids

Proteins and Amino Acids

Energy Balance and Weight Management

A: the Water-Soluble Vitamins

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water and the Electrolytes

Major Minerals and Bone Health

The Trace Elements

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 1: Focus on Beyond the Basics

Focus 2: Focus on Alcohol

Focus 3: Focus on Obesity, Metabolism, and Disease Risk

Focus5:focus on Natural Health Products

Focus 6: Focus on Integrating Nutrient Function in the Body

Focus 7: Focus on Eating Disorders

Focus 8: Focus on Biotechnology

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Exam 22: Focus 4: Focus on Phytochemicals

Which of the following are phytoestrogens?

What is one problem with phytochemical supplements and phytochemical-fortified foods?

Good sources of carotenoids include all of the following EXCEPT one.Which one?

Foods that provide a health benefit beyond that attributed to the nutrients they contain.What is being described?

Which statement about phytoestrogens is FALSE?

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

Which accurately describes a similarity between phytochemicals in food and phytochemicals in supplements?

Which statement about phytochemicals is TRUE?

Which phytochemical has been linked to both broccoli and cancer prevent?

Whole grain intake is associated with a decreased risk of all of the following EXCEPT one.Which one?

Nutrition: Food for Health

Nutrition Guidelines: Applying the Science of Nutrition

Digestion, Absorption, and Metabolism

Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches, and Fibre

Lipids

Proteins and Amino Acids

Energy Balance and Weight Management

A: the Water-Soluble Vitamins

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water and the Electrolytes

Major Minerals and Bone Health

The Trace Elements

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 1: Focus on Beyond the Basics

Focus 2: Focus on Alcohol

Focus 3: Focus on Obesity, Metabolism, and Disease Risk

Focus5:focus on Natural Health Products

Focus 6: Focus on Integrating Nutrient Function in the Body

Focus 7: Focus on Eating Disorders

Focus 8: Focus on Biotechnology

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