Question 1

Which of the following is the correct function of alliums?

Accepted Answer

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. B

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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. C

Question 4

The majority of the people in the US

Accepted Answer

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 5

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 6

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 7

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.

Question 8

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 9

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 10

Which statement about phytochemicals is correct?

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 11

Which statement about phytoestrogens is incorrect?

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 12

The action of carotenoids is best described as:

Accepted Answer

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 13

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

Accepted Answer

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 14

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 15

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

Accepted Answer

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 16

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 17

The health promoting properties of whole grains are

Accepted Answer

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 18

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 19

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

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

Focus On Phytochemicals

Which of the following is the correct function of alliums?

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

Which of the following is the correct function of indoles?

The majority of the people in the US

Flavonoids are found in all of the following except

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

Which statement about chocolate is incorrect?

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

Which statement about whole grains is correct?

Which statement about phytochemicals is correct?

Which statement about phytoestrogens is incorrect?

The action of carotenoids is best described as:

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

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

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

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

The health promoting properties of whole grains are

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

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

Which carotenoid's bioavailability is increased by cooking?

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