Question 1

Cruciferous vegetables include:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

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 3

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

Accepted Answer

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 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

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 6

Phytoestrogens include

Accepted Answer

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 7

Good sources of carotenoids include all of the following except;

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Phytochemical supplements may provide

Accepted Answer

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 9

Including flaxseed in the diets of laying hens

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 10

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

Cruciferous vegetables include:

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

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

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

Flavonoids perform all of the following functions except

Phytoestrogens include

Good sources of carotenoids include all of the following except;

Phytochemical supplements may provide

Including flaxseed in the diets of laying hens

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

Nutrition: Food for Health

Digestion, Absorption, and Metabolism

Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches, and Fibre

Lipids

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 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 On Alcohol

Focus on Biotechnology

Focus On Eating Disorders

Focus on Supplements

Filters

Focus On Phytochemicals

Cruciferous vegetables include:

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

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

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

Flavonoids perform all of the following functions except

Phytoestrogens include

Good sources of carotenoids include all of the following except;

Phytochemical supplements may provide

Including flaxseed in the diets of laying hens

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

Nutrition: Food for Health

Digestion, Absorption, and Metabolism

Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches, and Fibre

Lipids

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 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 On Alcohol

Focus on Biotechnology

Focus On Eating Disorders

Focus on Supplements

Filters

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