Question 1

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 B

Question 2

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. B

Question 3

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. A

Question 4

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.

Question 5

Phytochemical supplements may provide

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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 6

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 7

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

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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 8

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 9

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 10

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 11

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 12

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 13

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 14

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 15

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 16

Cruciferous vegetables include:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

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 18

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 19

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.

Question 20

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.

Focus On Phytochemicals

The action of carotenoids is best described as:

Which statement about chocolate is incorrect?

Which statement about phytoestrogens is incorrect?

Which of the following is the correct function of alliums?

Phytochemical supplements may provide

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

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

Which of the following is the correct function of indoles?

Which statement about phytochemicals is correct?

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

Which statement about whole grains is correct?

Flavonoids perform all of the following functions except

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

The health promoting properties of whole grains are

Flavonoids are found in all of the following except

Cruciferous vegetables include:

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

Which carotenoid's bioavailability is increased by cooking?

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

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

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