Question 1

Polyphenols are __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  plentiful in green tea and, to a lesser degree, black or pekoe tea 
B)  extremely dangerous byproducts of chocolate 
C)  another name for xanthines 
D)  similar to heroin, since they stimulate endorphin-sensitive receptors

Question 2

A 28-gram (one-ounce) piece of milk chocolate contains about ____ milligrams of caffeine and 40 milligrams of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  4; theophylline 
B)  6-8; theobromine 
C)  6-8; theophylline 
D)  10; theobromine

Question 3

There is more caffeine in a 148-mL (5-ounce) cup of tea then there is in a 148-mL cup of coffee.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Potentially beneficial antioxidants in chocolate are called __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  polyphenols 
B)  flavanoids 
C)  xanthines 
D)  carotenoids

Question 5

Recently, caffeine consumption in men has been linked to a lower risk of developing __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Parkinson's disease 
B)  cardiovascular disease 
C)  osteoporosis 
D)  Alzheimer's disease

Question 6

Typical doses of caffeine can sometimes be disruptive to users __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  in tasks that are perceived as boring 
B)  in tasks that involve a quick response to visual signals 
C)  in tasks that require motor coordination 
D)  who are already fatigued

Question 7

Soft-drink consumption and the substantial calorie intake associated with it have no significant adverse metabolic effects, and have not been found to result in obesity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Caffeine consumption has not been linked to an increased risk of osteoporosis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Robusta beans __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  are harsher than arabica beans 
B)  are cheaper than arabica beans 
C)  have twice the caffeine content as arabica beans 
D)  all of the above

Question 10

Soft-drink consumption and the substantial caloric intake associated with it causes __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  adverse metabolic effects 
B)  obesity 
C)  increased risk of Type 2 diabetes 
D)  all of the above

Question 11

On average, a 148-mL cup of tea contains about 60 mg of caffeine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Caffeine has a bronchodilating effect on air passages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The immediate "buzz" one gets after drinking coffee is due to the caffeine content.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The major coffee franchise in Canada is __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Starbucks 
B)  Tim Hortons 
C)  Dunkin' Donuts 
D)  Country Style

Question 15

Caffeine consumption in young people can aid in the treatment of __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder 
B)  autism 
C)  panic attacks 
D)  calcium deficiency

Question 16

Theophylline is used as a treatment for__________.

Accepted Answer

A)  asthma 
B)  congestive heart disease 
C)  panic attacks 
D)  both A and B

Question 17

The lethal dose for caffeine in the adult ranges from __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  500 to 1000 milligrams 
B)  5000 to 10 000 milligrams 
C)  1000 to 2000 milligrams 
D)  25 000 to 50 000 milligrams

Question 18

Canada ranks number nine in the world for coffee consumption per capita.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

It is possible that research linking caffeine to heart disease in heavy coffee drinkers may actually not be due to caffeine, but rather due to __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  alcohol 
B)  cigarette smoking 
C)  sugar 
D)  unfiltered water

Question 20

Chocolate has a smaller amount of caffeine in it than coffee, but a larger amount than tea.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 11: Caffeine

Polyphenols are __________.

A 28-gram (one-ounce) piece of milk chocolate contains about milligrams of caffeine and 40 milligrams of __.

There is more caffeine in a 148-mL (5-ounce) cup of tea then there is in a 148-mL cup of coffee.

Potentially beneficial antioxidants in chocolate are called __________.

Recently, caffeine consumption in men has been linked to a lower risk of developing __________.

Typical doses of caffeine can sometimes be disruptive to users __________.

Soft-drink consumption and the substantial calorie intake associated with it have no significant adverse metabolic effects, and have not been found to result in obesity.

Caffeine consumption has not been linked to an increased risk of osteoporosis.

Robusta beans __________.

Soft-drink consumption and the substantial caloric intake associated with it causes __________.

On average, a 148-mL cup of tea contains about 60 mg of caffeine.

Caffeine has a bronchodilating effect on air passages.

The immediate "buzz" one gets after drinking coffee is due to the caffeine content.

The major coffee franchise in Canada is __________.

Caffeine consumption in young people can aid in the treatment of __________.

Theophylline is used as a treatment for__________.

The lethal dose for caffeine in the adult ranges from __________.

Canada ranks number nine in the world for coffee consumption per capita.

It is possible that research linking caffeine to heart disease in heavy coffee drinkers may actually not be due to caffeine, but rather due to __________.

Chocolate has a smaller amount of caffeine in it than coffee, but a larger amount than tea.