Question 1

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.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

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 foodsE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

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.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 4

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 foodsE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 5

Which carotenoid's bioavailability is increased by cooking?

Accepted Answer

A)  lycopene
B)  lutein
C)  beta-carotene
D)  alpha-caroteneE) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

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,zeaxanthinE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

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.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 8

Flavonoids perform all of the following functions except

Accepted Answer

A)  reduce stress hormones
B)  inhibit blood clotting
C)  anti-inflammatory
D)  anti-oxidantsE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 9

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.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 10

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 foodsE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Exam 21: Focus on Phytochemicals

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

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Which carotenoid's bioavailability is increased by cooking?

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Which statement about chocolate is incorrect?

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Flavonoids perform all of the following functions except

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Which of the following is the correct function of indoles?

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

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

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

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

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

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Exam 21: Focus on Phytochemicals

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

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Which carotenoid's bioavailability is increased by cooking?

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Which statement about chocolate is incorrect?

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Flavonoids perform all of the following functions except

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Which of the following is the correct function of indoles?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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