Question 1

The FDA has banned the sale of beverages containing both caffeine and alcohol.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

The phytochemical _____ helps decrease chronic inflammation due to excess body fat,improves insulin utilization,and may decrease bone loss.

Accepted Answer

A) quercetin 
B) proanthocyanidins 
C) lycopene 
D) beta-carotene 
E) lutein 
A) quercetin 
B) proanthocyanidins 
C) lycopene 
D) beta-carotene 
E) lutein A

Question 3

Meats,dairy products,eggs,and other animal products contain biologically active substances that affect body processes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Which food is among the top five sources of phytochemicals?

Accepted Answer

A) strawberries 
B) walnuts 
C) grape juice 
D) pineapple juice 
E) kale 
A) strawberries 
B) walnuts 
C) grape juice 
D) pineapple juice 
E) kale

Question 5

​Kelly has read about the powerful phytonutrients in plants and wants to start consuming foods that provide her with the highest amounts of phytochemicals.She decides to go shopping and look for some of the foods she read about in her nutrition book.Kelly also wants to identify which foods will help her reduce certain health problems that she is genetically predisposed to.Answer the following questions to help Kelly with her shopping.
-According to ChooseMyPlate.gov Kelly's plate should be _____.

Accepted Answer

A) ⅛ vegetables and fruits 
B) ¼ vegetables and fruits 
C) ½ vegetables and fruits 
D) ¾ vegetables and fruits 
E) all vegetables and fruits 
A) ⅛ vegetables and fruits 
B) ¼ vegetables and fruits 
C) ½ vegetables and fruits 
D) ¾ vegetables and fruits 
E) all vegetables and fruits

Question 6

Which food is actually a good source of a number of phytochemicals even though it may be considered a "vitamin weakling"?

Accepted Answer

A) celery 
B) spinach 
C) carrots 
D) blueberries 
E) strawberries 
A) celery 
B) spinach 
C) carrots 
D) blueberries 
E) strawberries

Question 7

Solanine _____.

Accepted Answer

A) has caused hundreds of deaths 
B) can give you a stomachache 
C) causes vitamin deficiency diseases 
D) can cause konzo 
E) in small amounts is harmless 
A) has caused hundreds of deaths 
B) can give you a stomachache 
C) causes vitamin deficiency diseases 
D) can cause konzo 
E) in small amounts is harmless

Question 8

Konzo is characterized by _____.

Accepted Answer

A) liver damage 
B) heart palpitations 
C) a severe headache 
D) permanent,spastic paralysis 
E) severe vomiting 
A) liver damage 
B) heart palpitations 
C) a severe headache 
D) permanent,spastic paralysis 
E) severe vomiting

Question 9

Match each term with the appropriate definition.
-​zoochemicals

Accepted Answer

A) influences inflammation by modifying the expression of genes that promote the production of pro-inflammatory compounds 
B) act as antioxidants and reduce inflammation 
C) bitter-tasting,insect-repelling phytochemical that is normally found only in the leaves and stalks of potato plants 
D) tightly binds to zinc,iron,calcium,magnesium,and copper,and reduces their absorption 
E) a harmful substance found in cassava
F)biologically active substances in plants that have positive effects on health
G)sulfur-containing vegetables whose outer leaves form a cross
H)eye damage caused by oxidation of the macula
I)chemical substances in animal foods,some of which may be biologically active in the body
J)a yellow-orange pigment in plants 
A) influences inflammation by modifying the expression of genes that promote the production of pro-inflammatory compounds 
B) act as antioxidants and reduce inflammation 
C) bitter-tasting,insect-repelling phytochemical that is normally found only in the leaves and stalks of potato plants 
D) tightly binds to zinc,iron,calcium,magnesium,and copper,and reduces their absorption 
E) a harmful substance found in cassava
F)biologically active substances in plants that have positive effects on health
G)sulfur-containing vegetables whose outer leaves form a cross
H)eye damage caused by oxidation of the macula
I)chemical substances in animal foods,some of which may be biologically active in the body
J)a yellow-orange pigment in plants

Question 10

Medical visits for children and adults for symptoms of excess caffeine intake have sharply increased in the United States in recent years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Regular intake of _____ reduces the symptoms of urinary tract infections and helps prevent them from developing and recurring.

Accepted Answer

A) orange juice 
B) pineapple juice 
C) guava nectar 
D) mango nectar 
E) cranberry juice 
A) orange juice 
B) pineapple juice 
C) guava nectar 
D) mango nectar 
E) cranberry juice

Question 12

Which beverage has the highest caffeine content?

Accepted Answer

A) green tea (1 cup) 
B) Coca-Cola (12 oz). 
C) Coca-Cola (12 oz) 
D) ginger ale (12 oz) 
E) Mountain Dew (12 oz) 
A) green tea (1 cup) 
B) Coca-Cola (12 oz). 
C) Coca-Cola (12 oz) 
D) ginger ale (12 oz) 
E) Mountain Dew (12 oz)

Question 13

The sale of ackee fruit is currently banned in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which phytochemical gives plants an orange pigment?

Accepted Answer

A) lutein 
B) allicin 
C) beta-carotene 
D) anthocyanins 
E) quercetin 
A) lutein 
B) allicin 
C) beta-carotene 
D) anthocyanins 
E) quercetin

Question 15

Supplementation of specific vitamins and minerals yields the same health benefits as diets rich in fruits and vegetables.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which vitamin functions as an antioxidant?

Accepted Answer

A) A 
B) B 
C) C 
D) D 
E) K 
A) A 
B) B 
C) C 
D) D 
E) K

Question 17

The content of flavonoids in chocolate products decreases with the amount of cocoa in the products.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

​Kelly has read about the powerful phytonutrients in plants and wants to start consuming foods that provide her with the highest amounts of phytochemicals.She decides to go shopping and look for some of the foods she read about in her nutrition book.Kelly also wants to identify which foods will help her reduce certain health problems that she is genetically predisposed to.Answer the following questions to help Kelly with her shopping.
-Kelly has heard that broccoli and cabbage can reduce the risk of cancer.Which family of vegetables do these foods belong to?

Accepted Answer

A) goosefoot 
B) buckwheat 
C) gourd 
D) onion 
E) cruciferous 
A) goosefoot 
B) buckwheat 
C) gourd 
D) onion 
E) cruciferous

Question 19

Which food is a rich source of proanthocyanidins?

Accepted Answer

A) tomatoes 
B) oranges 
C) brussels sprouts 
D) cranberries 
E) garlic 
A) tomatoes 
B) oranges 
C) brussels sprouts 
D) cranberries 
E) garlic

Question 20

Increased intake of _____ helps prevent deterioration of the macula and improves the maintenance of vision.

Accepted Answer

A) caffeine 
B) zeaxanthin 
C) resveratrol 
D) allicin 
E) lycopene 
A) caffeine 
B) zeaxanthin 
C) resveratrol 
D) allicin 
E) lycopene

Exam 21: Phytochemicals

The FDA has banned the sale of beverages containing both caffeine and alcohol.

The phytochemical _____ helps decrease chronic inflammation due to excess body fat,improves insulin utilization,and may decrease bone loss.

Meats,dairy products,eggs,and other animal products contain biologically active substances that affect body processes.

Which food is among the top five sources of phytochemicals?

Which food is actually a good source of a number of phytochemicals even though it may be considered a "vitamin weakling"?

Solanine _____.

Konzo is characterized by _____.

Match each term with the appropriate definition. -​zoochemicals

Medical visits for children and adults for symptoms of excess caffeine intake have sharply increased in the United States in recent years.

Regular intake of _____ reduces the symptoms of urinary tract infections and helps prevent them from developing and recurring.

Which beverage has the highest caffeine content?

The sale of ackee fruit is currently banned in the United States.

Which phytochemical gives plants an orange pigment?

Supplementation of specific vitamins and minerals yields the same health benefits as diets rich in fruits and vegetables.

Which vitamin functions as an antioxidant?

The content of flavonoids in chocolate products decreases with the amount of cocoa in the products.

Which food is a rich source of proanthocyanidins?

Increased intake of _____ helps prevent deterioration of the macula and improves the maintenance of vision.

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The Inside Story about Nutrition and Health

Ways of Knowing about Nutrition

Understanding Food and Nutrition Labels

Nutrition, Attitudes, and Behavior

Healthy Diets: the Dietary Guidelines: MyPlate: and More

How the Body Uses Food: Digestion and Absorption

Calories: Food: Energy: and Energy Balance

Obesity to Underweight: The Highs and Lows of Weight Status

Weight Control: The Myths and Realities

Disordered Eating:Anorexia Nervosa: Bulimia: and Pica

Useful Facts about Sugars: Starches: and Fiber

Diabetes Now

Alcohol: The Positives and Negatives

Proteins and Amino Acids

Vegetarian Diets

Food Allergies and Intolerances

Fats and Cholesterol in Health

Nutrition and Heart Disease

Vitamins and Your Health

Diet and Cancer

Good Things to Know About Minerals

Dietary Supplements and Functional Foods

Water Is an Essential Nutrient

Nutrition:Gene Interactions in Health and Disease

Nutrition and Physical Fitness for Everyone

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Good Nutrition for Life: Pregnancy: Breastfeeding: and Intimacy

Nutriton for Growing Years: Childhood and Adolescence

Nutrition and Health Maintenance for Adults of All Ages

The Multiple Dimensions of Food Safety

Aspects of Global Nutrition

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Match each term with the appropriate definition. -zoochemicals