Question 1

Because they are not nutrients, high intakes of phytochemical supplements are not harmful.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

The reason that phytochemicals are found naturally in plant foods is to increase their nutrient content.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Spinach and sweet potatoes are rich sources of phytochemicals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a health-promoting function associated with a high intake of plant-based foods?

Accepted Answer

A) reduction in inflammation that is linked to the development of heart disease 
B) slowing of tumor cell growth in the development of cancer 
C) decrease in bone loss associated with the osteoporosis 
D) enhanced immune function to protect against infection 
A) reduction in inflammation that is linked to the development of heart disease 
B) slowing of tumor cell growth in the development of cancer 
C) decrease in bone loss associated with the osteoporosis 
D) enhanced immune function to protect against infection

Question 5

Epidemiological studies cannot identify cause-and-effect relationships between food intake and disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The majority of the research demonstrating the relationship between a reduced disease risk and a high intake of plant food comes from large epidemiological studies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Antioxidants neutralize

Accepted Answer

A) phytochemicals. 
B) free radicals. 
C) vitamins. 
D) acids. 
A) phytochemicals. 
B) free radicals. 
C) vitamins. 
D) acids.

Question 8

Which of the following sources of phytochemicals is thought to be the MOST beneficial to human health?

Accepted Answer

A) supplements 
B) whole foods 
C) functional foods 
D) processed foods 
A) supplements 
B) whole foods 
C) functional foods 
D) processed foods

Question 9

Current research suggests that the health benefits of phytochemicals come only in supplement form.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

An RDA for phytochemicals has not been established.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Phytochemicals are nutrients necessary for sustaining health and life. 
B) Phytochemicals protect plants from insects and microbes. 
C) Phytochemicals have been shown to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and cataracts. 
D) Phytochemicals are naturally occurring compounds found in plants. 
A) Phytochemicals are nutrients necessary for sustaining health and life. 
B) Phytochemicals protect plants from insects and microbes. 
C) Phytochemicals have been shown to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and cataracts. 
D) Phytochemicals are naturally occurring compounds found in plants.

Question 12

Which of the following statements is TRUE about the consumption of foods containing phytochemicals?

Accepted Answer

A) They increase the risk of diseases of aging. 
B) They reduce the risk of cancer. 
C) They increase the rates of infection. 
D) They increase the rates of blood clotting. 
A) They increase the risk of diseases of aging. 
B) They reduce the risk of cancer. 
C) They increase the rates of infection. 
D) They increase the rates of blood clotting.

Question 13

Research has found that the health-promoting properties of phytochemicals are primarily due to their antioxidant activity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Phytochemicals are

Accepted Answer

A) micronutrients. 
B) macronutrients. 
C) found only in plants. 
D) found only in animals. 
A) micronutrients. 
B) macronutrients. 
C) found only in plants. 
D) found only in animals.

Exam 17: Phytochemicals

Because they are not nutrients, high intakes of phytochemical supplements are not harmful.

The reason that phytochemicals are found naturally in plant foods is to increase their nutrient content.

Spinach and sweet potatoes are rich sources of phytochemicals.

Which of the following is NOT a health-promoting function associated with a high intake of plant-based foods?

Epidemiological studies cannot identify cause-and-effect relationships between food intake and disease.

The majority of the research demonstrating the relationship between a reduced disease risk and a high intake of plant food comes from large epidemiological studies.

Antioxidants neutralize

Which of the following sources of phytochemicals is thought to be the MOST beneficial to human health?

Current research suggests that the health benefits of phytochemicals come only in supplement form.

An RDA for phytochemicals has not been established.

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

Which of the following statements is TRUE about the consumption of foods containing phytochemicals?

Research has found that the health-promoting properties of phytochemicals are primarily due to their antioxidant activity.

Phytochemicals are

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