Question 1

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

Question 2

Antioxidants neutralize

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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.

Question 5

Spinach and sweet potatoes are rich sources of phytochemicals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 7

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 8

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

An RDA for phytochemicals has not been established.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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

Question 13

Phytochemicals are

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

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.

Exam 17: Phytochemicals

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

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Antioxidants neutralize

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

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Which of the following statements is FALSE?

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Spinach and sweet potatoes are rich sources of phytochemicals.

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True

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

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False

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.

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

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False

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

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An RDA for phytochemicals has not been established.

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

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

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Phytochemicals are

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

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Exam 17: Phytochemicals

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

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Antioxidants neutralize

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

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Which of the following statements is FALSE?

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Spinach and sweet potatoes are rich sources of phytochemicals.

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

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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.

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

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

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An RDA for phytochemicals has not been established.

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

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

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Phytochemicals are

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

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