1. Chapter 10A: In Depth: Phytochemicals
Phytochemical Basics
Focus on
Function
Best Advice
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2. Phytochemical Basics: $100 Question
Red, orange, and dark green fruits and vegetables are good sources of ________.
resveratrol
phytoestrogens
metabolites
carotenoids
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3. Phytochemical Basics: $100 Answer
Red, orange, and dark green fruits and vegetables are good sources of ________.
resveratrol
phytoestrogens
metabolites
carotenoids
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4. Phytochemical Basics: $200 Question
Potential functions of phytochemicals include all of the following EXCEPT ________.
increased protection against infections
increased blood clotting
protection against cardiovascular disease
reduced inflammation
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5. Phytochemical Basics: $200 Answer
Potential functions of phytochemicals include all of the following EXCEPT ________.
increased protection against infections
increased blood clotting
protection against cardiovascular disease
reduced inflammation
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6. Phytochemical Basics: $300 Question
Phytochemicals ("plant chemicals") are naturally-occurring compounds believed to ________.
protect plants from a variety of injurious agents
bestow their users with "super" powers
cure a variety of diseases
have been used by shaman and village "healers"
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7. Phytochemical Basics: $300 Answer
Phytochemicals ("plant chemicals") are naturally-occurring compounds believed to ________.
protect plants from a variety of injurious agents
bestow their users with "super" powers
cure a variety of diseases
have been used by shaman and village "healers"
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8. Focus on Function: $100 Question
The epidemiological studies on phytochemicals have revealed ________ between general patterns of food intake and health conditions.
direct causality
clear correlations
only associations
nothing
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9. Focus on Function: $100 Answer
The epidemiological studies on phytochemicals have revealed ________ between general patterns of food intake and health conditions.
direct causality
clear correlations
only associations
nothing
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10. Focus on Function: $200 Question
Peanut butter and other nut-derived products may have some positive effect on the risk for cancer and heart disease due to their ________ content.
resveratrol
vitamin A
protein
fat
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11. Focus on Function: $200 Answer
Peanut butter and other nut-derived products may have some positive effect on the risk for cancer and heart disease due to their ________ content.
resveratrol
vitamin A
protein
fat
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12. Focus on Function: $300 Question
Due to their synergistic effect with each other and other substances, it hasn't yet been possible to ________ phytochemicals.
accurately classify
reliably count the numbers of
understand the full capacity of
establish an RDA for
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13. Focus on Function: $300 Answer
Due to their synergistic effect with each other and other substances, it hasn't yet been possible to ________ phytochemicals.
accurately classify
reliably count the numbers of
understand the full capacity of
establish an RDA for
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14. Best Advice: $100 Question
Dark chocolate has been marketed for its ________ content as a health benefit.
fat
flavonoid
Calorie
lycopene
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15. Best Advice: $100 Answer
Dark chocolate has been marketed for its ________ content as a health benefit.
fat
flavonoid
Calorie
lycopene
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16. Best Advice: $200 Question
A basic principle of toxicology is that ________.
toxicity is less of an issue than most people realize
any compound can be toxic if the dose is high enough
toxicity is often apparent when you know what to look for
most substances found in nature are benign
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17. A basic principle of toxicology is that ________.
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A basic principle of toxicology is that ________.
toxicity is less of an issue than most people realize
any compound can be toxic if the dose is high enough
toxicity is often apparent when you know what to look for
most substances found in nature are benign
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18. Best Advice: $300 Question
Phytochemical supplements should be ________.
taken on an empty stomach
taken with food
avoided
taken by adults as needed, but not children
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19. Phytochemical supplements should be ________.
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Phytochemical supplements should be ________.
taken on an empty stomach
taken with food
avoided
taken by adults as needed, but not children
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20. Which foods are the best sources for phenolic acids?
FINAL ROUND Question
Which foods are the best sources for phenolic acids?
coffee beans, prunes, and strawberries
soybeans, flaxseed, and whole grains
carrots, cantaloupe, and apricots
garlic, onions, and cauliflower
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21. Which foods are the best sources for phenolic acids?
FINAL ROUND Answer
Which foods are the best sources for phenolic acids?
coffee beans, prunes, and strawberries
soybeans, flaxseed, and whole grains
carrots, cantaloupe, and apricots
garlic, onions, and cauliflower
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