One of the best sources of lycopene is:
a. tomatoes.
b. soy products.
c. garlic.
d. flaxseed.
e. rice.
Q. 2The body can store excess carbohydrate as fat, but this conversion is not _____.
1.time-efficient
2.energy-efficient
3.space-efficient
4.resource-efficient
5.none of these choices
Q. 3Which of the following is the best and safest source of phytochemicals?
a. whole foods
b. supplements
c. herbal remedies
d. organic foods
e. genetically modified organisms
Q. 4Many fats travel from place to place in the watery blood as passengers in _____.
1.lipolipids
2.lipoproteins
3.liposugars
4.lipocarriers
5.lipomicrons
Q. 5Which phytochemical contained in dark chocolate has the potential for positive heart health benefits?
a. carotenoids
b. lignans
c. lutein
d. flavonoids
e. tannins
Q. 6Bile is stored in the gallbladder, and released after a fat-containing meal. It combines with fat to create emulsions that expose fat to water-soluble enzymes for digestion. How do people without gallbladders manage to digest fat?
1.The bile is delivered by the portal vein.
2.The pancreas releases bile to the intestines.
3.The liver releases bile directly into the bile duct.
4.The body no longer uses bile.
5.The body gets by without fat digestion.
Q. 7Recent research on the health benefits of flavonoids found in dark chocolate has shown all of the following except:
a. a flavonoid antioxidant accumulates in the blood of individuals who eat chocolate.
b. chocolate intake correlates with a lower risk of diabetes and heart disease.
c. dark chocolate consumption promotes weight loss.
d. evidence that chocolate improves mood is lacking.
e. in a study of about 1,000 people, greater chocolate intakes were associated with more depressive symptoms.
Q. 8Bile has segments attract both lipid and water. So bile can attach to fat particles, and add water solubility to the particles. This property makes bile an excellent _____ agent.
1.digestive
2.pancreatic
3.emulsifying
4.denaturing
5.affinity
Q. 9Generally, the more _____ the fatty acid, the more _____ the fat is at room temperature.<--EndFragment--> actose to _____.
1.liquid; saturated
2.unsaturated; solid
3.saturated; liquid
4.solid; unsaturated
5.unsaturated; liquid
6.liquid; unsaturated
Q. 10Blueberries have been leading the way in research on the effectiveness of antioxidants against aging effects on the brain. What would be your comments about including more blueberries in your diet?
a. Blueberries are only one of many flavonoid-rich foods that may slow cognitive decline, but can contribute to an overall healthy diet high in plant foods.
b. Blueberries contain a high level of antioxidants so they should be an excellent food to consume to protect against aging effects on the brain.
c. The antioxidant content of blueberries is much higher than most other foods so they should be selected first to add to the diet.
d. Studies done on laboratory rats showed fewer age-related declines in brain function, so those findings can be translated to benefits for humans.
e. Controlled human trials are not needed to confirm whether adding the berries to a person's diet actually does protect the human brain in aging.
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