What action do terpenes have in the body?
A) Help remove cancer-causing substances from the body
B) Decrease tumor growth
C) Increase HDL-cholesterol
D) Act as phytoestrogens
E) a, b
Q. 2Antioxidants and phytochemicals found in coffee may reduce the risk of which of the following diseases?
A) Osteoporosis
B) Macular degeneration
C) Cardiovascular disease
D) Type 2 diabetes
E) c, d
Q. 3What do pomegranates, blackberries, walnuts, and brewed coffee all have in common?
A) They all provide high-quality protein to the body
B) They are all a top source of antioxidants
C) They are essential in the diet to prevent deficiency diseases
D) They are all an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids
Q. 4Which of the following foods contain(s) carotenoids which can help reduce age-related macular degeneration?
A) Fortified milk and other dairy products
B) Celery
C) Blueberries
D) Dark green, leafy vegetables such as kale, spinach, and Swiss chard
Q. 5How do plant stanols and sterols affect cholesterol?
A) They decrease LDL-cholesterol
B) They decrease HDL-cholesterol
C) They increase total cholesterol
D) They increase HDL-cholesterol
Q. 6Which of the following statements about concentrated vegetable extracts is most accurate?
A) Concentrated vegetable extracts are missing phytochemicals and essential nutrients present in whole foods.
B) Concentrated vegetable extracts provide the same type and amount of phytonutrient as whole fruits and vegetables.
C) Concentrated vegetable extracts provide a greater number of phytochemicals per serving than most vegetables do.
D) Concentrated vegetable extracts have been proven to provide health benefits.
Q. 7Which of the following phytochemicals is a form of a plant estrogen?
A) Oxalic acid
B) Monoterpenes
C) Isoflavones
D) Tannins
E) All of the above
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