Question 1

Replacing animal fats with plant oils in the diet would not only cut saturated fat intake,but would also increase

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A)  vitamin A intake.
B)  vitamin C intake.
C)  vitamin E intake.
D)  selenium intake.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 2

The most bioavailable source of vitamin E is

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A)  plant oil.
B)  fish oil.
C)  alpha-tocopherol supplements.
D)  mixed-tocopherol supplements.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 3

Match between columns
                        Premises: Foods that have health benefits beyond basic nutrition
Substance that has the ability to prevent or repair the damage caused by oxidation
Animal chemical that has health protective actions
Pigment materials in fruits and vegetables that can be turned into vitamin A in the body
Unstable atom with an unpaired electron in its outermost shell
Plant chemical that has health protective actions

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The Answer of Free radical and Functional foods and Carotenoids is...

Question 4

Protein-rich diets,especially those that include many animal sources of protein are high in

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A)  calcium.
B)  zinc.
C)  vitamin E
D)  beta carotene.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

Chronic overconsumption of vitamins A and E can result in

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A)  increased urine output.
B)  vitamin E and K deficiencies.
C)  prevention of colds and cancer.
D)  debilitating side effects.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 6

Which of the following cancers is unrelated to body fatness or excessive calorie intake?

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A)  Lung
B)  Breast
C)  Colon
D)  PancreaticE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

Probiotics help to reinforce the integrity of the gastrointestinal tract by forming a network of proteins that blocks the movement of pathogens through its lining.If the integrity of the GI tract lining is compromised,pathogens can move more easily into the blood.This condition of compromised integrity of the GI tract is called

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A)  the gut microbiota.
B)  a Metchnikoff gut.
C)  a leaky gut.
D)  an autoimmune disease.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 8

Which of the following is true about the forms of vitamin A?

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A)  Retinoids are found in plant foods.
B)  Retinoids are converted to carotenoids.
C)  Carotenoids are found in animal foods.
D)  Carotenoids are converted to retinoids.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

When an atom or molecule is ______,it gains electrons.

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A)  oxidized
B)  reduced
C)  hydrolyzed
D)  dehydrogenatedE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 10

Formation and maintenance of collagen requires

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A)  thiamin.
B)  vitamin C
C)  pantothenic acid.
D)  folate.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 11

Most vitamin A is stored in the

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A)  kidneys.
B)  small intestine.
C)  liver.
D)  adipose tissue.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 12

The vitamin C content of foods can be decreased by

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A)  exposure to cool temperatures.
B)  microwaving.
C)  exposure to oxygen.
D)  consuming with spinach.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 13

Lycopene is found in

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A)  grapes.
B)  carrots.
C)  tomatoes.
D)  whole grain products.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

The best way to improve the body's defense against free radicals is to

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A)  take antioxidant supplements.
B)  increase intake of processed meats.
C)  exercise at high altitudes.
D)  consume plenty of fruits and vegetables.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 15

Which of the following is true about selenium?

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A)  It is needed for insulin formation and use.
B)  An excess can cause hypertension.
C)  It acts as a cofactor in protein metabolism.
D)  It participates in antioxidant reactions.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 16

Which of the following is an antioxidant?

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A)  Vitamin C
B)  Vitamin B-6
C)  Biotin
D)  NiacinE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 17

Probiotics are being studied for their potential to improve many aspects of health.At this time,the best evidence exists to support the role of probiotics in

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A)  reducing symptoms of ulcerative colitis.
B)  prevention of urinary tract infections.
C)  reduction of diarrheal diseases.
D)  prevention of respiratory tract infections.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 18

Vitamin E functions as

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A)  a coenzyme.
B)  an antioxidant.
C)  a hormone.
D)  an enzyme.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 19

The best zinc source is

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A)  potatoes.
B)  turkey.
C)  pears.
D)  cheese.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 20

Suzanne takes a supplement containing a strain of bacteria known as Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG in hopes that it will colonize her large intestine and promote health.This supplement is a(n)

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A)  probiotic.
B)  synbiotic.
C)  prebiotic.
D)  antibiotic.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

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Chronic overconsumption of vitamins A and E can result in

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Which of the following cancers is unrelated to body fatness or excessive calorie intake?

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The best zinc source is

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Which of the following is true about the forms of vitamin A?

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Which of the following is an antioxidant?

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When an atom or molecule is ______,it gains electrons.

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Replacing animal fats with plant oils in the diet would not only cut saturated fat intake,but would also increase

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The best way to improve the body's defense against free radicals is to

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Which of the following is true about selenium?

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Probiotics are being studied for their potential to improve many aspects of health.At this time,the best evidence exists to support the role of probiotics in

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The vitamin C content of foods can be decreased by

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Suzanne takes a supplement containing a strain of bacteria known as Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG in hopes that it will colonize her large intestine and promote health.This supplement is a(n)

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Match the following with the descriptions below.

Formation and maintenance of collagen requires

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Lycopene is found in

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Vitamin E functions as

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