Question 1

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 foodsE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Carotenoids are found in

Accepted Answer

A)   berries, black and green tea and chocolate.
B)   coffee beans, potatoes and mustard.
C)   carrots, cantaloupe and sweet potatoes.
D)   garlic, leeks and onions.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

There is no RDA for phytochemicals because

Accepted Answer

A)   their effect in the body is dependent upon their interactions with each other and other nutrients.
B)   there has not been enough research on individual phytochemicals to reach any conclusions.
C)   there are no negative effects associated with high levels of antioxidants.
D)   phytochemicals are associated with micronutrients that already have established RDAs.E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Peanut butter is a rich source of

Accepted Answer

A)   lycopene.
B)   resveratrol.
C)   lutein.
D)   curcumin.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Exam 28: phytochemicals

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

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Carotenoids are found in

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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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Peanut butter is a rich source of

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There is no RDA for phytochemicals because

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Exam 28: phytochemicals

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

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Carotenoids are found in

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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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Peanut butter is a rich source of

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There is no RDA for phytochemicals because

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