phytonutrients

Question 1 of 9

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Which of the following is TRUE re Flavonoids?

Select one of the following:

Flavonoids are present only in fruits and vegetables
Flavonoids scavenge free radicals
Flavonoids can be divided into 3 sub-classes
Levels of flavonoids are not affected by geographic variation

Explanation

Question 2 of 9

1

Why are the Indoles in Cruciferous vegetables considered important to health?

Select one of the following:

Indoles are potent phytoestrogesn, protective in breast cancer.
Indoles have been associated with increased risk of cancer in smokers.
Indoles have been shown to decrease platelet aggregation.
Indoles are derived from glucosinolates, have antioxident activity

Explanation

Question 3 of 9

1

Curcumin is noted for which of the following physiologic effects?

Select one of the following:

Suppresion of cytokine formation.
Platelet aggregation
promotion of cytokine formation.
Platelet mobility.

Explanation

Question 4 of 9

1

Which of the following is an excellent source of lignans?

Select one of the following:

sesame seeds
almonds
Orange squash
broccoli

Explanation

Question 5 of 9

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Carotenoids have been associated with a reduction in which of the following health conditions?

Select one of the following:

lung cancer
cardiovascular disease
osteoarthritis
bipolar disease

Explanation

Question 6 of 9

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Which of the following is most accurate with regards to current research on isoflavones and menopause?

Select one of the following:

according to the Cochran database there is strong evidence of effectiveness in the alleviation of menopausal symptoms with the use of phyto estrogen treatments.
S-equol, and metabolites of the soy isoflavone daidzein,has been shown to reduce hot flash frequency in postmenopausal women.
Tempeh was the form of soy that has been established to be effective in the treatment of menopausal hot flashes in women.
overall, studies of the use of soy isoflavones and menopause have been conflicting and more studies are needed for conclusive recommendations.

Explanation

Question 7 of 9

1

Which of the following is the Richer a source of lignans?

Select one of the following:

Legumes
Broccoli
Pumpkin seeds
Flax Seeds

Explanation

Question 8 of 9

1

Which compound in green tea is thought to be responsible for conferring protection against cardiovascular disease?

Select one of the following:

lycopene,
Catechins
Genistein
Anthocyanins

Explanation

Question 9 of 9

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Curcumin has unique properties that are most similar to drugs in which category?

Select one of the following:

antidepressant
tumor necrosis factor blockers
acetaminophen
anti-estrogens

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phytonutrients quiz

phytonutrients

Question 1 of 9

Which of the following is TRUE re Flavonoids?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 2 of 9

Why are the Indoles in Cruciferous vegetables considered important to health?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 3 of 9

Curcumin is noted for which of the following physiologic effects?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 4 of 9

Which of the following is an excellent source of lignans?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 5 of 9

Carotenoids have been associated with a reduction in which of the following health conditions?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 6 of 9

Which of the following is most accurate with regards to current research on isoflavones and menopause?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 7 of 9

Which of the following is the Richer a source of lignans?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 8 of 9

Which compound in green tea is thought to be responsible for conferring protection against cardiovascular disease?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 9 of 9

Curcumin has unique properties that are most similar to drugs in which category?

Select one of the following:

Explanation