Multiple-Choice Questions

1) Phytochemicals are

A) micronutrients.

B) macronutrients.

C) found only in plants.

D) found only in animals.

2) Which of the following statements is FALSE?

A) Phytochemicals are nutrients necessary for sustaining health and life.

B) Phytochemicals protect plants from insects and microbes.

C) Phytochemicals have been shown to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and cataracts.

D) Phytochemicals are naturally occurring compounds found in plants.

3) Which of the following statements is TRUE about the consumption of foods containing phytochemicals?

A) They increase the risk of diseases of aging.

B) They reduce the risk of cancer.

C) They increase the rates of infection.

D) They increase the rates of blood clotting.

4) Antioxidants neutralize

A) phytochemicals.

B) free radicals.

C) vitamins.

D) acids.

5) Which of the following sources of phytochemicals is thought to be the MOST beneficial to human health?

A) supplements

B) whole foods

C) functional foods

D) processed foods

6) Which of the following is NOT a health-promoting function associated with a high intake of plant-based foods?

A) reduction in inflammation that is linked to the development of heart disease

B) slowing of tumor cell growth in the development of cancer

C) decrease in bone loss associated with the osteoporosis

D) enhanced immune function to protect against infection