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Quiz by Julie HEYRMAN-COMPERNOLLE, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Julie HEYRMAN-COMPERNOLLE
over 5 years ago
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Question 1
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Which of the following is TRUE re Flavonoids?
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Flavonoids are present only in fruits and vegetables
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Flavonoids scavenge free radicals
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Flavonoids can be divided into 3 sub-classes
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Levels of flavonoids are not affected by geographic variation
Question 2
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Why are the Indoles in Cruciferous vegetables considered important to health?
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Indoles are potent phytoestrogesn, protective in breast cancer.
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Indoles have been associated with increased risk of cancer in smokers.
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Indoles have been shown to decrease platelet aggregation.
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Indoles are derived from glucosinolates, have antioxident activity
Question 3
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Curcumin is noted for which of the following physiologic effects?
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Suppresion of cytokine formation.
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Platelet aggregation
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promotion of cytokine formation.
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Platelet mobility.
Question 4
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Which of the following is an excellent source of lignans?
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sesame seeds
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almonds
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Orange squash
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broccoli
Question 5
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Carotenoids have been associated with a reduction in which of the following health conditions?
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lung cancer
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cardiovascular disease
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osteoarthritis
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bipolar disease
Question 6
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Which of the following is most accurate with regards to current research on isoflavones and menopause?
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according to the Cochran database there is strong evidence of effectiveness in the alleviation of menopausal symptoms with the use of phyto estrogen treatments.
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S-equol, and metabolites of the soy isoflavone daidzein,has been shown to reduce hot flash frequency in postmenopausal women.
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Tempeh was the form of soy that has been established to be effective in the treatment of menopausal hot flashes in women.
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overall, studies of the use of soy isoflavones and menopause have been conflicting and more studies are needed for conclusive recommendations.
Question 7
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Which of the following is the Richer a source of lignans?
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Legumes
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Broccoli
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Pumpkin seeds
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Flax Seeds
Question 8
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Which compound in green tea is thought to be responsible for conferring protection against cardiovascular disease?
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lycopene,
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Catechins
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Genistein
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Anthocyanins
Question 9
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Curcumin has unique properties that are most similar to drugs in which category?
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antidepressant
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tumor necrosis factor blockers
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acetaminophen
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anti-estrogens
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