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61.If a food label states that a food contains eight percent of the Daily Value for dietary fiber, the food would contain _____ grams of dietary fiber per serving.

a.one

b.two

c.three

d.four

62.A food manufacturer has included the following claim on the container label for a product: “Helps maintain normal iron levels.” If you were evaluating the claim, you would:

a.be suspicious because this is a structure-function claim requiring no advance approval.

b.know this is an accurate statement because it was reviewed before being put on the label.

c.know that the manufacturer has done extensive research on the claim.

d.be aware that the FDA has done research on the manufacturer’s claim.

Controversy 2 Multiple-Choice Items

63.Which of the following have the scientists who have been doing research on phytochemicals in foods found to be true?

a.Their health benefits in people were recognized before their roles in taste and color of foods.

b.Only a few compounds found in foods can be considered phytochemicals.

c.They are just as effective in a supplement form as in food form.

d.Research has shown the possible health benefits in cell and animal studies.

64.Blueberries have been leading the way in research on the effectiveness of antioxidants against aging effects on the brain. What would be your comments about eating more blueberries in your diet?

a.Recent studies have mainly been done on laboratory animals so the benefits of increased intake are not known for humans.

b.Blueberries contain a high level of antioxidants so they should be an excellent food to consume to protect against aging effects on the brain.

c.The antioxidant content of blueberries is much higher than most other foods so they should be selected first to add to the diet.

d.Studies done on laboratory rats showed fewer age-related declines in brain function, so those findings can be translated to benefits for humans.

65.Recent research on the health benefits of flavonoids found in dark chocolate has shown all of the following except:

a.a flavonoid antioxidant accumulates in the blood of individuals who eat chocolate.

b.chocolate flavonoids may help reduce oxidative damage to organs.

c.chocolate consumption reduces incidence of heart disease.

d.evidence that chocolate improves mood is lacking.

66.Which phytochemical contained in dark chocolate has the potential for positive heart health benefits?

a.carotenoids

b.lignans

c.lutein

d.flavonoids

67.Which of the following is the best and safest source of phytochemicals?

a.whole foods

b.supplements

c.herbal remedies

d.organic foods

68.Compared to people in the West, Asians suffer less frequently from all of the following except:

a.osteoporosis.

b.heart disease.

c.stomach cancer.

d.symptoms related to menopause.

69.One of the best sources of lycopene is:

a.tomatoes.

b.soy products.

c.garlic.

d.flaxseed.

70.As more research demonstrates the possible benefits of phytochemicals for health, the best approach for consuming them is to:

a.avoid eating more foods containing them until more research has shown benefits.

b.include a variety of fruits and vegetables containing phytochemicals in your diet.

c.find supplements that can give you concentrated doses for health benefits.

d.read supplement labels to find out which claims state the best health benefits.

71.Which of the following is a property of manufactured functional foods?

a.They are a good regular addition to the diet to make up for inadequate nutrient intakes.

b.They have been proven to be beneficial in improving health.

c.They have not been shown to pose any health risks with regular consumption.

d.They may act more like a drug than a food in promoting health.