Garlic contains the phytochemical _____ which may _____.
a. lycopene; act as an antioxidant
b. allium compounds; help lower cholesterol
c. lutein; improve eye function
d. quercetin; inhibit cancer growth
Answer: b. allium compounds; help lower cholesterol
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Dietary fiber reduces the risk of coronary heart disease, but older adults are more often concerned with the role of fiber for _____
a. decreasing the incidence of atherosclerosis b. decreasing the incidence of type 2 diabetes c. decreasing the risk of hypertension d. gastrointestinal health e. supplying essential nutrients
A group of fat-soluble plant pigments that are the basis for the orange, red, and deep-yellow
colors of many fruits and vegetables are called A) prooxidants. B) carotenoids. C) provitamins. D) chlorophylls.
The majority of the body's iron is found in
A) ferritin. B) hemoglobin. C) transferrin. D) ferroportin.
Persons who exercise vigorously are ________ likely to develop type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease; improved body composition, bone health, and immune function; more restful sleep; enhanced mental well-being; and reduced stress
A) more B) equally C) not D) less