Kelly has read about the powerful phytonutrients in plants and wants to start consuming foods that provide her with the highest amounts of phytochemicals. She decides to go shopping and look for some of the foods she read about in her nutrition book. Kelly also wants to identify which foods will help her reduce certain health problems that she is genetically predisposed to. Answer the following
question(s) to help Kelly with her shopping. Kelly has heard that broccoli and cabbage can reduce the risk of cancer. What family of vegetables do these foods belong to?
A) Allium
B) Root
C) Cruciferous
D) Legume
C
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A. procedure B. plan C. policy D. problem E. patient
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
According to the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, trying to reduce portion sizes and consuming a nutrient-dense breakfast are components of the recommendation to
A. build healthy eating patterns. B. reduce consumption of certain foods and food components. C. increase consumption of certain foods and food components. D. balance calories to manage weight.
Which of the following foods is most likely to increase inflammation or oxidative stress?
A) Dried beans B) Mixed salad greens C) A pastry made with trans fat D) Coffee