Question

1. Why is choline considered a "conditionally" essential nutrient?

a. Because the body is unable to make enough choline when fed a choline-free diet

b. Because choline-deficiencies are rare

c. Because it is present in nearly all fruits and vegetables

d. Because it can be synthesized by the body in the presence of sunshine

e. Because it is essential for growth in nonhuman species but not required in humans

2. What phytochemical-containing food is matched correctly with its possible health benefit?

a. Flaxseed – exhibits estrogen-blocking activity

b. Hot peppers – strengthen the immune system

c. Grapes - may prevent free-radical formation by binding to minerals

d. Turmeric - may reduce the risk of age-related eye disorders

e. Soybeans – may reduce risk of prostate cancer

3. Health experts often advise individuals to routinely take a multivitamin-mineral supplement under the guidance of a physician when _____.

a. An individual is recovering from a common head cold.

b. A person consumes cheese but not milk as their main source of calcium.

c. A woman consumes large amounts of folate-rich foods during her child-bearing years.

d. A woman has light menstrual bleeding.

e. A person is recovering from surgery.

4. What statement about herbal medicines provides sound advice or information?

a. Herbal supplements are safe because they are natural.

b. Discuss herbal supplement use with your physician.

c. They are most effective when they are taken long term.

d. Check Internet advertisements for information about these products.

e. These products are closely regulated by the FDA.

15. Which type of cancer is not associated with low fruit and vegetable intake?

a. Breast

b. Pancreatic

c. Lung

d. Liver

e. Stomach

Answer 1

1. Choline is considered a "conditionally" essential nutrient because the body can produce enough choline. But in some disease condition body can not produce enough of them and can not fulfill requirements so, we have to depend on dietary sources.

Ans. (A)

Because the body is unable to make enough choline when fed a choline-free diet

2. Ans (A)

Flaxseed – exhibits estrogen-blocking activity

3.  Health experts often advise individuals to routinely take a multivitamin-mineral supplement under the guidance of a physician when a person recovering from surgery, because multivitamin-mineral supplement helps in faster healing and prevent from infection.

Ans. (E)

A person is recovering from surgery.

4. We should discuss with the physician while taking medicine to avoid drug interaction.

Ans. (B)

Discuss herbal supplement use with your physician

5. Lung cancer is not associated with any fruit intake.

For other 4 option, there is some association between disease and low fruit intake

Ans (C)

Lung Cancer