hsc 4572 Chapter 10

Pataasin ang iyong marka sa homework at exams ngayon gamit ang Quizwiz!

Give an example of a mineral that serves as a cofactor in chemical reactions that neutralize free radicals in the body

(multiple correct answers) -zinc -Mn -Fe -Cu

Select the carotenoids that can be converted into vitamin A in the body

-Alpha-carotene -beta-cryptozanthin -beta-carotene

Sources of provitamin A carotenoids include

-broccoli -carrots -sweet potatoes

Oxidative stress has been linked to the development of

-cancer -diabetes -Alzheimer's disease

Phytochemicals in foods such as _____ have been studied for their role in heart disease prevention

-chocolate -blueberries -citrus fruit

The vitamin E content of a food may be affected by

-exposure to oxygen -exposure to light -deep-fat frying

Recall that selenium has numerous functions, including

-glutathione peroxidase activity -thyroid hormone metabolism

A deficiency of selenium could disrupt normal function of which of the following?

-heart damage -muscle pain and wasting

What are the early symptoms of scurvy?

-joint pain -pinpoint hemorrhages -bleeding gums

Low levels of selenium have been linked to what type of cancer?

-prostate

Which of the following are beneficial functions of phytochemicals in the body?

-reduce cholesterol absorption -protection against free radical damage -mimic hormone activity

Nutrients reduce oxidative damage to cells and DNA by

-serving as cofactors in chemical reactions that neutralize free radicals -donating electrons to react molecules -accepting electrons from reactive molecules

Those at increased risk for a vitamin C deficiency include

-smokers -alcoholics

Groups who are at high risk of a vitamin E deficiency include

-smokers -preterm infants

Provitamin A carotenoids function as antioxidants and help to prevent

-some cancers -cardiovascular disease in high-risk people

Which of the following are good food sources of vitamin C?

-strawberries, 1 cup -red peppers, 1/4 cup -orange, 1 .

High intakes of dietary carotenoids so not result in toxicities because

-the efficiency of carotenoid absorption from the small intestine declines as intake decreases -the conversion of provitamin A carotenoids into vitamin A is slow and regulated

Which of the following statements describe free radicals?

-they are unstable -they can damage cell membranes -they have an imbalance between protons and electrons

The overall goals of medical nutrition therapy during cancer treatment are

-to prevent nutrient deficiencies -to minimize the loss of muscle mass

Select the nutrients that participate in the body's antioxidant defense systems

-vitamin E -vitamin C -selenium

Which of the following are functions of vitamin C?

-wound healing -formation of collagen

Typically, North American adults consume about ____ of the RDA for vitamin E from food sources

2/3

Which carotenoid is the only one that can be sufficiently absorbed and converted to retinol?

Beta-carotene

_____ as found in fruits and vegetables lessen the risk of macular degeneration and cataracts.

Carotenoids

cancer represents abnormal and uncontrollable division of cells that results from mutations in _______.

DNA

Vitamin E is implicated in the prevention of chronic diseases, such as cancer, cataracts, and cardiovascular disease, because

It can prevent oxidative damage

Those consuming megadoses of vitamin C should alert their physicians of this since megadoses can

alter the results of diabetes and blood in feces tests

Carotenoids may aid in the prevention of cardiovascular disease v=because of their ____ properties

antioxidant

Beta-carotene supplements ____ recommended for lung cancer prevention among smokers.

are not

Free radicals may damage DNA, leading to the development of

cancer

To improve intake of antioxidant nutrients,

choose a variety of brightly colored fruits and veggies

Mary tells you that she is taking 1 gram of vitamin C daily to prevent a cold. Which of the following is true regarding megadoses of vitamin C?

excess vitamin C is excreted from the body

What is the interaction between vitamin E and vitamin K?

excessive levels of vitamin E will reduce the clotting ability of vitamin K

When a person experiences oxidative stress, production of ____ in the body is high.

free radicals

When a person experiences oxidative stress, production of ______ in the body is high.

free radicals

The nutrients that have antioxidant properties and help block cancer development can be found in the food groups ____ and ____.

fruits and vegetables

Tomatoes, which contain the phytochemical lycopene in addition to many essential nutrients, can be considered

functional foods

What is the best understood role of selenium?

glutathione peroxidase activity

Vitamin C enhances the absorption of the mineral _____

iron

If cancer is left untreated it can ______, which means it can spread to distant sites of the body

metastasize

excess calorie intake, eventually leading to ____, is the main diet-cancer risk factor

obesity

About half of all chemical reactions in the body involve the exchange of electrons. When a compound in a reaction loses an electron, that compound has been

oxidized

Which food sources are naturally higher in vitamin E?

plant

The deficiency disease for vitamin C is called_____

scurvy

Which of the following minerals participates in antioxidant reactions?

selenium

Possible side effects of high intake levels of vitamin-A yielding carotenoids include

skin that becomes yellow-orange in color

When an antioxidant chemical donates an electron to a free radical,

the antioxidant becomes unstable, but does not cause cellular damage

The chemical name for the four forms of vitamin E is

tocopherols

Which vitamin has been shown to promote resistance to infection?

vitamin C

The fat-soluble antioxidant vitamin responsible for protecting cell membranes by helping to stop damage by free radicals is

vitamin E

Select the food source that has the least amount of selenium per serving

white bread


Kaugnay na mga set ng pag-aaral

Біологія як наука

View Set

Introduction to Visual Studio and Visual Programming - Chapter 2

View Set

CSCI 3308 Final Exam Study Guide

View Set

Labeling the Continents and Oceans

View Set

Strategic Mgmt Simulation Quiz #2

View Set

NU 322 EXAM 1 F&E ticket to test

View Set