Functional Foods, Phytochemicals, & Vitamin and Minerals Supplements
Practice Fill in the Blank Questions
Complete the sentence with the best term. Please note that if your answer is not spelled correctly, the program will note it as incorrect.
Vegans and individuals with atrophic gastritis may need supplements of ____________________.
The phytochemical ___________________________ found in hot peppers helps regulate blood clotting and may reduce risk of fatal blood clots in cardiovascular disease.
The phytochemical capsaicin is commonly found in _____________________.
Tea, red wine, and blueberries contain phytochemicals called ________________ that acts as antioxidants and scavenge carcinogens.
Flax seeds contain ______________________, phytochemicals that block the activity of estrogen.
_______________________________ compounds are phytochemicals found in chives, garlic, leeks and onions that may protect against cancer.
_____________________________ foods are foods that contain physiologically active components that provide health benefits beyond basic nutrition.
_____________________ are live microbial food components.
Plant stanols and sterols are beneficial for lowering _____________.
Intestinal bacteria digest fiber and indigestible carbohydrates to produce _______________________.
Women may need to take folate supplements prior to and during __________________.
Which vitamin interferes will blood clotting medication if taken in excess?
An excess of ___________________ may interfere with chemotherapy or radiation treatment for cancer.
Whenever possible, nutrient needs should be met with ________________.
Women with heavy menstrual bleed may require supplements of ____________ (only under supervision of a physician).
Prolonged use of antibiotics may require an individual to take supplement of _________________________.
Plant sterols and stanols competitively inhibit the absorption of __________________ and thus help lower blood levels of LDL.
Probiotics and prebiotics may stimulate __________________________ to prevent pathogens from causing illness in the digestive tract.