Chapter 6

Question 1

Fibre is found exclusively in plants?

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Without fibre, it is impossible for digestion to take place in a balanced way?

Answer 2

True

Question 3

What conditions are least likely to occur when a persons diet is high in fibre plant foods?

Answer 3

Diabetes
Heart disease
High blood pressure
Obesity 
Some cancers

Question 4

What berry has the highest level of iron?

Answer 4

Strawberries

Question 5

Dried veggies loose the most vitamins and minerals?

Answer 5

False

Question 6

Leafy greens are the richest in nutrients in all veggies?

Answer 6

True

Question 7

Which green, when raw, has nearly 2mg of iron in one cup?

Answer 7

Spinach

Question 8

Which mushroom has all 8 essential amino acids and is the most nutritious?

Answer 8

Shiitake

Question 9

Which veggies contain a fibre molecule that binds minerals and can attract various metals within the digestive tract, eliminating them from the body?

Answer 9

Sea veggies

Question 10

The two most commonly low amino acids found in veggie proteins are..?

Answer 10

Tryptophan and methionine

Question 11

Sprouts are considered the most vitally alive and nourishing foods we can eat?

Answer 11

True

Question 12

When a seed is sprouted, much of its stores nutrient potential burst forth into the seedling, causing it to be very high in nutrients ?

Answer 12

True

Question 13

What grain is a complete protein?

Answer 13

Quinoa

Question 14

Which seed is more than 30% protein?

Answer 14

Pumpkin

Question 15

Which seed contains more than 1300mg of potassium and only 4mg of sodium?

Answer 15

Raw sunflower seed

Question 16

Pumpkin seeds are best known for:

Answer 16

Being high in iron
Concentration of zinc
Use in treatment and prevention of make prostate problems

Question 17

And excessive intake of seeds can throw off the balance of phosphorus and calcium in the body?

Answer 17

True

Question 18

Statements about phytonutrients:

Answer 18

Colour, taste, and smell from from phytonutrients

Essential for body’s nourishment

Question 19

What phytonutrients help protect us from the development of cancer and heart disease?

Answer 19

Beta-carotene

Carotenoids

Question 20

What is released from a phytonutrient sulphur compound?

Answer 20

Insole-3-carbinol

Question 21

What meats should be avoided?

Answer 21

Cured meats because of high fat, sodium and nitrates

Question 22

Which group of phytonutrients is derived from amino acids that commonly have anti inflammatory, anti cancer, immunosupportive, and antibiotic properties?

Answer 22

Sulphur compounds

Question 23

Which group of phytonutrients are derived from a vitamin b5-containing compound and usually contains oxygen; includes all carotenoids; and includes substances with antioxidants, immunosupportive, anti inflammatory, and cancer prevention properties ?

Answer 23

Terpenoids

Question 24

Alkaloids and glycosides are types of?

Answer 24

Phytonutrients

Question 25

Chrysanthemum petals, borage, and marigolds are all:

Answer 25

Edible flowers

Question 26

Statements about fruits;

Answer 26

Low in fat and high in fibre
Can ferment easily when sitting in the stomach juices for long periods
Acidic fruits become more alkaline when broken down in the body

Question 27

Which fruits contain good levels of potassium?

Answer 27

Plums
Peaches
Grapes
Pears

Question 28

Which fruit can be added to water to help stimulate gastric juices and help digestion?

Answer 28

Lemons

Question 29

Bee pollen is used more for physical energy and athletic performance than for disease or symptom treatment?

Answer 29

True

Question 30

Eating too much dried fruit can lead to constipation?

Answer 30

Yea, it’s helpful to rehydrate fruits in water prior to eating

Question 31

Whole grain rice and whole wheat are usually good sources or hard to find selenium?

Answer 31

True

Question 32

It is best to store flours in the freezer or fridge to prevent oxidation and rancidity ?

Answer 32

True

Question 33

The nutrient content is the same roasted as it is in raw nuts ?

Answer 33

False

Question 34

Half a cup of hulled sunflower seeds contains approximately 400 calories ?

Answer 34

True

Question 35

Aspartame is a chemical sweetener that is best avoided, as many people can become agitated and have their moods and nervous system affected with use. It can also cause effects similar to those of msg

Answer 35

True

Question 36

Research suggests that egg consumption when not associated with a high fat diet raises serum cholesterol?

Answer 36

False

Question 37

What spice helps digestion, stimulate circulation, and are though to cleanse the blood?

Answer 37

Cayenne peppers