Lecture 17

Question 1

Resvertrol

Answer 1

A polyphenolic compound. Well absorbed by humans and it’s bioavailability is relatively low because it is rapidly metabolized and eliminated.

Question 2

What is Resveratrol found in?

Answer 2

Grapes, wine, grape juice, peanuts, cocoa, blueberries, bilberries, and cranberries.

Question 3

Resveratrol content in wine?

Answer 3

Content is usually low, highly variable and unpredictable. It is only a minor compound in the complete set of grape and wine polyphenols.

Question 4

Alcohol consumption and heart disease

Answer 4

Moderate alcohol consumption has been consistently associated with reductions in coronary heart disease risk. Not clear if red wine Polyphemus oils confer any additional risk reduction. Mediterranean diet includes daily consumption of wine in moderation.

Question 5

White wine and Resveratrol

Answer 5

Grape skins are removed during early production of white wine. These wines generally contain less Resveratrol than red wines.

Question 6

Grape seed oils

Answer 6

By-product in wine making process.

Question 7

Chemical components in wine

Answer 7

Anthocyanins, tannins, flavonoids

Question 8

Mediterranean diets vs lacto-ovo -vegetarian diet

Answer 8

Low calorie lacto-ovo-vegetarian and Mediterranean diets appeared equally effective in reducing cardiovascular disease risk factors. Vegetarian diet was more effective at reducing LDL (bad) cholesterol.

Question 9

What is a healthy dietary pattern

Answer 9

rich in fruits and vegetables, legumes [beans], whole grains and
nuts; focusing on diet variety, nutrient density and appropriate amount of food; and
limiting energy intake from saturated fats

Question 10

Coffee consumption and coronary hear diseases

Answer 10

Habitual moderate coffee drinking was associated with a lower risk in women.

Question 11

Coffee, tea, and cocoa and risk of stroke

Answer 11

Tea and chocolate consumption may reduce risk of stroke.

Question 12

Antioxidant activity of common,y consumed polyphenolic beverages (coffee, cocoa,tea)

Answer 12

Addition of milk didn’t impact antioxidant activity.

Question 13

Chocolate

Answer 13

Mixture of opinions from being claimed as an antidepressant, causes acne, weight gain, tooth decay

Question 14

Cocoa butter

Answer 14

In cocoa it is non existent. Chocolate contains (smaller number of antioxidants compared to cocoa).

Question 15

3 fatty acids in cocoa butter

Answer 15

Monounsaturated fatty acid, saturated fat (palamitic acid), saturated fat (stearin acid).
Saturated fat- stearin acid: no effect on blood cholesterol

Question 16

What is dark chocolate rich in?

Answer 16

Flavonoids