Other vegetables and fruits Flashcards

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T/F: Carotenoids are usually red and black

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False, they are usually red and yellow

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What does Beta- Carotene do?

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regulates gene transcription, protects against lung and prostate cancer, good for eye health

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What does Lutein do?

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Improves immunity, good for eye health

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What does Lycopene do?

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Improves eyesight, reduces pain, and strengthens bones

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Beta-Carotene, Lutein, and lycopene are from?

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Carotenoids

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What do flavonoids do?

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Protective affects against diseases, prevention of inflammation and allergies, and an antioxidant

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What do limonene do?

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Anti inflammatory, antioxidant, anti stress properties, and a neuroprotective role in Alzheimer’s disease

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Flavonoids and Limonene are from?

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Polyphenols and phenolics

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What does sitosterol do?

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Used to treat enlarged bladder, reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease, promotes anti cancer properties.

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Carotenoids, Polyphenols, phenolics, and phytosterols are all?

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Phytochemicals

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