What is the best way to prepare vegetables to retain the most antioxidant activity?
(a) Serve raw
(b) Steam lightly
(c) Boil
(d) Microwave
(e) It depends
Steam lightly.
Which action causes free radicals to form, potentially putting you at greater risk of heart disease?
(a) Eating pie à la mode
(b) Breathing
(c) Taking high amounts of a single antioxidant
(d) Exercise
(e) All of the above
(f) None of the above
All of the above.
The following environmental toxin causes harmful amounts of free radicals to accumulate in the body:
(a) Sunlight, UV and solar radiation
(b) Cellphone- tower radiation
(c) ‘Background’ radiation
(d) Industrial smog
(e) They all do
They all do
Which of the following can neutralize ‘bad’ cholesterol so it doesn’t damage your arteries?
(a) Papaya
(b) Sweet potato
(c) Nuts
(d) None of the above
(e) All of the above
All of the above.
Which of the following statements is true as it relates to your genes and free radical activity in your body?
(a) Free radicals promote gene and cell division.
(b) Your DNA is unaffected by free radicals.
(c) Free radicals can cause genetic mutations.
(d) Free radicals cause cancer.
(e) Two of the above.
Two of the above (c and d).
Which of the following medical investigation techniques does not cause free radical accumulation in the body?
(a) Medical x- rays
(b) CAT scans
(c) Mammography
(d) Ultrasound
Ultrasound
For preventative regimens, experts recommend getting antioxidants from food as well as relying on supplements because:
(a) Supplements mostly contain therapeutic levels of antioxidants, whereas foods contain maintenance amounts.
(b) Supplements do not contain the variety of phytochemicals that fruits and vegetables do.
(c) Many people can’t remember to take pills.
(d) Supplements must be taken in megadoses to have an effect.
Supplements do not contain the variety of phytochemicals that fruits and vegetables do.
Which statement is false?
(a) In general, more colour in fruits and veggies indicates greater antioxidant activity.
(b) Consuming different coloured fruits and veggies in a meal will usually ensure a wider variety of nutrients.
(c) You should shoot for three servings of fruits and veggies a day.
(d) Eating lots of antioxidant-rich fruits and veggies will also fill you up, preventing you from overeating.
You should shoot for three servings of fruits and veggies a day.
Which of the following will cause the most free radical accumulation in your body?
(a) Spending four hours in a smoke-laden bar
(b) An intense two-hour workout
(c) Drinking five beers
(d) Eating two combos at McDonald’s
(e) Listening to an hour-long lecture from your boss
(f) All of the above except b
(g) All of the above are approximately equal
All of them are roughly equal
Which drink bestows the most heart-healthy antioxidant power?
(a) Red wine
(b) Green tea
(c) Pomegranate juice
(d) Cranberry juice
(e) Orange juice
Pomegranate juice
Which of the following does not contain antioxidants?
(a) Pizza
(b) Whole grains
(c) Nuts
(d) Chocolate
(e) Coffee
(f) None of the above
(g) All of the above
None of the above.
Which of the following does not have antioxidant qualities?
(a) Vitamin E
(b) Vitamin K
(c) Calcium
(d) Omega-3 fatty acids
(e) All of the above
Calcium
A free radical is:
(a) A cell that promotes health throughout the body.
(b) A naturally or artificially occurring substance that causes disease if left unchecked.
(c) A vitamin that is distributed at no charge at health food stores and natural-medicine clinics.
(d) A nutrient that works to correct any imbalance in your body.
A naturally or artificially occurring substance that causes disease if left unchecked
Under special circumstances, free radicals can be a good thing for your body because:
(a) They can give you a boost of energy at the end of a long distance workout.
(b) They are the weaponry your body uses to fight off viruses and bacteria.
(c) They can protect your skin from the sun’s harmful rays.
(d) They cause mutations in our genetic code, and without that our species wouldn’t evolve.
They are the weaponry your body uses to fight off viruses and bacteria.
Which of the following drinks has the highest antioxidant activity?
(a) Black tea (no milk or sugar)
(b) Orange juice
(c) Milk
(d) Red wine
(e) Apple juice
Red wine