Phytochemical

Question 1

functional foods

Answer 1

health benefits beyond basic nutrition

Question 2

phytochemical

Answer 2

health promoting in plant

Question 3

zoochemical

Answer 3

health promoting in animals

Question 4

carotenoids examples and bemefits

Answer 4

antioxidant, yellow-orange pigment in plants

ex. carotene

BENEFIT
low risk cancer, cardiovascular disease

Question 5

polyphenols (flavenoids)

Answer 5

anthocyanidins, strong antioxidant, red blue yellow pigment in fruits and veg, antiinflammatory and anticancer

Question 6

indoles and alliums

Answer 6

stimulate activity of enzyme detoxify carcinogens, veggies, garlic, onion, shallot
indoles inactive estrogen

Question 7

allium

Answer 7

garlic, onion, leek, chives
prevent gut bacteria from turning nitrate to nitrite
boost activity of destroying cancer enzymes

Question 8

phytoestrogen and function

Answer 8

isoflavin and lignins

FUNCTION
block estrogen receptor, protect against cancer and osteoporosis

Question 9

phytochemical rich diet

Answer 9

veggies and fruit, whole grain, protein
add nutraceutical, phytochemical supplements and fortified food

Question 10

chocolate

Answer 10

cocoa is antioxidant, rich in mineral.
help stress, mood, pain, insulin, BP