Test on Functional Foods: Definition, Classification, and Benefits

Question 1: Consumption of soybean and soy products containing isoflavones might protect against hormone-dependent cancers like breast and prostate cancer.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials state that there is growing evidence that consumption of soybean and soy products might protect against hormone-dependent cancers, such as breast and prostate cancer, and these products contain isoflavones.

Question 2: Based on the provided study materials, which of the following health benefits are associated with lycopene, a natural carotenoid antioxidant primarily found in tomatoes and tomato products?

A. Protective effects against oxidative stress, hypertension, atherosclerosis, and diabetes.

B. An inverse relationship with the risk for prostate, lung, and stomach cancer.

C. Decreased occurrence of coronary heart disease.

D. Significant improvement in bone density and joint health.

Explanation: The study materials state that lycopene is known to have protective effects on oxidative stress, hypertension, atherosclerosis, and diabetes. Epidemiological data also indicated an inverse relationship between tomato and tomato product consumption and a risk for prostate, lung, and stomach cancer, as well as the occurrence of coronary heart disease. There is no mention of improvement in bone density and joint health being associated with lycopene.

Question 3: Biodegradable or edible packaging primarily addresses concerns about the bio-security of animal-derived foods.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: Eco-sensitive foods include biodegradable or edible packaging as an example of sustainable production, and separately mention identifiable bio-security for animal-derived foods. The materials do not state that biodegradable or edible packaging primarily addresses bio-security concerns for animal-derived foods.

Question 4: According to the study materials, which of the following is identified as a challenge related to changing food cultures?

A. A rapid increase in the variety of traditional plant-derived foods.

B. The swift disappearance of traditional food culture alongside the adoption of new food cultures.

C. Improved biosecurity for animal-derived foods due to new food cultures.

D. A decrease in illnesses related to chemical safety of foods with new food acquisitions.

Explanation: The study materials explicitly list 'Rapid loss of traditional food culture and acquisition of new food cultures' as a significant consideration, indicating it as a challenge or area of focus within food characteristics and disease.

Question 5: The study materials indicate that IgY-eggs have been fully approved and are widely used as a direct replacement for traditional injectable vaccines.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials state that 'IgY-eggs' can act as an oral vaccine for the consumer, indicating their potential or ability. However, the text does not mention their full approval or widespread use as a direct replacement for traditional injectable vaccines.