Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods MCQs 50 Score: 0 Attempted: 0/50 Subscribe 1. : What are nutraceuticals? (A) Substances that provide both nutritional and medicinal benefits (B) Artificial sweeteners (C) Processed junk foods (D) Preservatives Show All Answers 2. : The term “nutraceutical” was coined by: (A) Stephen DeFelice (B) Linus Pauling (C) Hippocrates (D) Watson and Crick 3. : Which of the following is a functional food? (A) Yogurt with probiotics (B) White bread (C) Potato chips (D) Candy bars 4. : Omega-3 fatty acids are commonly obtained from: (A) Fish oil (B) Butter (C) Sugarcane (D) Cheese 5. : Lycopene, a bioactive compound found in tomatoes, helps prevent: (A) Cancer (B) Rickets (C) Goiter (D) Anemia 6. : Which of the following is NOT a nutraceutical component? (A) Flavonoids (B) Carotenoids (C) Trans fats (D) Polyphenols 7. : Probiotics are best described as: (A) Live microorganisms beneficial to health (B) Artificial flavoring agents (C) Synthetic vitamins (D) Antioxidants 8. : Prebiotics are: (A) Non-digestible food ingredients that stimulate gut flora (B) Digestive enzymes (C) Hormones (D) Antibiotics 9. : Which of the following is an example of a nutraceutical beverage? (A) Green tea (B) Cola drink (C) Soda (D) Energy drink with caffeine 10. : Phytochemicals are found mainly in: (A) Plant foods (B) Meat (C) Dairy products (D) Fish 11. : Isoflavones are primarily found in: (A) Soybeans (B) Apples (C) Milk (D) Rice 12. : The main role of antioxidants is to: (A) Neutralize free radicals (B) Increase cholesterol (C) Promote oxidation (D) Supply carbohydrates 13. : The main bioactive compound in green tea is: (A) Catechin (B) Lycopene (C) Beta-carotene (D) Curcumin 14. : Functional foods are defined as foods that: (A) Provide health benefits beyond basic nutrition (B) Are high in sugar (C) Are deep-fried (D) Contain preservatives 15. : Which compound gives turmeric its medicinal properties? (A) Curcumin (B) Caffeine (C) Lycopene (D) Chlorophyll 16. : Which vitamin acts as a natural antioxidant? (A) Vitamin E (B) Vitamin D (C) Vitamin K (D) Vitamin B12 17. : Which of the following can be considered a functional dairy product? (A) Probiotic yogurt (B) Condensed milk (C) Butter (D) Cheese spread 18. : Omega-3 fatty acids help reduce: (A) Cardiovascular diseases (B) Tooth decay (C) Eye color changes (D) Bone stiffness 19. : Garlic is considered a nutraceutical because it contains: (A) Allicin (B) Starch (C) Sucrose (D) Casein 20. : Resveratrol is found in: (A) Red wine and grapes (B) Milk (C) Wheat flour (D) Eggs 21. : Functional foods are classified based on: (A) Mechanism of action and bioactive compounds (B) Packaging design (C) Price and color (D) Brand popularity 22. : The most common prebiotic used in food is: (A) Inulin (B) Lactose (C) Sucrose (D) Glucose 23. : Which of the following nutraceuticals is used for joint health? (A) Glucosamine (B) Caffeine (C) Fructose (D) Urea 24. : Anthocyanins are responsible for: (A) Red, blue, and purple colors in plants (B) Bitter taste in citrus fruits (C) Fat oxidation (D) Aroma of spices 25. : Probiotics are most effective when consumed: (A) In fermented foods (B) On an empty stomach (C) With fatty meals (D) During fasting 26. : Nutraceuticals are generally derived from: (A) Natural food sources (B) Synthetic drugs (C) Plastic materials (D) Artificial dyes 27. : Which of the following is a carotenoid? (A) Beta-carotene (B) Allicin (C) Catechin (D) Curcumin 28. : Flavonoids have which primary function? (A) Antioxidant activity (B) Protein synthesis (C) Fat digestion (D) Calcium absorption 29. : Omega-6 fatty acids are primarily found in: (A) Vegetable oils (B) Fish (C) Milk (D) Eggs 30. : Which compound in green leafy vegetables is associated with eye health? (A) Lutein (B) Uric acid (C) Glycogen (D) Maltose 31. : Which is an example of a fortified food? (A) Iodized salt (B) White bread (C) Plain rice (D) Sugar syrup 32. : Nutraceuticals differ from pharmaceuticals in that they: (A) Prevent rather than cure diseases (B) Are used as medicines (C) Are synthetic chemicals (D) Require prescriptions 33. : A synbiotic product contains: (A) Both probiotics and prebiotics (B) Only probiotics (C) Only prebiotics (D) Antibiotics 34. : Functional foods are sometimes referred to as: (A) Designer foods (B) Junk foods (C) Fast foods (D) Canned foods 35. : Which bioactive component in garlic lowers cholesterol? (A) Allicin (B) Curcumin (C) Lycopene (D) Catechin 36. : Saponins are bioactive compounds known for their: (A) Cholesterol-lowering effects (B) Sweet taste (C) Color stability (D) Preservative action 37. : Which is a plant-based omega-3 source? (A) Flaxseed (B) Chicken (C) Butter (D) Yogurt 38. : Nutraceutical products are regulated under which category in most countries? (A) Dietary supplements (B) Prescription drugs (C) Cosmetics (D) Medical devices 39. : The probiotic bacteria commonly used in foods are: (A) Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium (B) E. coli and Salmonella (C) Staphylococcus and Clostridium (D) Bacillus anthracis 40. : Which is an example of a cereal-based functional food? (A) Oats with beta-glucan (B) White rice (C) Corn chips (D) Fried noodles 41. : The term “functional food” originated in: (A) Japan (B) USA (C) Germany (D) India 42. : Which functional component in oats lowers blood cholesterol? (A) Beta-glucan (B) Caffeine (C) Fructose (D) Casein 43. : Nutraceuticals that support brain function are called: (A) Nootropics (B) Probiotics (C) Antacids (D) Laxatives 44. : The antioxidant found in grapes and red wine is: (A) Resveratrol (B) Catechin (C) Lutein (D) Lycopene 45. : Functional foods help in: (A) Disease prevention and health promotion (B) Only improving taste (C) Preserving shelf life (D) Coloring food 46. : Which spice is known for its anti-inflammatory properties? (A) Turmeric (B) Cumin (C) Cinnamon (D) Mustard 47. : The health benefits of nutraceuticals depend on: (A) Bioavailability of active compounds (B) Color of packaging (C) Price of product (D) Country of origin 48. : Which of these is NOT a source of polyphenols? (A) Tea (B) Chocolate (C) Red wine (D) White rice 49. : Functional foods designed to reduce cholesterol are called: (A) Hypocholesterolemic foods (B) Hyperglycemic foods (C) Antacid foods (D) Fermented foods 50. : The main challenge in nutraceutical product development is: (A) Stability and bioavailability of bioactive compounds (B) Advertising (C) Packaging color (D) Sweetness level