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Benefits of Functional Food for Health

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What is the primary benefit of consuming functional foods?

Regulating body rhythms for optimal health
Accelerating the aging process
Increasing body resistance and preventing disease onset (correct)
Providing essential nutrients for growth and development

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of functional foods mentioned in the text?

Slowing down the aging process
Regulating the body's physical rhythms
Curing existing diseases (correct)
Providing essential nutrients for children's growth

What is the primary cause of the aging process?

Imbalance in the body's physical rhythms
Lack of essential nutrients
Accumulation of free radical particles over time (correct)
Weakened immune system

Which of the following types of compounds are found in functional foods, according to the text?

Vitamins and essential fatty acids (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of functional foods in children's growth and development?

Providing essential nutrients needed by the body (C) Signup and view all the answers

What can happen if there is an imbalance in the oxidation-reduction reactions within cells?

The aging process is accelerated (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a source of bioactive fatty compounds in functional foods?

Vegetables (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the immune system in relation to functional foods?

Fighting bacteria, viruses, and fungi (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true about functional foods and cardiovascular disease?

Functional foods contain compounds that can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of functional foods in relation to cancer?

Functional foods contain compounds that can reduce the risk of some types of cancer (D) Signup and view all the answers

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