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Aston Science Park,
Birmingham,
B7 4AP.

Tel: 0121 359 0056
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Email: info@questvitamins.co.uk
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Quest Health Library - Test Your Knowledge

ANTIOXIDANT NUTRIENTS

For information, please refer to the 'Other Supplements' section of the Quest Health Library.

Q1. Are the following true or false? (7 marks)
a) Antioxidants "mop-up" or neutralise invading bacteria
 True False
b) Antioxidants are known as free radical scavengers True False
c) Prolonged exercise increases the need for antioxidant nutrients True False
d) If someone has a degenerative disease, then taking antioxidants is a waste of time and money True False
e) Eating fruit provides beneficial antioxidants to the body True False
f) Being exposed to a small amount of radiation is alright True False
g) Eating lots of polyunsaturated fat increases the need for antioxidants True False
 
Q2. Match the trace element to the enzyme system. (3 marks)

1) Zinc

2) Selenium

3) Molybdenum
 
Q3. True or false - Some common human ailments or diseases associated with low antioxidant levels are: (10 marks)
a) Cancer True False
b) Stroke True False
c) Measles True False
d) Cataracts True False
e) Heart disease True False
f) Emphysema True False
g) Gout True False
h) Atherosclerosis True False
i) Premature aging True False
j) Sprained ankle True False
 
Q4. Which of the following are true or false for a diet rich in antioxidants? (10 marks)
a) Fresh bread True False
b) Potatoes True False
c) Green leafy vegetables True False
d) Ready shelled nuts True False
e) Wheatgerm True False
f) Fruit True False
g) Salad vegetables True False
h) Sunflower or pumpkin seeds True False
i) Fortified, processed food True False
j) Cakes True False

  

  
 
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