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Subelement Y4

YAM NUTRITION

Section Y4B

Health benefits

Y4B01

What property of yams has made them traditionally valuable for women's health in some cultures?

A.
High caffeine content
B.
Natural antibiotic compounds
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C.
Content of diosgenin, a compound similar to female hormones
D.
High concentration of iodine

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Y4B02

Which health benefit is associated with the high potassium content in yams?

Correct Answer
A.
Blood pressure regulation
B.
Improved night vision
C.
Hair growth stimulation
D.
Teeth whitening

Y4B02

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Y4B03

What digestive health benefit is provided by yams?

A.
They contain natural antacids
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B.
They provide dietary fiber for digestive regularity
C.
They neutralize all food allergens
D.
They directly kill harmful intestinal parasites

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Y4B04

Which antioxidant compounds found in purple yams may contribute to their health benefits?

A.
Capsaicin
B.
Caffeine
C.
Taurine
Correct Answer
D.
Anthocyanins

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Y4B05

What makes yams a good food choice for blood sugar management?

Correct Answer
A.
They have a lower glycemic index than many other starchy foods
B.
They contain no carbohydrates
C.
They contain artificial sweeteners
D.
They eliminate the need for insulin in diabetics

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Y4B06

What nutrient in yams supports immune system function?

A.
Saturated fat
B.
Sodium
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C.
Vitamin C
D.
Cholesterol

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Y4B07

Which health benefit is linked to the manganese content of yams?

A.
Improved night vision
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B.
Support for bone health and metabolism
C.
Prevention of all viral infections
D.
Direct reduction of cancerous tumors

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Y4B08

What nutritional advantage do yams offer for people seeking weight management?

A.
They contain appetite-suppressing hormones
B.
They contain no calories
C.
They block fat absorption
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D.
They provide nutrient density with relatively low caloric content

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Y4B09

Which traditional use of wild yam should NOT be considered scientifically validated?

Correct Answer
A.
As a complete substitute for hormone replacement therapy
B.
As a source of complex carbohydrates
C.
As a dietary source of vitamins
D.
As a food that can be included in a balanced diet

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Y4B10

Which bioactive compounds found in certain yam species have been studied for their anti-inflammatory properties?

A.
Testosterone
B.
Insulin
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C.
Dioscorin and other proteins
D.
Synthetic vitamins

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Y4B11

What characteristic of yam starch has made it beneficial for certain digestive conditions?

A.
It has a sour flavor that stimulates digestion
Correct Answer
B.
It can be easily digested by people with certain digestive sensitivities
C.
It contains artificial digestive enzymes
D.
It eliminates the need for chewing

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