Test Your Knowledge

Preparing questions in advance can help patients to have more meaningful discussions with health professionals regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor or registered dietitian the following questions related to antioxidants:

1. Who can help me create a diet plan that includes the proper amount of antioxidants?
   
   
2. Which foods or beverages are good sources of antioxidants?
   
   
3. How can I tell if there’s not enough antioxidants in my diet? Too many?
   
   
4. How will I know if I’m eating too much of one type of antioxidant (e.g., vitamin C, beta-carotene) and it’s negatively impacting the action of other antioxidants?
   
   
5. What are some of the ways to reduce my exposure to free radicals produced in response to environmental triggers (e.g., pollution, cigarette smoke, ultraviolet light)?
   
   
6. Should I take antioxidant supplements? If so, what type do you recommend?
   
   
7. Are you aware of studies under way to determine whether antioxidant supplements offer health benefits?
   
   
8. Which foods are rich in carotenoids?
   
   
9. Which foods are rich in vitamin C?
   
   
10. Which foods are rich in vitamin E?
    
    
11. Which foods are rich in selenium?