Question 1

A large research trial using a _____ supplement was stopped early due to evidence of possible harm.

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin C 
B) vitamin E 
C) beta carotene 
D) calcium 
E) magnesium 
A) vitamin C 
B) vitamin E 
C) beta carotene 
D) calcium 
E) magnesium C

Question 2

A dietary supplement label must contain all of the following,except

Accepted Answer

A) identification that the product is a dietary supplement. 
B) the scientific or common name of botanical ingredients. 
C) a list of the product's dietary ingredients. 
D) identification of any banned substances the product contains. 
E) the percent daily value for those nutrients with recommendations. 
A) identification that the product is a dietary supplement. 
B) the scientific or common name of botanical ingredients. 
C) a list of the product's dietary ingredients. 
D) identification of any banned substances the product contains. 
E) the percent daily value for those nutrients with recommendations. D

Question 3

A _____ supplement is commonly recommended for elderly individuals.

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin C 
B) vitamin E 
C) vitamin D 
D) vitamin A 
E) vitamin K 
A) vitamin C 
B) vitamin E 
C) vitamin D 
D) vitamin A 
E) vitamin K C

Question 4

Examples of functional foods include all of the following,except

Accepted Answer

A) broccoli. 
B) strawberries. 
C) salmon. 
D) vitamin D-fortified milk. 
E) butter. 
A) broccoli. 
B) strawberries. 
C) salmon. 
D) vitamin D-fortified milk. 
E) butter.

Question 5

When evaluating a dietary supplement,it is best to look for the following information on the label.

Accepted Answer

A) more than 300% of the RDA on most nutrients 
B) USP seal (U.S.Pharmocopeial Convention)or NSF seal (NSF International) 
C) expiration date 
D) formula for your age and gender 
E) B,C and D only 
A) more than 300% of the RDA on most nutrients 
B) USP seal (U.S.Pharmocopeial Convention)or NSF seal (NSF International) 
C) expiration date 
D) formula for your age and gender 
E) B,C and D only

Question 6

Ingredients that were already in the food supply prior to October 15,1994,do not need FDA approval before being marketed.These substances are referred to as

Accepted Answer

A) United States Department of Agriculture (USD
A) . 
B) generally recognized as safe (GRAS). 
C) Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AN
D) . 
D) National Institutes of Health (NIH). 
E) complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). 
A) United States Department of Agriculture (USD
A) . 
B) generally recognized as safe (GRAS). 
C) Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AN
D) . 
D) National Institutes of Health (NIH). 
E) complementary and alternative medicine (CAM).

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a description of herbs?

Accepted Answer

A) examples include echinacea,St.John's wort,ginseng,and ginkgo 
B) can have drug-like effects 
C) can contain toxins 
D) have a Recommended Dietary Allowance (RD
A) associated with them 
E) can be dried preparations of flowers,leaves,bark,roots or seeds 
A) examples include echinacea,St.John's wort,ginseng,and ginkgo 
B) can have drug-like effects 
C) can contain toxins 
D) have a Recommended Dietary Allowance (RD
A) associated with them 
E) can be dried preparations of flowers,leaves,bark,roots or seeds

Question 8

A plant or plant part valued for its health-promoting properties,flavor,and/or scent is a

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin. 
B) mineral. 
C) botanical. 
D) enzyme. 
E) amino acid. 
A) vitamin. 
B) mineral. 
C) botanical. 
D) enzyme. 
E) amino acid.

Question 9

Benefits of _____ include supporting our immune system,improving the integrity of our gut mucosa,and reducing carcinogens in our colons.

Accepted Answer

A) digestive enzymes 
B) amino acids 
C) prebiotics 
D) probiotics 
E) dietary supplements 
A) digestive enzymes 
B) amino acids 
C) prebiotics 
D) probiotics 
E) dietary supplements

Question 10

There are _____ primary herbs with _____names.

Accepted Answer

A) 200;200 
B) 1,000;3,000 
C) 550;1,800 
D) 550;550 
E) 5,000;10,000 
A) 200;200 
B) 1,000;3,000 
C) 550;1,800 
D) 550;550 
E) 5,000;10,000

Question 11

Regular use of multivitamin/mineral supplements has been shown to decrease the risk of death or chronic disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recommends that the best nutrition-based strategy for health is to

Accepted Answer

A) take a multivitamin/mineral supplement each day. 
B) include a probiotic supplement with each meal. 
C) ensure that your calcium supplement also contains vitamin D 
D) eat a wide variety of foods. 
E) supplement with iron once a month. 
A) take a multivitamin/mineral supplement each day. 
B) include a probiotic supplement with each meal. 
C) ensure that your calcium supplement also contains vitamin D 
D) eat a wide variety of foods. 
E) supplement with iron once a month.

Question 13

Symptoms such as diarrhea,fatigue,nerve damage,birth defects,and nutrient interaction can all be a result of

Accepted Answer

A) ingesting very high doses of certain supplements (above the upper limit). 
B) eating more than four servings of meat a day. 
C) consuming more than nine servings of fruits and vegetables a day. 
D) eating a high-fiber diet. 
E) drinking more than five servings of milk a day. 
A) ingesting very high doses of certain supplements (above the upper limit). 
B) eating more than four servings of meat a day. 
C) consuming more than nine servings of fruits and vegetables a day. 
D) eating a high-fiber diet. 
E) drinking more than five servings of milk a day.

Question 14

List three nutrients that may need to be supplemented in someone who follows a vegan diet,and explain why they may be warranted in this population.

Accepted Answer

Vitamin B₁₂,iron,calcium,and z

Question 15

A dietary supplement may contain which of the following dietary ingredients?

Accepted Answer

A) vitamins 
B) minerals 
C) herbs 
D) amino acids 
E) All of the abovE. 
A) vitamins 
B) minerals 
C) herbs 
D) amino acids 
E) All of the abovE.

Question 16

An individual with lactose intolerance may benefit from taking

Accepted Answer

A) potassium and vitamin K. 
B) calcium and vitamin D 
C) magnesium and vitamin A 
D) calcium and vitamin C. 
E) sodium and vitamin E. 
A) potassium and vitamin K. 
B) calcium and vitamin D 
C) magnesium and vitamin A 
D) calcium and vitamin C. 
E) sodium and vitamin E.

Question 17

Which of the following disease and diet/nutrient link is NOT an approved health claim?

Accepted Answer

A) neural tube defects and folate 
B) cancer and fiber-containing grain products,fruits,and vegetables 
C) the common cold and vitamin C 
D) hypertension and sodium
Cancer and dietary fat 
A) neural tube defects and folate 
B) cancer and fiber-containing grain products,fruits,and vegetables 
C) the common cold and vitamin C 
D) hypertension and sodium
Cancer and dietary fat

Question 18

The main difference between a health claim and a structure/function claim is that the FDA has NOT evaluated a health claim,and it HAS evaluated a structure/function claim.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Define what the term "natural" means on a dietary supplement label.

Accepted Answer

The term natural has no regula

Question 20

What herb has a possible laxative benefit associated with it?

Accepted Answer

A) licorice root 
B) black cohosh 
C) senna 
D) St.John's wort 
E) holy basil 
A) licorice root 
B) black cohosh 
C) senna 
D) St.John's wort 
E) holy basil

Exam 12: Dietary Supplements

A large research trial using a _____ supplement was stopped early due to evidence of possible harm.

A dietary supplement label must contain all of the following,except

A _____ supplement is commonly recommended for elderly individuals.

Examples of functional foods include all of the following,except

When evaluating a dietary supplement,it is best to look for the following information on the label.

Ingredients that were already in the food supply prior to October 15,1994,do not need FDA approval before being marketed.These substances are referred to as

Which of the following is NOT a description of herbs?

A plant or plant part valued for its health-promoting properties,flavor,and/or scent is a

Benefits of _____ include supporting our immune system,improving the integrity of our gut mucosa,and reducing carcinogens in our colons.

There are _____ primary herbs with _____names.

Regular use of multivitamin/mineral supplements has been shown to decrease the risk of death or chronic disease.

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recommends that the best nutrition-based strategy for health is to

Symptoms such as diarrhea,fatigue,nerve damage,birth defects,and nutrient interaction can all be a result of

List three nutrients that may need to be supplemented in someone who follows a vegan diet,and explain why they may be warranted in this population.

A dietary supplement may contain which of the following dietary ingredients?

An individual with lactose intolerance may benefit from taking

Which of the following disease and diet/nutrient link is NOT an approved health claim?

The main difference between a health claim and a structure/function claim is that the FDA has NOT evaluated a health claim,and it HAS evaluated a structure/function claim.

Define what the term "natural" means on a dietary supplement label.

What herb has a possible laxative benefit associated with it?

The Science and Scope of Nutrition

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Digestive System and Digestive Disorders

Carbohydrates

Nutrition and Diabetes

Lipids

Lipids in Health and Disease

Protein

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Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Major Minerals and Water

Trace Minerals

Energy Balance and Obesity

Fitness and Sports Nutrition

Nutrition for Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and Infancy

Childhood Nutrition

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Food Safety and Food Security

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