Question 1

According to the FDA, which of the following descriptions applies to a dietary supplement?

Accepted Answer

A) Ingested to affect structure or function of the body 
B) Consumed for its taste, aroma, or nutritive value 
C) Used to diagnose, cure, mitigate, treat, or prevent disease 
D) Applied to the body for cleansing, beautifying, or altering appearance 
A) Ingested to affect structure or function of the body 
B) Consumed for its taste, aroma, or nutritive value 
C) Used to diagnose, cure, mitigate, treat, or prevent disease 
D) Applied to the body for cleansing, beautifying, or altering appearance A

Question 2

Which of the following assures that a dietary supplement is a quality product that contains what the label states?

Accepted Answer

A) CDR 
B) DSHEA 
C) FDA 
D) GMP 
A) CDR 
B) DSHEA 
C) FDA 
D) GMP D

Question 3

Which type of holistic therapy is based on the belief that Qi is the balancing force of the body?

Accepted Answer

A) Homeopathy 
B) Naturopathy 
C) Traditional Chinese medicine 
D) Phytotherapy 
A) Homeopathy 
B) Naturopathy 
C) Traditional Chinese medicine 
D) Phytotherapy C

Question 4

Which of the following trends regarding use of dietary supplements is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) Supplements are used more frequently by younger as opposed to older adults. 
B) Supplements are used more frequently by minorities than whites. 
C) Supplements are used more frequently by people who read food labels. 
D) Supplements are used more frequently by people with BMIs above 25 kg/m2. 
A) Supplements are used more frequently by younger as opposed to older adults. 
B) Supplements are used more frequently by minorities than whites. 
C) Supplements are used more frequently by people who read food labels. 
D) Supplements are used more frequently by people with BMIs above 25 kg/m2.

Question 5

The most commonly reported CAM practice in the United States is

Accepted Answer

A) prayer. 
B) meditation. 
C) natural product use. 
D) herbal supplement use. 
A) prayer. 
B) meditation. 
C) natural product use. 
D) herbal supplement use.

Question 6

Decoction is made by

Accepted Answer

A) steeping fresh or dried herbs in hot water for a few minutes. 
B) extracting active components of an herb in glycerol. 
C) enclosing herbal material in a hard shell made from plant-derived cellulose. 
D) boiling plant components for 30 to 60 minutes. 
A) steeping fresh or dried herbs in hot water for a few minutes. 
B) extracting active components of an herb in glycerol. 
C) enclosing herbal material in a hard shell made from plant-derived cellulose. 
D) boiling plant components for 30 to 60 minutes.

Question 7

According to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, art and music therapy are classified as

Accepted Answer

A) manipulative therapies. 
B) energy therapies. 
C) alternative medical systems. 
D) mind-body therapies. 
A) manipulative therapies. 
B) energy therapies. 
C) alternative medical systems. 
D) mind-body therapies.

Question 8

Which type of holistic therapy is based on the belief that you treat like with like?

Accepted Answer

A) Homeopathy 
B) Naturopathy 
C) Traditional Oriental medicine 
D) Phytotherapy 
A) Homeopathy 
B) Naturopathy 
C) Traditional Oriental medicine 
D) Phytotherapy

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons that there has been an increased usage of CAM in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A) CAM is not as expensive as conventional medicine. 
B) CAM is used when conventional medicine has little to offer in effective treatment. 
C) CAM is used when conventional medicine has significant risks and side effects. 
D) CAM has a history of efficacy in treatment of some conditions. 
A) CAM is not as expensive as conventional medicine. 
B) CAM is used when conventional medicine has little to offer in effective treatment. 
C) CAM is used when conventional medicine has significant risks and side effects. 
D) CAM has a history of efficacy in treatment of some conditions.

Question 10

Which botanical formulations involve water-based extraction and brewing?

Accepted Answer

A) Extracts 
B) Infusions 
C) Tablets 
D) Tinctures 
A) Extracts 
B) Infusions 
C) Tablets 
D) Tinctures

Question 11

During a nutrition assessment, the patient indicates that she uses a particular dietary supplement.At a minimum, what aspects of the supplement should be researched and reviewed before making a recommendation for continued use?

Accepted Answer

A) The supplement's efficacy, its application to the cited health problem, and its safety 
B) The source or origin of the supplement, its safety, and alternative treatments for the health problem 
C) The CDR's evaluation of the supplement, the administration instructions, and the potential side effects 
D) The form of the supplement, its application to the cited health problem, and its mechanism of action 
A) The supplement's efficacy, its application to the cited health problem, and its safety 
B) The source or origin of the supplement, its safety, and alternative treatments for the health problem 
C) The CDR's evaluation of the supplement, the administration instructions, and the potential side effects 
D) The form of the supplement, its application to the cited health problem, and its mechanism of action

Question 12

Which CAM would be considered a manipulative therapy?

Accepted Answer

A) Homeopathy 
B) Yoga 
C) Cognitive behavior therapy 
D) Magnetic therapy 
A) Homeopathy 
B) Yoga 
C) Cognitive behavior therapy 
D) Magnetic therapy

Question 13

What is the name of the process in which a homeopathic remedy is shaken more than 100 times?

Accepted Answer

A) Moxibustion 
B) Succussion 
C) Pharmacognosy 
D) Potentization 
A) Moxibustion 
B) Succussion 
C) Pharmacognosy 
D) Potentization

Question 14

The most commonly used dietary supplement in the United States is a _____ supplement.

Accepted Answer

A) calcium 
B) vitamin C 
C) vitamin E 
D) general multivitamin-mineral supplement 
A) calcium 
B) vitamin C 
C) vitamin E 
D) general multivitamin-mineral supplement

Question 15

For which medical diagnosis is CAM most frequently used in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A) Headache 
B) Arthritis 
C) Head cold 
D) Back pain 
A) Headache 
B) Arthritis 
C) Head cold 
D) Back pain

Question 16

Which program has developed fact sheets about dietary supplements that can be used by health professionals to educate clients?

Accepted Answer

A) NCCAM 
B) ODS 
C) FDA 
D) AHRQ 
A) NCCAM 
B) ODS 
C) FDA 
D) AHRQ

Question 17

Which of the following types of claims was first established under DSHEA?

Accepted Answer

A) Authoritative statements 
B) Health claims 
C) Nutrition claims 
D) Structure-function claims 
A) Authoritative statements 
B) Health claims 
C) Nutrition claims 
D) Structure-function claims

Question 18

What is the term that refers to the dislocation of part of the body, which is thought to interfere with normal nerve function?

Accepted Answer

A) Moxibustion 
B) Subluxation 
C) Meridian 
D) Pharmacognosy 
A) Moxibustion 
B) Subluxation 
C) Meridian 
D) Pharmacognosy

Exam 12: Food and Nutrient Delivery: Complementary and Integrative Medicine and Dietary Supplementation

According to the FDA, which of the following descriptions applies to a dietary supplement?

Which of the following assures that a dietary supplement is a quality product that contains what the label states?

Which type of holistic therapy is based on the belief that Qi is the balancing force of the body?

Which of the following trends regarding use of dietary supplements is TRUE?

The most commonly reported CAM practice in the United States is

Decoction is made by

According to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, art and music therapy are classified as

Which type of holistic therapy is based on the belief that you treat like with like?

Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons that there has been an increased usage of CAM in the United States?

Which botanical formulations involve water-based extraction and brewing?

During a nutrition assessment, the patient indicates that she uses a particular dietary supplement.At a minimum, what aspects of the supplement should be researched and reviewed before making a recommendation for continued use?

Which CAM would be considered a manipulative therapy?

What is the name of the process in which a homeopathic remedy is shaken more than 100 times?

The most commonly used dietary supplement in the United States is a _____ supplement.

For which medical diagnosis is CAM most frequently used in the United States?

Which program has developed fact sheets about dietary supplements that can be used by health professionals to educate clients?

Which of the following types of claims was first established under DSHEA?

What is the term that refers to the dislocation of part of the body, which is thought to interfere with normal nerve function?

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Inflammation and the Pathophysiology of Chronic Disease

Intake: Analysis of the Diet

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Clinical: Biochemical, Physical, and Functional Assessment

Clinical: Food-Drug Interactions

Behavioral-Environmental: the Individual in the Community

Overview of Nutrition Diagnosis and Intervention

Food and Nutrient Delivery: Diet Guidelines, Nutrient Standards, and Cultural Competence

Food and Nutrient Delivery: Nutrition Support

Education and Counseling: Behavioral Change

Nutrition for Reproductive Health and Lactation

Nutrition in Infancy

Nutrition in Childhood

Nutrition in Adolescence

Nutrition in the Adult Years

Nutrition in Aging

Nutrition in Weight Management

Nutrition in Eating Disorders

Nutrition in Exercise and Sports Performance

Nutrition and Bone Health

Nutrition for Oral and Dental Health

Medical Nutrition Therapy for Adverse Reactions to Food: Allergies and Intolerances

Medical Nutrition Therapy for Upper Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders

Medical Nutrition Therapy for Lower Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders

Medical Nutrition Therapy for Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Disorders

Medical Nutrition Therapy for Diabetes Mellitus and Hypoglycemia of Nondiabetic Origin

Medical Nutrition Therapy for Thyroid, Adrenal, and Other Endocrine Disorders

Medical Nutrition Therapy for Anemia

Medical Nutrition Therapy for Cardiovascular Disease

Medical Nutrition Therapy for Pulmonary Disease

Medical Nutrition Therapy for Renal Disorders

Medical Nutrition Therapy for Cancer Prevention, Treatment, and Survivorship

Medical Nutrition Therapy for Hiv and Aids

Medical Nutrition Therapy in Critical Care

Medical Nutrition Therapy for Rheumatic Disease

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Medical Nutrition Therapy for Low-Birth-Weight Infants

Medical Nutrition Therapy for Genetic Metabolic Disorders

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