Question 1

Which supplement may be helpful for depression?

Accepted Answer

A) carnitine 
B) inositol 
C) SAM-e 
D) glucosamine 
A) carnitine 
B) inositol 
C) SAM-e 
D) glucosamine

Question 2

Which statement about flavonoid supplementation is correct?

Accepted Answer

A) These supplements can cure arthritis. 
B) Supplements have not been shown to have the same health promoting benefits as foods. 
C) These supplements are useful in macular degeneration. 
D) These supplements lower blood pressure. 
A) These supplements can cure arthritis. 
B) Supplements have not been shown to have the same health promoting benefits as foods. 
C) These supplements are useful in macular degeneration. 
D) These supplements lower blood pressure.

Question 3

Why do phytochemical supplements not provide all the health benefits of phytochemical containing foods?

Accepted Answer

Phytochemical supplements do not provide

Question 4

Which of the following supplements has been shown to enhance strength,performance,and recovery from high intensity exercise?

Accepted Answer

A) carnitine 
B) creatine 
C) coenzyme Q 
D) all of these choices 
A) carnitine 
B) creatine 
C) coenzyme Q 
D) all of these choices

Question 5

Enzyme supplements can be helpful for

Accepted Answer

A) individuals with deficiencies of digestive enzymes. 
B) normal individuals who want their digestive system to work more efficiently. 
C) people who have difficulty sleeping. 
D) diabetics. 
A) individuals with deficiencies of digestive enzymes. 
B) normal individuals who want their digestive system to work more efficiently. 
C) people who have difficulty sleeping. 
D) diabetics.

Question 6

Supplements of the amino acid L-tryptophan

Accepted Answer

A) taken before exercise boost growth hormone release. 
B) increase muscle mass. 
C) enhance exercise performance. 
D) have been linked to a potentially deadly blood disorder. 
A) taken before exercise boost growth hormone release. 
B) increase muscle mass. 
C) enhance exercise performance. 
D) have been linked to a potentially deadly blood disorder.

Question 7

One problem with beta-carotene supplements is

Accepted Answer

A) under some circumstances,these supplements can increase oxidative damage rather than decreasing it. 
B) they promote macular degeneration. 
C) they are difficult to find since most carotenoid supplements contain other carotenoids. 
D) they cause the breakdown of vitamin E. 
A) under some circumstances,these supplements can increase oxidative damage rather than decreasing it. 
B) they promote macular degeneration. 
C) they are difficult to find since most carotenoid supplements contain other carotenoids. 
D) they cause the breakdown of vitamin E.

Question 8

Protein supplements

Accepted Answer

A) provide no benefits if the diet is adequate in protein. 
B) are very helpful for the 50% of Americans who do not eat enough dietary protein. 
C) cause the formation of ketones. 
D) are extremely helpful when trying to increase lean body mass. 
A) provide no benefits if the diet is adequate in protein. 
B) are very helpful for the 50% of Americans who do not eat enough dietary protein. 
C) cause the formation of ketones. 
D) are extremely helpful when trying to increase lean body mass.

Question 9

Why is it unsafe for some people to take beta-carotene supplements?

Accepted Answer

Beta-carotene is a pigment found in plan

Question 10

Why are some enzyme supplements ineffective? What is the difference between those enzyme supplements that get to their target organs and those that don't?

Accepted Answer

Enzyme supplements can be ineffective fo

Question 11

Which of the following statements is untrue?

Accepted Answer

A) There are no mandatory standards in supplement manufacture. 
B) the amount of an ingredient in a dietary supplement is standardized and does not vary from dose to dose. 
C) the degree of quality control depends on the manufacturer. 
D) The U.S.Pharmacopeia has developed a voluntary dietary supplement verification program to help insure quality. 
A) There are no mandatory standards in supplement manufacture. 
B) the amount of an ingredient in a dietary supplement is standardized and does not vary from dose to dose. 
C) the degree of quality control depends on the manufacturer. 
D) The U.S.Pharmacopeia has developed a voluntary dietary supplement verification program to help insure quality.

Question 12

Which statement about enzyme supplements is untrue?

Accepted Answer

A) Enzyme supplements are proteins. 
B) Enzyme supplements can benefit those with lactose intolerance. 
C) Enzyme supplements are absorbed across the intestine and perform vital functions for cells inside the body. 
D) Enzyme supplements are broken down to amino acids in the intestine. 
A) Enzyme supplements are proteins. 
B) Enzyme supplements can benefit those with lactose intolerance. 
C) Enzyme supplements are absorbed across the intestine and perform vital functions for cells inside the body. 
D) Enzyme supplements are broken down to amino acids in the intestine.

Question 13

You are at a dinner party and realize that seven of the ten people at the table are taking some type of herbal supplement.Comment on the nutritional impact of taking herbal supplements.

Accepted Answer

The observation that seven out of ten pe

Question 14

DHEA

Accepted Answer

A) is absorbed across the intestine. 
B) is modified by the kidney. 
C) is a breakdown product of the sex hormones. 
D) concentrations in the blood increase with age 
A) is absorbed across the intestine. 
B) is modified by the kidney. 
C) is a breakdown product of the sex hormones. 
D) concentrations in the blood increase with age

Question 15

Which of the following cannot raise blood sugar but can supply glucose for muscle contraction?

Accepted Answer

A) liver glycogen 
B) muscle glycogen 
C) cellulose 
D) pectin 
A) liver glycogen 
B) muscle glycogen 
C) cellulose 
D) pectin

Question 16

Which supplement is a component of phospholipids in cell membranes?

Accepted Answer

A) carnitine 
B) inositol 
C) SAM-e 
D) glucosamine 
A) carnitine 
B) inositol 
C) SAM-e 
D) glucosamine

Question 17

Which herbal medication is used to improve urinary flow?

Accepted Answer

A) Kava 
B) Ginseng 
C) Garlic 
D) Saw Palmetto 
A) Kava 
B) Ginseng 
C) Garlic 
D) Saw Palmetto

Which supplement may be helpful for depression?

Which statement about flavonoid supplementation is correct?

Why do phytochemical supplements not provide all the health benefits of phytochemical containing foods?

Which of the following supplements has been shown to enhance strength,performance,and recovery from high intensity exercise?

Enzyme supplements can be helpful for

Supplements of the amino acid L-tryptophan

One problem with beta-carotene supplements is

Protein supplements

Why is it unsafe for some people to take beta-carotene supplements?

Why are some enzyme supplements ineffective? What is the difference between those enzyme supplements that get to their target organs and those that don't?

Which of the following statements is untrue?

Which statement about enzyme supplements is untrue?

You are at a dinner party and realize that seven of the ten people at the table are taking some type of herbal supplement.Comment on the nutritional impact of taking herbal supplements.

DHEA

Which of the following cannot raise blood sugar but can supply glucose for muscle contraction?

Which supplement is a component of phospholipids in cell membranes?

Which herbal medication is used to improve urinary flow?

Nutrition: Food for Health

Nutrition Guidelines: Applying the Science of Nutrition

Digestion, Absorption, and Metabolism

Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches, and Fiber

Lipids: Triglycerides, Phospholipids, and Cholesterol

Proteins and Amino Acids

Energy Balance and Weight Management

The Water-Soluble Vitamins

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water and the Electrolytes

Major Minerals and Bone Health

The Trace Minerals

Nutrition and Physical Activity

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Lactation

Nutrition From Infancy to Adolescence

Nutrition and Aging: The Adult Years

Food Safety

World Hunger and Malnutrition

Focus on Alcohol

Focus on Eating Disorders

Focus on Phytochemicals

Focus on Biotechnology

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Exam 22: Focus on Nonvitaminnonmineral Supplements

Which supplement may be helpful for depression?

Which statement about flavonoid supplementation is correct?

Why do phytochemical supplements not provide all the health benefits of phytochemical containing foods?

Which of the following supplements has been shown to enhance strength,performance,and recovery from high intensity exercise?

Enzyme supplements can be helpful for

Supplements of the amino acid L-tryptophan

One problem with beta-carotene supplements is

Protein supplements

Why is it unsafe for some people to take beta-carotene supplements?

Why are some enzyme supplements ineffective? What is the difference between those enzyme supplements that get to their target organs and those that don't?

Which of the following statements is untrue?

Which statement about enzyme supplements is untrue?

You are at a dinner party and realize that seven of the ten people at the table are taking some type of herbal supplement.Comment on the nutritional impact of taking herbal supplements.

DHEA

Which of the following cannot raise blood sugar but can supply glucose for muscle contraction?

Which supplement is a component of phospholipids in cell membranes?

Which herbal medication is used to improve urinary flow?

Nutrition: Food for Health

Nutrition Guidelines: Applying the Science of Nutrition

Digestion, Absorption, and Metabolism

Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches, and Fiber

Lipids: Triglycerides, Phospholipids, and Cholesterol

Proteins and Amino Acids

Energy Balance and Weight Management

The Water-Soluble Vitamins

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water and the Electrolytes

Major Minerals and Bone Health

The Trace Minerals

Nutrition and Physical Activity

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Lactation

Nutrition From Infancy to Adolescence

Nutrition and Aging: The Adult Years

Food Safety

World Hunger and Malnutrition

Focus on Alcohol

Focus on Eating Disorders

Focus on Phytochemicals

Focus on Biotechnology

Filters