Question 1

Which of the following is a potential risk of taking herbal supplements?

Accepted Answer

A) Herbal products are known to be more variable in their composition than prescription drugs. 
B) Herbal products can harbour harmful bacteria or other contaminants. 
C) Because consumers decide what to treat,herbal remedies can be used inappropriately. 
D) All of the above answer choices are correct. 
A) Herbal products are known to be more variable in their composition than prescription drugs. 
B) Herbal products can harbour harmful bacteria or other contaminants. 
C) Because consumers decide what to treat,herbal remedies can be used inappropriately. 
D) All of the above answer choices are correct.

Question 2

Which evidence is acceptable to demonstrate the effectiveness of a natural health product?

Accepted Answer

A) Traditional use of at least two centuries. 
B) Traditional use of at least 50 years 
C) Scientific evidence as indicated in a systematic review. 
D) Both (b)and (c) 
A) Traditional use of at least two centuries. 
B) Traditional use of at least 50 years 
C) Scientific evidence as indicated in a systematic review. 
D) Both (b)and (c)

Question 3

A friend has been feeling blue for a few weeks.She doesn't think her problem is serious enough to see a doctor and wants your opinion on St.John's wort.What are the benefits and risks of herbal medications in general and St.John's wort in particular? Should she try this herbal medication?

Accepted Answer

Herbal supplements are readily available

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Supplements do not provide the

Question 5

What is the risk associated with exceeding recommended doses of amino acid supplements?

Accepted Answer

Because amino acids share tran

Question 6

According to Health Canada regulations,what information must be included on the label for a dietary supplement? Does the label say anything about the safety of the product?

Accepted Answer

The label must include the natural produ

Question 7

The natural health product labels contain all of the following EXCEPT one which one?

Accepted Answer

A) the recommended dosage. 
B) any storage considerations. 
C) product's use or purpose. 
D) a daily value 
A) the recommended dosage. 
B) any storage considerations. 
C) product's use or purpose. 
D) a daily value

Question 8

Are the benefits of amino acid supplementation worth the risk? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

Amino acid supplements are popular among

Question 9

Ginseng is used for all of the following functions EXCEPT one.Which one?

Accepted Answer

A) providing energy 
B) reducing stress 
C) enhancing the absorption of other nutrients. 
D) improving exercise performance. 
A) providing energy 
B) reducing stress 
C) enhancing the absorption of other nutrients. 
D) improving exercise performance.

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 do not?

Accepted Answer

Enzymes are proteins and are,therefore,b

Question 11

Which herb is hypothesized to act as an immune system stimulant,but there is little evidence that it treats or cures the common cold?

Accepted Answer

A) Ginseng 
B) Echinacea 
C) St.John's wort 
D) Ginkgo biloba 
A) Ginseng 
B) Echinacea 
C) St.John's wort 
D) Ginkgo biloba

Question 12

What are three good natural food sources of carotenoids?

Accepted Answer

Diets rich in fruits and veget

Question 13

What is the function of resveratrol?

Accepted Answer

A) antioxidant 
B) growth factor 
C) promotes cartilage repair 
D) antidepressant 
A) antioxidant 
B) growth factor 
C) promotes cartilage repair 
D) antidepressant

Question 14

What is the main purpose of Health Canada's Natural Products Ingredients Database's Listing of Monographs?

Accepted Answer

A) To provide the consumer with general information on supplements available in Canada 
B) To provide food processors with pre-cleared information,which,if conformed to,will speed the approval of a natural health product 
C) To provide detailed information to food processors on how to manufacture their product 
D) To alert consumers to unsafe natural health products. 
A) To provide the consumer with general information on supplements available in Canada 
B) To provide food processors with pre-cleared information,which,if conformed to,will speed the approval of a natural health product 
C) To provide detailed information to food processors on how to manufacture their product 
D) To alert consumers to unsafe natural health products.

Question 15

Under what circumstances are enzyme supplements helpful?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

In Health Canada's Listing of monographs,why does the monograph for beta-carotene contain a warning for smokers to consult a physician before using the supplement?

Accepted Answer

A) In rare cases,beta-carotene interacts with lung tissue to cause asthma. 
B) Smokers are more likely to develop orange-coloured skin from the supplement. 
C) Beta-carotene may increase the risk of lung cancer in smokers. 
D) Beta-carotene may decrease the risk of lung cancer but it must be taken in combination with vitamin E. 
A) In rare cases,beta-carotene interacts with lung tissue to cause asthma. 
B) Smokers are more likely to develop orange-coloured skin from the supplement. 
C) Beta-carotene may increase the risk of lung cancer in smokers. 
D) Beta-carotene may decrease the risk of lung cancer but it must be taken in combination with vitamin E.

Question 17

Which of the following supplements are reported to reduce arthritis pain and stop cartilage degeneration?

Accepted Answer

A) glucosamine and carnitine 
B) creatine and chondroitin 
C) creatine and carnitine 
D) glucosamine and chondroitin 
A) glucosamine and carnitine 
B) creatine and chondroitin 
C) creatine and carnitine 
D) glucosamine and chondroitin

Question 18

What should a consumer look for in order to confirm that a natural health product has been approved for use in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A) name of the product 
B) NPN 
C) dosage and stated purpose 
D) all of the above 
A) name of the product 
B) NPN 
C) dosage and stated purpose 
D) all of the above

Question 19

Which statement about flavonoid supplementation is TRUE?

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 20

Which statement about DHEA supplementation is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) DHEA supplementation has not been found to be effective for increasing muscle mass. 
B) People take DHEA supplements to prevent the drop in sex hormones that comes with aging. 
C) DHEA supplements have been shown to be useful for treating menopausal symptoms. 
D) The long-term effects of DHEA supplementation are unknown. 
A) DHEA supplementation has not been found to be effective for increasing muscle mass. 
B) People take DHEA supplements to prevent the drop in sex hormones that comes with aging. 
C) DHEA supplements have been shown to be useful for treating menopausal symptoms. 
D) The long-term effects of DHEA supplementation are unknown.

Exam 23: Focus5:focus on Natural Health Products

Which of the following is a potential risk of taking herbal supplements?

Which evidence is acceptable to demonstrate the effectiveness of a natural health product?

A friend has been feeling blue for a few weeks.She doesn't think her problem is serious enough to see a doctor and wants your opinion on St.John's wort.What are the benefits and risks of herbal medications in general and St.John's wort in particular? Should she try this herbal medication?

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

What is the risk associated with exceeding recommended doses of amino acid supplements?

According to Health Canada regulations,what information must be included on the label for a dietary supplement? Does the label say anything about the safety of the product?

The natural health product labels contain all of the following EXCEPT one which one?

Are the benefits of amino acid supplementation worth the risk? Why or why not?

Ginseng is used for all of the following functions EXCEPT one.Which one?

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

Which herb is hypothesized to act as an immune system stimulant,but there is little evidence that it treats or cures the common cold?

What are three good natural food sources of carotenoids?

What is the function of resveratrol?

What is the main purpose of Health Canada's Natural Products Ingredients Database's Listing of Monographs?

Under what circumstances are enzyme supplements helpful?

In Health Canada's Listing of monographs,why does the monograph for beta-carotene contain a warning for smokers to consult a physician before using the supplement?

Which of the following supplements are reported to reduce arthritis pain and stop cartilage degeneration?

What should a consumer look for in order to confirm that a natural health product has been approved for use in Canada?

Which statement about flavonoid supplementation is TRUE?

Which statement about DHEA supplementation is FALSE?

Nutrition: Food for Health

Nutrition Guidelines: Applying the Science of Nutrition

Digestion, Absorption, and Metabolism

Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches, and Fibre

Lipids

Proteins and Amino Acids

Energy Balance and Weight Management

A: the Water-Soluble Vitamins

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water and the Electrolytes

Major Minerals and Bone Health

The Trace Elements

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 1: Focus on Beyond the Basics

Focus 2: Focus on Alcohol

Focus 3: Focus on Obesity, Metabolism, and Disease Risk

Focus 4: Focus on Phytochemicals

Focus 6: Focus on Integrating Nutrient Function in the Body

Focus 7: Focus on Eating Disorders

Focus 8: Focus on Biotechnology

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