Question 1

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 D

Question 2

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 B

Question 3

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. A

Question 4

The dietary supplement labels contain all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) the recommended serving size 
B) the name and quantity of each ingredient 
C) the Daily Value for those ingredients that have one 
D) the safety guarantee 
A) the recommended serving size 
B) the name and quantity of each ingredient 
C) the Daily Value for those ingredients that have one 
D) the safety guarantee

Question 5

Which statement about ginkgo biloba is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A) Since ginkgo biloba is an herb,it has no side effects. 
B) Ginkgo biloba can cause high blood pressure when taken with a diuretic. 
C) Ginkgo biloba has no measurable benefit on memory in healthy adults. 
D) Ginkgo biloba is the top selling herbal medicinal product in the US. 
A) Since ginkgo biloba is an herb,it has no side effects. 
B) Ginkgo biloba can cause high blood pressure when taken with a diuretic. 
C) Ginkgo biloba has no measurable benefit on memory in healthy adults. 
D) Ginkgo biloba is the top selling herbal medicinal product in the US.

Question 6

St.John's wort contains the chemical found in:

Accepted Answer

A) Zoloft 
B) Valium 
C) Prozac 
D) birth control pills 
A) Zoloft 
B) Valium 
C) Prozac 
D) birth control pills

Question 7

DHEA is

Accepted Answer

A) a protein hormone. 
B) a steroid hormone. 
C) a hormone formed from a single amino acid) 
D) an enzyme. 
A) a protein hormone. 
B) a steroid hormone. 
C) a hormone formed from a single amino acid) 
D) an enzyme.

Question 8

Which statement about the regulation of dietary supplements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) These products require FDA review,just like drugs. 
B) The FDA has the right to remove supplements from the market if there is a suspicion that it might not be safe. 
C) Supplements containing ingredients not sold in the US before October 15,1994 must provide the FDA with safety data. 
D) Since supplements are natural,they are safe for humans. 
A) These products require FDA review,just like drugs. 
B) The FDA has the right to remove supplements from the market if there is a suspicion that it might not be safe. 
C) Supplements containing ingredients not sold in the US before October 15,1994 must provide the FDA with safety data. 
D) Since supplements are natural,they are safe for humans.

Question 9

Supplements of molecules made in the body

Accepted Answer

A) are essential to the body's metabolic functioning 
B) have little beneficial effect if the body makes adequate amounts. 
C) prevent deficiency symptoms. 
D) enhance bodily functions. 
A) are essential to the body's metabolic functioning 
B) have little beneficial effect if the body makes adequate amounts. 
C) prevent deficiency symptoms. 
D) enhance bodily functions.

Question 10

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 11

Ubiquinone or conenzyme Q

Accepted Answer

A) is essential for production of energy fromcarbohydrates. 
B) is needed in the electronic transport chain 
C) is needed in the final stage of aerobic metabolism where ATP is generated. 
D) all of these statements are true. 
A) is essential for production of energy fromcarbohydrates. 
B) is needed in the electronic transport chain 
C) is needed in the final stage of aerobic metabolism where ATP is generated. 
D) all of these statements are true.

Question 12

Which statement about DHEA supplementation is incorrect?

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.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

Amino acid supplements are popular among

Question 14

Which statement about omega-three fatty acids is correct?

Accepted Answer

A) Supplements may not contain enough to have a beneficial effect. 
B) Supplements are necessary since the diet cannot provide enough. 
C) Supplements of omega-three fatty acids have caused dangerous side effects in most of the people who have taken them. 
D) It is not practical to try and get these fatty acids from food since cooking destroys them. 
A) Supplements may not contain enough to have a beneficial effect. 
B) Supplements are necessary since the diet cannot provide enough. 
C) Supplements of omega-three fatty acids have caused dangerous side effects in most of the people who have taken them. 
D) It is not practical to try and get these fatty acids from food since cooking destroys them.

Question 15

How does the 1994 Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act define a dietary supplement? What standards does this act enforce?

Accepted Answer

The 1994 DSHEA defines a dietary supplem

Question 16

Melatonin has been shown to

Accepted Answer

A) delay aging. 
B) be safe and effective in the long term. 
C) increase the levels of sex hormones. 
D) decrease jet lag symptoms. 
A) delay aging. 
B) be safe and effective in the long term. 
C) increase the levels of sex hormones. 
D) decrease jet lag symptoms.

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

The 1994 Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act

Accepted Answer

A) limited the definition of a dietary supplement to only essential nutrients. 
B) ensured that dietary supplements would be safe. 
C) set up strict regulations regarding the dose and constituents of dietary supplements. 
D) defined the substances that could be included in products called dietary supplements. 
A) limited the definition of a dietary supplement to only essential nutrients. 
B) ensured that dietary supplements would be safe. 
C) set up strict regulations regarding the dose and constituents of dietary supplements. 
D) defined the substances that could be included in products called dietary supplements.

Question 19

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 20

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.

Focus on Nonvitamin/Nonmineral Supplements

Which herbal medication is used to improve urinary flow?

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

Enzyme supplements can be helpful for

The dietary supplement labels contain all of the following except:

Which statement about ginkgo biloba is incorrect?

St.John's wort contains the chemical found in:

DHEA is

Which statement about the regulation of dietary supplements is true?

Supplements of molecules made in the body

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?

Ubiquinone or conenzyme Q

Which statement about DHEA supplementation is incorrect?

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

Which statement about omega-three fatty acids is correct?

How does the 1994 Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act define a dietary supplement? What standards does this act enforce?

Melatonin has been shown to

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

The 1994 Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act

Which of the following statements is untrue?

One problem with beta-carotene supplements is

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Lipids: Triglycerides, phospholipids, and Cholesterol

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