Question 1

Which of the following statements about oral growth hormones is true?

Accepted Answer

A) They are broken down in the gut before they can reach their target. 
B) They increase muscle mass. 
C) They decrease body fat. 
D) They boost stamina. 
A) They are broken down in the gut before they can reach their target. 
B) They increase muscle mass. 
C) They decrease body fat. 
D) They boost stamina.

Question 2

The function of carbohydrate supplements such as sports drinks and carbohydrate gels is

Accepted Answer

A) to prevent the storage of fat. 
B) to provide glucose to exercising muscles. 
C) to increase glycogen stores. 
D) to help athletes put on muscle. 
A) to prevent the storage of fat. 
B) to provide glucose to exercising muscles. 
C) to increase glycogen stores. 
D) to help athletes put on muscle.

Question 3

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 4

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 5

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

Accepted Answer

Under some circumstances beta-carotene m

Question 6

Which statement about lipoic acid is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A) Supplements of lipoic acid will accelerate certain biological reactions. 
B) Lipoic acid is necessary for aerobic respiration. 
C) Lipoic acid is a coenzyme. 
D) Lipoic acid can by synthesized by human cells. 
A) Supplements of lipoic acid will accelerate certain biological reactions. 
B) Lipoic acid is necessary for aerobic respiration. 
C) Lipoic acid is a coenzyme. 
D) Lipoic acid can by synthesized by human cells.

Question 7

Who might benefit from coenzyme Q supplements?

Accepted Answer

A) People with chronic fatigue. 
B) Athletes for increased muscle metabolism. 
C) People who take cholesterol lowering statin drugs. 
D) People whose muscles are weak. 
A) People with chronic fatigue. 
B) Athletes for increased muscle metabolism. 
C) People who take cholesterol lowering statin drugs. 
D) People whose muscles are weak.

Question 8

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

Enzymes are proteins and are,therefore,b

Question 9

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 10

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

Herbal supplements can have drug-like ef

Question 11

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 12

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

Accepted Answer

Supplements do not provide the

Question 13

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 14

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 15

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 16

Which of the following statements about melatonin is untrue?

Accepted Answer

A) It is broken down in the gut before it can reach its target. 
B) Melatonin is made from the amino acid tryptophan. 
C) Melatonin influences sleep cycles in humans. 
D) Melatonin is a hormone. 
A) It is broken down in the gut before it can reach its target. 
B) Melatonin is made from the amino acid tryptophan. 
C) Melatonin influences sleep cycles in humans. 
D) Melatonin is a hormone.

Question 17

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

Which of the following statements about oral growth hormones is true?

The function of carbohydrate supplements such as sports drinks and carbohydrate gels is

Which statement about enzyme supplements is untrue?

Which supplement is a component of phospholipids in cell membranes?

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

Which statement about lipoic acid is incorrect?

Who might benefit from coenzyme Q 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?

Protein supplements

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.

Which supplement may be helpful for depression?

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

DHEA

Supplements of the amino acid L-tryptophan

Which statement about flavonoid supplementation is correct?

Which of the following statements about melatonin is untrue?

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

Nutrition: Food for Health

Nutrition Guidelines: Applying the Science of Nutrition

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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

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Which of the following statements about oral growth hormones is true?

The function of carbohydrate supplements such as sports drinks and carbohydrate gels is

Which statement about enzyme supplements is untrue?

Which supplement is a component of phospholipids in cell membranes?

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

Which statement about lipoic acid is incorrect?

Who might benefit from coenzyme Q 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?

Protein supplements

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.

Which supplement may be helpful for depression?

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

DHEA

Supplements of the amino acid L-tryptophan

Which statement about flavonoid supplementation is correct?

Which of the following statements about melatonin is untrue?

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

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