Question 1

Which herbal remedy should only be used under medical supervision due to multiple interactions?

Accepted Answer

A) echinacea 
B) garlic 
C) ginkgo biloba 
D) St.John's wort 
E) ginger 
A) echinacea 
B) garlic 
C) ginkgo biloba 
D) St.John's wort 
E) ginger D

Question 2

Match each term with the appropriate definition.
-​herbal remedies

Accepted Answer

A) non-digestible carbohydrates that serve as food for and promote the growth of beneficial microorganisms in the small intestine and colon 
B) also called botanicals 
C) combinations of prebiotics and probiotics that interact in ways that generally benefit both and the health of the host 
D) live microorganisms which resist digestion,and when administered in adequate amounts of appropriate strains,confer health benefits to the host 
E) any products intended to supplement the diet 
A) non-digestible carbohydrates that serve as food for and promote the growth of beneficial microorganisms in the small intestine and colon 
B) also called botanicals 
C) combinations of prebiotics and probiotics that interact in ways that generally benefit both and the health of the host 
D) live microorganisms which resist digestion,and when administered in adequate amounts of appropriate strains,confer health benefits to the host 
E) any products intended to supplement the diet B

Question 3

If a function claim is made on the label or package inserts,the label or insert must include the FDA disclaimer,which states that the _____.

Accepted Answer

A) validity of the claim is supported by an independent research organization 
B) effectiveness of the product is supported by scientific research 
C) purity and potency of the supplement are guaranteed 
D) side effects are minimal 
E) FDA does not support the claim 
A) validity of the claim is supported by an independent research organization 
B) effectiveness of the product is supported by scientific research 
C) purity and potency of the supplement are guaranteed 
D) side effects are minimal 
E) FDA does not support the claim E

Question 4

Herbal remedies have been used in traditional medicine in China and India for over 5,000 years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which dietary supplement lacks beneficial effects or has adverse side effects according to human studies with various herbal remedies?

Accepted Answer

A) ginseng 
B) prebiotics 
C) ginger 
D) licorice root 
E) vitamin K 
A) ginseng 
B) prebiotics 
C) ginger 
D) licorice root 
E) vitamin K

Question 6

The FDA largely relies on reports of ill effects from manufacturers,health professionals,and _____.

Accepted Answer

A) U.S.Pharmacopeia 
B) other government agencies 
C) university laboratories 
D) consumers 
E) independent laboratories 
A) U.S.Pharmacopeia 
B) other government agencies 
C) university laboratories 
D) consumers 
E) independent laboratories

Question 7

All plant-based substances,such as those found in herbal remedies,are safe.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Match each term with the appropriate definition.
-​synbiotics

Accepted Answer

A) non-digestible carbohydrates that serve as food for and promote the growth of beneficial microorganisms in the small intestine and colon 
B) also called botanicals 
C) combinations of prebiotics and probiotics that interact in ways that generally benefit both and the health of the host 
D) live microorganisms which resist digestion,and when administered in adequate amounts of appropriate strains,confer health benefits to the host 
E) any products intended to supplement the diet 
A) non-digestible carbohydrates that serve as food for and promote the growth of beneficial microorganisms in the small intestine and colon 
B) also called botanicals 
C) combinations of prebiotics and probiotics that interact in ways that generally benefit both and the health of the host 
D) live microorganisms which resist digestion,and when administered in adequate amounts of appropriate strains,confer health benefits to the host 
E) any products intended to supplement the diet

Question 9

Match each term with the appropriate definition.
-​probiotics

Accepted Answer

A) non-digestible carbohydrates that serve as food for and promote the growth of beneficial microorganisms in the small intestine and colon 
B) also called botanicals 
C) combinations of prebiotics and probiotics that interact in ways that generally benefit both and the health of the host 
D) live microorganisms which resist digestion,and when administered in adequate amounts of appropriate strains,confer health benefits to the host 
E) any products intended to supplement the diet 
A) non-digestible carbohydrates that serve as food for and promote the growth of beneficial microorganisms in the small intestine and colon 
B) also called botanicals 
C) combinations of prebiotics and probiotics that interact in ways that generally benefit both and the health of the host 
D) live microorganisms which resist digestion,and when administered in adequate amounts of appropriate strains,confer health benefits to the host 
E) any products intended to supplement the diet

Question 10

Dietary supplements are intended to prevent disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Match each herbal remedy with the appropriate effectiveness.
-​garlic

Accepted Answer

A) may improve cognitive and social function in people with Alzheimer's disease 
B) may diminish upper respiratory infection 
C) may reduce motion sickness,nausea,and vomiting 
D) may decrease blood pressure to a small extent 
E) may relieve mild to moderate depression 
A) may improve cognitive and social function in people with Alzheimer's disease 
B) may diminish upper respiratory infection 
C) may reduce motion sickness,nausea,and vomiting 
D) may decrease blood pressure to a small extent 
E) may relieve mild to moderate depression

Question 12

About half of U.S.adults use one or more of the dietary supplement products available on the market.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The Supplement Facts panel must include a listing of ingredients.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which food is a source of prebiotics?

Accepted Answer

A) buttermilk 
B) rye 
C) soy sauce 
D) sauerkraut 
E) cream cheese 
A) buttermilk 
B) rye 
C) soy sauce 
D) sauerkraut 
E) cream cheese

Question 15

Which food is a source of probiotics?

Accepted Answer

A) cottage cheese 
B) peanut butter 
C) garlic 
D) milk 
E) cranberry juice 
A) cottage cheese 
B) peanut butter 
C) garlic 
D) milk 
E) cranberry juice

Question 16

Discuss at least five considerations when choosing and using dietary supplements.​

Accepted Answer

1.Undertake research on the supplement y

Question 17

Which herbal remedy acts as an anticoagulant and should not be used by people with bleeding or seizure disorders?

Accepted Answer

A) echinacea 
B) garlic 
C) ginkgo biloba 
D) St.John's wort 
E) ginger 
A) echinacea 
B) garlic 
C) ginkgo biloba 
D) St.John's wort 
E) ginger

Question 18

According to _____ regulations,dietary supplements must be labeled with a Supplemental Facts panel.

Accepted Answer

A) FTC 
B) FDA 
C) USDA 
D) NIH 
E) HHS 
A) FTC 
B) FDA 
C) USDA 
D) NIH 
E) HHS

Question 19

Prebiotics,probiotics,and synbiotics have been found to benefit health by increasing the _____.

Accepted Answer

A) number of red blood cells in the body 
B) health-promoting functions of phytochemicals in the body 
C) strength of the cardiovascular system 
D) absorption of certain vitamins 
E) mass of beneficial microorganisms in the small intestines and colon 
A) number of red blood cells in the body 
B) health-promoting functions of phytochemicals in the body 
C) strength of the cardiovascular system 
D) absorption of certain vitamins 
E) mass of beneficial microorganisms in the small intestines and colon

Question 20

A safety concern of ginger is that it may cause gastrointestinal upset.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 24: Dietary Supplements and Functional Foods

Which herbal remedy should only be used under medical supervision due to multiple interactions?

Match each term with the appropriate definition. -​herbal remedies

If a function claim is made on the label or package inserts,the label or insert must include the FDA disclaimer,which states that the _____.

Herbal remedies have been used in traditional medicine in China and India for over 5,000 years.

Which dietary supplement lacks beneficial effects or has adverse side effects according to human studies with various herbal remedies?

The FDA largely relies on reports of ill effects from manufacturers,health professionals,and _____.

All plant-based substances,such as those found in herbal remedies,are safe.

Match each term with the appropriate definition. -​synbiotics

Match each term with the appropriate definition. -​probiotics

Dietary supplements are intended to prevent disease.

Match each herbal remedy with the appropriate effectiveness. -​garlic

About half of U.S.adults use one or more of the dietary supplement products available on the market.

The Supplement Facts panel must include a listing of ingredients.

Which food is a source of prebiotics?

Which food is a source of probiotics?

Discuss at least five considerations when choosing and using dietary supplements.​

Which herbal remedy acts as an anticoagulant and should not be used by people with bleeding or seizure disorders?

According to _____ regulations,dietary supplements must be labeled with a Supplemental Facts panel.

Prebiotics,probiotics,and synbiotics have been found to benefit health by increasing the _____.

A safety concern of ginger is that it may cause gastrointestinal upset.

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Match each term with the appropriate definition. -herbal remedies

Match each term with the appropriate definition. -synbiotics

Match each term with the appropriate definition. -probiotics

Match each herbal remedy with the appropriate effectiveness. -garlic

Discuss at least five considerations when choosing and using dietary supplements.