Question 1

The dosage of vitamin and mineral supplements can safely be exceeded.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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

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 3

Prebiotics,probiotics,and synbiotics have been found to benefit health by enhancing the absorption of certain _____.

Accepted Answer

A) essential fatty acids 
B) vitamins 
C) amino acids 
D) glucose 
E) minerals 
A) essential fatty acids 
B) vitamins 
C) amino acids 
D) glucose 
E) minerals

Question 4

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

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 5

The USP logo on a supplement label indicates that the product _____.

Accepted Answer

A) meets standards for disintegration,purity,potency,and labeling 
B) is safe for everyone to use 
C) is effective 
D) has been approved by the FTC 
E) has been approved by the FDA 
A) meets standards for disintegration,purity,potency,and labeling 
B) is safe for everyone to use 
C) is effective 
D) has been approved by the FTC 
E) has been approved by the FDA

Question 6

Which bacterium helps prevent disease through a variety of mechanisms?

Accepted Answer

A) Staphylococcus aureus 
B) Listeria 
C) E.coli 0157:H7 
D) Lactobacillus 
E) Salmonella 
A) Staphylococcus aureus 
B) Listeria 
C) E.coli 0157:H7 
D) Lactobacillus 
E) Salmonella

Question 7

Alan is a 30-year-old man who has recently lost 30 pounds.He lost the excess weight by watching his diet and working out.He still would like to lose the last ten pounds he gained through his 20s,most of which is in his abdominal area.Recently,he has become frustrated because his weight loss has slowed down.He has seen advertisements on the Internet and in several fitness magazines for a weight-loss supplement called Acai Berry Plus.The product ads state that the powerful antioxidants in the supplement will melt away abdominal fat and remove waste from the body while he is sleeping.Alan is tempted to purchase the product in an attempt to quickly lose that last ten pounds.However,before he decides to purchase the Acai Berry Plus supplement,he learns that there are ingredients in the product he is unfamiliar with.The ingredients list declares the product contains ephedra,ginseng,coenzyme Q10,acai berry extract,chromium,potassium,caffeine,and wheat.
-Which ingredient in the acai berry supplement is a prebiotic?

Accepted Answer

A) coenzyme Q10 
B) chromium 
C) ephedra 
D) wheat 
E) potassium 
A) coenzyme Q10 
B) chromium 
C) ephedra 
D) wheat 
E) potassium

Question 8

Use of probiotics may cause _____.

Accepted Answer

A) ulcers 
B) temporary gas and bloating 
C) irregular heartbeats 
D) hypertension 
E) a temporary spike in insulin 
A) ulcers 
B) temporary gas and bloating 
C) irregular heartbeats 
D) hypertension 
E) a temporary spike in insulin

Question 9

Structure/function claims on a supplement label can refer to treatment effects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

When choosing a dietary supplement,choose vitamin and mineral supplements containing 100% of the Daily Value or less.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In 1994,Congress passed the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Match each herbal remedy with the appropriate effectiveness.
-​Saint John's wort

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 13

Creatine is an example of a _____ supplement.

Accepted Answer

A) ​vitamin 
B) herb 
C) protein and amino acid 
D) fat 
E) ​prebiotic 
A) ​vitamin 
B) herb 
C) protein and amino acid 
D) fat 
E) ​prebiotic

Question 14

A person experiencing blood loss may benefit from _____ supplements.

Accepted Answer

A) zinc 
B) magnesium 
C) sodium 
D) iron 
E) potassium 
A) zinc 
B) magnesium 
C) sodium 
D) iron 
E) potassium

Question 15

Match each term with the appropriate definition.
-​dietary supplements

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 16

​Which herbal remedy may decrease blood clotting and interact with blood thinners?

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 17

Who implemented an "Adverse Events Reporting System" website?

Accepted Answer

A) quackwatch.org 
B) FTC 
C) FDA 
D) USDA 
E) ChooseMyPlate.gov 
A) quackwatch.org 
B) FTC 
C) FDA 
D) USDA 
E) ChooseMyPlate.gov

Question 18

Miso soup is a source of prebiotics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

It is unsafe for people who have an autoimmune disorder to use _____.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

Pregnant or breastfeeding women should seek medical advice before taking an herbal remedy.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 24: Dietary Supplements and Functional Foods

The dosage of vitamin and mineral supplements can safely be exceeded.

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

Prebiotics,probiotics,and synbiotics have been found to benefit health by enhancing the absorption of certain _____.

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

The USP logo on a supplement label indicates that the product _____.

Which bacterium helps prevent disease through a variety of mechanisms?

Use of probiotics may cause _____.

Structure/function claims on a supplement label can refer to treatment effects.

When choosing a dietary supplement,choose vitamin and mineral supplements containing 100% of the Daily Value or less.

In 1994,Congress passed the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act.

Match each herbal remedy with the appropriate effectiveness. -​Saint John's wort

Creatine is an example of a _____ supplement.

A person experiencing blood loss may benefit from _____ supplements.

Match each term with the appropriate definition. -​dietary supplements

​Which herbal remedy may decrease blood clotting and interact with blood thinners?

Who implemented an "Adverse Events Reporting System" website?

Miso soup is a source of prebiotics.

It is unsafe for people who have an autoimmune disorder to use _____.

Pregnant or breastfeeding women should seek medical advice before taking an herbal remedy.​

Key Nutrition Concepts and Terms

The Inside Story about Nutrition and Health

Ways of Knowing about Nutrition

Understanding Food and Nutrition Labels

Nutrition, Attitudes, and Behavior

Healthy Diets: the Dietary Guidelines: MyPlate: and More

How the Body Uses Food: Digestion and Absorption

Calories: Food: Energy: and Energy Balance

Obesity to Underweight: The Highs and Lows of Weight Status

Weight Control: The Myths and Realities

Disordered Eating:Anorexia Nervosa: Bulimia: and Pica

Useful Facts about Sugars: Starches: and Fiber

Diabetes Now

Alcohol: The Positives and Negatives

Proteins and Amino Acids

Vegetarian Diets

Food Allergies and Intolerances

Fats and Cholesterol in Health

Nutrition and Heart Disease

Vitamins and Your Health

Phytochemicals

Diet and Cancer

Good Things to Know About Minerals

Water Is an Essential Nutrient

Nutrition:Gene Interactions in Health and Disease

Nutrition and Physical Fitness for Everyone

Nutrition and Physical Performance

Good Nutrition for Life: Pregnancy: Breastfeeding: and Intimacy

Nutriton for Growing Years: Childhood and Adolescence

Nutrition and Health Maintenance for Adults of All Ages

The Multiple Dimensions of Food Safety

Aspects of Global Nutrition

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Match each herbal remedy with the appropriate effectiveness. -echinacea

Match each herbal remedy with the appropriate effectiveness. -ginger

Match each herbal remedy with the appropriate effectiveness. -Saint John's wort

Match each term with the appropriate definition. -dietary supplements

Which herbal remedy may decrease blood clotting and interact with blood thinners?

Pregnant or breastfeeding women should seek medical advice before taking an herbal remedy.