HUN - Spotlight D Summative Quiz
Which of the following is a TRUE statement regarding the regulation of dietary supplements?
It is not uncommon for supplements to be contaminated with banned substances.
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the quality of dietary supplements?
Manufacturers often ignore FDA regulations.
Which of the following statements about the safety of dietary supplements is TRUE?
Supplements may provide dietary ingredients at levels that are toxic.
Which of the following individuals would typically require multivitamin/mineral supplementation the LEAST?
20-year-old male college student
Which acronym may appear on a dietary supplement indicating that it has been certified by an independent laboratory to be pure and produced using good manufacturing processes?
USP
A person allergic to milk would be advised to take which of the following supplements?
calcium and vitamin D
Which of the following is NOT a dietary ingredient?
gelatin
Which of the following herbal supplements would NOT be recommended before surgery because of the potential for increased bleeding?
ginkgo biloba
Which of the following IS a botanical ingredient but is NOT an herbal ingredient?
green tea liquid extract
Which of the following foods would NOT be considered a functional food?
grilled chicken breast
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of a healthy population of gut bacteria?
reduced incidence of diabetes
The FDA routinely monitors supplements for:
reports of adverse reactions.
Dietary ingredients that may be present in a dietary supplement include all of the following EXCEPT:
stabilizers.
All of the following statements are true of herbal supplements EXCEPT:
the term "natural" is regulated by the FDA when used on an herbal supplement.
An elderly female has osteoporosis. She is evaluating the labels of several different dietary supplements to help prevent further bone loss. Which supplement would be the best choice?
vitamin D, 100% DV; vitamin K, 50% DV; calcium, 50% DV; magnesium, 20% DV; USP seal
Which of the following foods IS a source of prebiotics?
oatmeal
Which of the following is NOT true about the labeling of supplements?
A cautionary statement must appear when there are known adverse effects.
Which of the following could be included on a label as a structure/function claim?
antioxidants maintain cell integrity
Which of the following claims could NOT appear on a supplement label without FDA approval?
may reduce abnormally elevated blood sugar levels
All of the following characteristics would be considered to be accepted composition of a functional food EXCEPT:
naturally high in several vitamins and minerals.