Nasm Ch.10 quiz
What is a primary difference between a food label and a supplement label?
A supplement label only needs to list what is present, not specific amounts.
Which governmental agency regulates dietary supplements in the United Kingdom?
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)
Which of the following is magnesium classified as?
Macromineral
Which two electrolytes are most commonly supplemented by athletes to replace those lost in sweat?
Sodium and potassium
Which of the following is iron considered to be?
Trace mineral
For what is vitamin D most important?
bone health
Iodine has a major role in which bodily process?
Thyroid function
Which is very important as a prenatal vitamin?
Folate
Vitamin and mineral supplements are which kind of supplements?
Health supplements
What is meant by the term tolerable upper limit (UL)?
The greatest quantity of a vitamin or mineral that may be consumed in a day without risk of an adverse health effect