Chapter 12

Approximately what percent of Americans take dietary supplements?

50%

Which claim would require approval by the FDA before being placed on the supplement label?

A diet low in total fat may reduce the risk of some cancers.

Which statement best describes the term dietary supplement?

A dietary supplement is a food or substance that supplements the diet and contains one or more dietary ingredients.

Which of the following statements about the safety of dietary supplements is NOT true?

Adverse effects resulting from the use of supplement are seldom serious.

When choosing a multivitamin supplement, what should one do?

Choose supplements carefully to avoid interactions with prescription or over-the-counter drugs.

Which statement best describes the term Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS)?

GRAS additives have been adequately shown by experts to be adequately safe to use.

_____ supplements are dried preparations of flowers, leaves, roots, bark, or seeds.

Herbal

Where on the Supplement Facts Panel would you find information on binders, fillers, or flavors?

Ingredients Not Listed Above

which of the following is a FALSE statement about dietary supplements?

The FDA approves new dietary ingredients in supplements before they are sold.

Which of the following statements about the Supplement Facts Panel is TRUE?

The scientific names of botanicals are not always required.

Which of the following is NOT true of prebiotics?

They are typically dietary proteins.

Which organization provides seals of quality for dietary supplements that have been tested?

United States Pharmacopeial Convention

The term natural:

does not mean a product is safe or effective.

Foods that provide health benefits beyond the traditional nutrients they typically contain are:

functional foods.

The amount of which of the following ingredients would not be shown on the Supplement Facts Panel?

gelatin

For which of the following situations is the use of a multivitamin or multimineral supplement NOT justified by scientific evidence of a beneficial effect?

infants and children

Which of the following is NOT an herbal supplement?

liquid plant extracts

Which adverse effect is linked to high doses of the botanical supplement senna?

liver failure

Which term can be used in a structure/function claim to describe the link between a health condition and a nutrient?

maintain

Which is NOT considered a functional food?

multivitamin

Which of the following is a botanical ingredient contained in a product labeled as a "Tomato Lycopene" supplement?

natural tomato extract

Functional foods are also called _____.

nutraceuticals

Compounds found in foods that promote the growth of beneficial bacteria in the gut are:

prebiotics.

An individual who suffers from constipation may benefit from taking which botanical supplement?

senna

The statement "Diets containing adequate calcium and vitamin D support bone health" is an example of which type of claim?

structure/function claim

Which of the following is NOT regulated by DSHEA?

topical oils

Which of the following choices CORRECTLY matches an individual's circumstances with the recommended supplement?

vegans - vitamin B12

Which is one of the MOST common dietary supplements consumed by Americans?

vitamin D

An individual who is vegan would most likely benefit from which dietary supplement?

vitamin b12

The most common dietary supplement(s) used by Americans:

vitmins daily vitimans

Ingredients in dietary supplements with GRAS status:

were in the food supply prior to implementation of DSHEA.

Which individual would likely benefit from consuming a dietary supplement?

women who may become pregnant

Which of the following foods is NOT a source of prebiotics?

yogurt