NASM CPT Chapter 10 Quiz
Why is third-party verification important?
It provides unbiased testing for a product.
Calcium is of principal importance for what?
Maintaining strong bones
How does taking "high" doses of vitamin C impact health?
More is not always better. In some cases, increasing the dosage does not come with many adverse effects, but it also does not increase health benefits. An increased dose of Vitamin C over 1 g reduces absorption.
Omega-3 fatty acids do not include which of the following fatty acids?
Palmitic acid
What is the purpose of the Current Good Manufacturing Practices?
To provide guidelines to help ensure quality and purity of products
Which vitamin has an increased risk of causing toxicity?
Vitamin A
Extreme dietary restrictions may increase risk for what?
Vitamin and mineral deficiencies
Iodine has a major role in which bodily process?
Thyroid function
The most well-known and well-researched effect of omega-3 fats relates to which of the following?
Heart health
Which governmental agency regulates dietary supplements in Australia?
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA)