chapter 10 quiz
How many B vitamins are there? 8 21 12 3
8
How many Essential Amino Acids (EAAs) are there? 7 11 3 9
9
What are the fat-soluble vitamins? C, D, and K A, B12, C, and D A, D, E, and K B12, B6, and C
A,D,E,K
Which governmental agency regulates dietary supplements in the United Kingdom? Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)
European food safety authority (EFSA)
How does taking "high" doses of vitamin C impact health? It improves the immune system. High doses can improve heart health. High doses can be dangerous. 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.
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.
What is the best definition of essential when discussing human nutrition? Must be obtained in the diet, as the body is incapable of producing the nutrient on its own Another word for macronutrients Contained within healthy food items Needed to build muscle
Must be obtained in the diet, as the body is incapable of producing the nutrient on its own
Which of the following statements is true about proprietary blends? Proprietary blends are used by companies so they can add illegal ingredients. Proprietary blends never contain efficacious doses of ingredients. Proprietary blends should typically be avoided, as the precise amount of each ingredient is not disclosed. Proprietary blends are featured on all supplements.
Proprietary blends should typically be avoided, as the precise amount of each ingredient is not disclosed.
Which of the following is the best source for reviewing information about dietary supplements? PubMed A fitness magazine The supplement company's website A professional athlete
PubMed
How are dietary supplements defined? Regulated substances that are too dangerous to discuss with clients Dietary materials essential for achieving fitness goals Dietary products useful only for bodybuilders Regulated dietary materials used to increase intake of a desired nutritional component
Regulated dietary materials used to increase intake of a desired nutritional component
What is the most appropriate response from a Certified Personal Trainer if a client insists on using a steroid or other harmful substance? Tell them it could help with their training. Provide them with a plan and all the information they may need for use. Tell them no, and refer them to a licensed medical professional for further advice. Tell them no.
Tell them no, and refer them to a licensed medical professional for further advice.
What percentage of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) converts to a biologically available form called eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)? About 90% About 30% About 50% About 5-15%
about 5-15%
Which of the following is a potential benefit of omega-3 fatty acids? Increased energy Proinflammatory properties Anti-inflammatory properties Improved thyroid function
anti-inflammatory properties
Which of the following is true about the biologically active forms of vitamins? Biologically active forms lead to deficiency. Biologically active forms lead to toxicity. Biologically active forms are most effective for augmenting body levels. Biologically active forms are less efficient.
biologically active forms are most effective for augmenting body levels
Vitamin C has a role in which of these functions? Collagen synthesis and immunity Immunity only Increasing bone density Collagen synthesis only
collagen synthesis and immunity
In which of the following pairs are both foods considered to be allergens? Soy and aspartame Dairy and shellfish Gluten and corn Peas and peanuts
dairy and shellfish
Which of the following is a banned substance in the United States? Caffeine Dimethylamylamine (DMAA) Hordenine Creatine
dmaa
Omega-3 fatty acids do not include which of the following fatty acids? Palmitic acid Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)
palmitic acid
Which of the following is a major nutritional contributor to muscle protein synthesis? The essential amino acids Vitamins Minerals Caffeine
the essential amino acids
Which of the following is true of protein shakes? They are dangerous and should be avoided. They are required to build muscle. They are convenient options for increasing protein intake. They are a poor choice for recovery.
they are convenient options for increasing protein intake
Iodine has a major role in which bodily process? Kidney function Heart function Thyroid function Liver function
thyroid function
Ergogenic aids are typically consumed for what purpose? To correct nutrient imbalances To improve athletic performance and/or body composition To mitigate the side effects of medication For general well-being
to improve athletic performance and/or body composition
What is the purpose of the Current Good Manufacturing Practices? To provide guidelines to help ensure quality and purity of products To set prices for supplements To ban illegal substances To set regulations on what ingredients can and cannot be used
to provide guidelines to help ensure quality and purity of products
Accumulating too much of a vitamin or mineral in the body may lead to what? Better outcomes Toxicity Improved performance Deficiency
toxicity
Which vitamin is the most transient? Vitamin A Vitamin D Vitamin E Vitamin C
vitamin C
The water-soluble vitamins include which vitamins? Vitamin C, D, and K Vitamin C, B complex, and D Vitamin C and the B complex vitamins Vitamin C, B complex, and K
vitamin C and the B complex vitamins
Extreme dietary restrictions may increase risk for what? Mineral toxicity Increased bone growth Rapid weight gain Vitamin and mineral deficiencies
vitamin and mineral deficiencies
For what is vitamin D most important? Skin pigmentation Eyesight Hair growth Bone health
Bone health
What is meant by the term tolerable upper limit (UL)? The same as daily value (DV) The amount of a specific nutrient in a single serving The amount recommended for the average person to take The greatest quantity of a vitamin or mineral that may be consumed in a day without risk of an adverse health effect
The greatest quantity of a vitamin or mineral that may be consumed in a day without risk of an adverse health effect
Which of the following is true regarding steroids and other banned substances? They should never be discussed with clients in any capacity. They should always be recommended to clients to help them get results quickly. They have overexaggerated side effects that typically do not occur. They should never be recommended to clients, as they pose undue risk and are often illegal.
They should never be recommended to clients, as they pose undue risk and are often illegal.
Compared to water-soluble vitamins, which of the following is true about fat-soluble vitamins? Fat-soluble vitamins are not as healthy because fat is unhealthy. Fat-soluble vitamins are better for improving overall health. Fat-soluble vitamins accumulate in and deplete quickly from the body. Fat-soluble vitamins take longer to accumulate in and deplete from the body.
fat-soluble vitamins take longer to accumulate in and deplete from the body
The most well-known and well-researched effect of omega-3 fats relates to which of the following? Bone health Athletic performance Endocrine health Heart health
heart health
Creatine is most effective for what purpose? Damaging the kidneys Improving endurance Improving strength and muscle size Improving heart health
improving strength and muscle size
Which of the following is magnesium classified as? Macronutrient Vitamin Trace mineral Macromineral
macromineral
Compared to nonheme iron, heme iron is absorbed how? Less efficiently More efficiently Equally Not at all
more efficiently
