Nutrition Dietary Supplements
Which of the following individuals would typically require multivitamin/mineral supplementation the LEAST
20-year-old male college student
Approximately what percentage of Americans takes dietary supplements?
50%
Which of the following is NOT true about the labeling of supplements
A cautionary statement must appear when there are known adverse effects
Which law expanded the FDA's authority to oversee new dietary ingredients?
Food Safety Modernization Act
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 statement about botanical supplements is false?
Natural botanical supplements are nothing like prescription drugs.
Which statement regarding claims of supplement quality made on product labels is true?
Products with USP or NSF certification seals have been tested for quality and purity
Which of the following statements about the safety of dietary supplements is TRUE?
Supplements may provide dietary ingredients at levels that are toxic.
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
Why might a vegan require dietary supplementation?
Vegans do not consume animal products such as dairy and meat
All of the following information would be found on a Supplement Facts Panel EXCEPT:
a health or structure/function claim.
Which of the following could be included on a label as a structure/function claim
antioxidants maintain cell integrity
Most individuals in the United States who take supplements:
are in good health.
A person allergic to milk would be advised to take which of the following supplements
calcium and vitamin D
When choosing a multivitamin supplement, individuals should:
choose supplements carefully to avoid interactions with prescription or over-the-counter drugs
Which of the following descriptions is LEAST consistent with a functional food?
foods that are naturally a good source of several vitamins and minerals
Which ingredient amount would NOT be shown on the Supplement Facts Panel?
gelatin
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
Scientific evidence supports the use of the use of a multivitamin or multimineral supplement in all of the following situations EXCEPT:
healthy adults.
Which structure/function claim would be permissible by the FDA
helps maintain a healthy heart
Supplement manufacturers must report which of the following to the FDA?
illness, injury, or adverse reactions after consumers take the supplement
The disclaimer associated with structure/function claims informs consumers that the claim
is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
All of the following are required on supplement labels EXCEPT:
known adverse effects.
A structure/function claim
makes claims about the effect a product has on the body's structure or function.
Which of the following claims could NOT appear on a supplement label without FDA approval?
may reduce abnormally elevated blood sugar levels
Overall, the regulations around structure/function claims on dietary supplements on labels are
meant to protect customers but are often misleading and overstate a product's benefits
Which of the following is a botanical ingredient contained in a product labeled as a "Tomato Lycopene" supplement?
natural tomato extract
All of the following characteristics would be considered to be accepted composition of a functional food EXCEPT
naturally high in several vitamins and minerals.
Functional foods are also called:
nutraceuticals.
Which of the following foods IS a source of prebiotics
oatmeal
A disclaimer stating that the FDA has NOT evaluated statements made on the product label must be included on the label of:
only supplements that make structure/function claims.
Which type of claim can be used when emerging but limited evidence is available to support the relationship between a supplement ingredient and the reduced risk of a disease or condition?
qualified health claim
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 are potential concerns regarding dietary supplements EXCEPT:
supplement labels are not required to list which ingredients the supplement contains.
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.
All of the following are true of prebiotics EXCEPT
they are typically dietary proteins.
Who might benefit from an iron supplement?
vegans
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
All of the following foods are a source of prebiotics EXCEPT:
yogurt.