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