Deck 26: Dietary Supplements: Necessity or Waste

Question 1

Dietary supplements should NOT be considered as substitutes for whole foods.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Herbs can act the same way as drugs; they can cause medical problems if not used correctly.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

There are currently no federal guidelines or practices to ensure the purity, quality, safety, and composition of dietary supplements.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Who is responsible for determining the safety and efficacy of any dietary supplement?

A)the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
B)the manufacturer of the supplement
C)the Attorney General
D)the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

Question 5

Which of the following would NOT be an effective strategy to follow when trying to evaluate the safety and quality of a particular supplement?

A)Look for the U.S. Pharmacopoeia (U.S.P.)symbol.
B)Buy nationally recognized brands.
C)Purchase products labeled "natural."
D)Contact the company to request additional information.

Question 6

Unless prescribed by a qualified practitioner, taking a single-nutrient supplement is NOT recommended because it

A)may quickly lead to a nutrient toxicity.
B)will cost too much money.
C)might lead to a nutrient dependency.
D)might reduce your appetite.

Question 7

Dietary supplements need approval from the FDA before they are marketed.

Question 8

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

A)Dietary supplements do not need approval from the FDA before they are marketed.
B)All supplements sold in the U.S. must contain the U.S.P. symbol.
C)There are no rules to limit the amount of a nutrient in any dietary supplement.
D)There are no federal guidelines to ensure the purity, safety, and quality of supplements.

Question 9

The regulation of dietary supplements is just as rigorous as the regulation of drugs.

Question 10

The ideal nutritional strategy for optimizing health is to

A)eat a healthful diet containing a variety of whole foods.
B)eat foods you like and take a one-a-day supplement.
C)eat a healthful diet but take a one-a-day supplement "to be sure."
D)eat what you want but take a supplement containing 100% or more of recommended levels.

Question 11

The FDA must prove a supplement is unsafe before it can be removed from the market.

Question 12

Which of the following individuals would LEAST likely need dietary supplementation?

A)pregnant teenagers
B)people with lactose intolerance
C)people who eat a vegan diet
D)people who eat a balanced diet

Question 13

Taking supplements will increase your energy level.

Question 14

The use of herbs to promote health and treat discomfort and disease is a relatively recent occurrence.

Question 15

According to the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994, dietary supplements are categorized as drugs.

Question 16

A dietary supplement would NOT contain

A)vitamins and minerals.
B)herbs or other botanicals.
C)amino acids.
D)soil samples.

Question 17

The FDA does not test any supplement for safety before it is marketed.