Deck 12: Food and Nutrient Delivery: Complementary and Integrative Medicine and Dietary Supplementation

Question 1

According to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, art and music therapy are classified as

A) manipulative therapies.
B) energy therapies.
C) alternative medical systems.
D) mind-body therapies.

Answer 1

D
Explanation: Art and music therapy, along with meditation and prayer, are classified as mind-body therapies by the NCCAM. Manipulative therapies include massage, yoga, and chiropractic medicine. Energy therapies include magnetic therapy and Reiki. Alternative medical systems include traditional Oriental medicine, ayurveda, and homeopathy.

Question 2

For which medical diagnosis is CAM most frequently used in the United States?

A) Headache
B) Arthritis
C) Head cold
D) Back pain

Answer 2

D
Explanation: CAM was most used for treatment of back pain as reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Head cold treatment was the second most common use of CAM. CAM treatment of arthritis is the fifth most commonly reported use, and treatment of headaches the eighth most commonly reported use.

Question 3

Which type of holistic therapy is based on the belief that you treat like with like?

A) Homeopathy
B) Naturopathy
C) Traditional Oriental medicine
D) Phytotherapy

Answer 3

A
Explanation: Homeopathy helps the body heal itself through the law of similars in which remedies to symptoms are diluted substances that cause the symptoms. Naturopathy focuses on nature as the provider of healing and uses phytotherapy, treatment with plant-based preparations, as one aspect of treatment. Traditional Oriental medicine focuses on establishing balance in regard to life-force energy and uses a variety of techniques in health care.

Question 4

Which of the following types of claims was first established under DSHEA?

A) Authoritative statements
B) Health claims
C) Nutrition claims
D) Structure-function claims

Question 5

The most commonly used dietary supplement in the United States is a _____ supplement.

A) calcium
B) vitamin C
C) vitamin E
D) general multivitamin-mineral supplement

Question 6

Which botanical formulations involve water-based extraction and brewing?

A) Extracts
B) Infusions
C) Tablets
D) Tinctures

Question 7

Which CAM would be considered a manipulative therapy?

A) Homeopathy
B) Yoga
C) Cognitive behavior therapy
D) Magnetic therapy

Question 8

Which of the following assures that a dietary supplement is a quality product that contains what the label states?

A) CDR
B) DSHEA
C) FDA
D) GMP

Question 9

Which of the following trends regarding use of dietary supplements is TRUE?

A) Supplements are used more frequently by younger as opposed to older adults.
B) Supplements are used more frequently by minorities than whites.
C) Supplements are used more frequently by people who read food labels.
D) Supplements are used more frequently by people with BMIs above 25 kg/m².

Question 10

What is the term that refers to the dislocation of part of the body, which is thought to interfere with normal nerve function?

A) Moxibustion
B) Subluxation
C) Meridian
D) Pharmacognosy

Question 11

According to the FDA, which of the following descriptions applies to a dietary supplement?

A) Ingested to affect structure or function of the body
B) Consumed for its taste, aroma, or nutritive value
C) Used to diagnose, cure, mitigate, treat, or prevent disease
D) Applied to the body for cleansing, beautifying, or altering appearance

Question 12

The most commonly reported CAM practice in the United States is

A) prayer.
B) meditation.
C) natural product use.
D) herbal supplement use.

Question 13

Decoction is made by

A) steeping fresh or dried herbs in hot water for a few minutes.
B) extracting active components of an herb in glycerol.
C) enclosing herbal material in a hard shell made from plant-derived cellulose.
D) boiling plant components for 30 to 60 minutes.

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons that there has been an increased usage of CAM in the United States?

A) CAM is not as expensive as conventional medicine.
B) CAM is used when conventional medicine has little to offer in effective treatment.
C) CAM is used when conventional medicine has significant risks and side effects.
D) CAM has a history of efficacy in treatment of some conditions.

Question 15

What is the name of the process in which a homeopathic remedy is shaken more than 100 times?

A) Moxibustion
B) Succussion
C) Pharmacognosy
D) Potentization

Question 16

Which program has developed fact sheets about dietary supplements that can be used by health professionals to educate clients?

A) NCCAM
B) ODS
C) FDA
D) AHRQ

Question 17

Which type of holistic therapy is based on the belief that Qi is the balancing force of the body?

A) Homeopathy
B) Naturopathy
C) Traditional Chinese medicine
D) Phytotherapy

Question 18

During a nutrition assessment, the patient indicates that she uses a particular dietary supplement. At a minimum, what aspects of the supplement should be researched and reviewed before making a recommendation for continued use?

A) The supplement's efficacy, its application to the cited health problem, and its safety
B) The source or origin of the supplement, its safety, and alternative treatments for the health problem
C) The CDR's evaluation of the supplement, the administration instructions, and the potential side effects
D) The form of the supplement, its application to the cited health problem, and its mechanism of action