Multiple-Choice Questions

1) A dietary supplement would NOT contain

A) vitamins and minerals.

B) herbs or other botanicals.

C) amino acids.

D) soil samples.

2) 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)

3) 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.

4) 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.

5) 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

6) 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.

7) 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.