Spotlight D quiz

Define DSHEA & When was it established?

Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act - Oct 15, 1994

_______ substances don’t need FDA approval before being marketed, so many long-standing supplement ingredients have not undergone FDA scrutiny for safety.

GRAS (generally recognized as safe)

For new dietary ingredients, DSHEA requires that manufacturers must notify the FDA ____ days before the product is to be introduced.

75

_____ describe a relationship between a dietary ingredient and a reduced risk of a disease or condition.

health claim

Companies can make a ________ claim on the label about how that product could affect the body’s structure or function.

structure/function

_____ any supplement that is derived from plants and may include liquid extracts, oils, or herbs.

botanicals

___________ subset of botanicals that are typically dried preparations of flowers, leaves, roots, bark, or seeds.

herbal supplements

Food manufacturers may opt to add other nutrients to food products to boost nutritional value and potential health benefits aka

functional foods / nutraceuticals

Nondigestible carbohydrates broken down by bacteria in the large intestine are known as _____.

Live beneficial microorganisms found in fermented foods are known as _______.

prebiotics

probiotics

(Prebiotics/Probiotics) foster the growth of healthy bacteria in the gut.

Prebiotics

Prebiotics/Probiotics) when consumed in sufficient amounts, may confer gastrointestinal and other health benefits.

Probiotics

Which of the following is one of the dietary supplements MOST commonly consumed by Americans?

vitamin A

folic acid

vitamin D

vitamin C

vitamin D

What information would be found on a Supplement Facts Panel?

list of dietary ingredients

the quantity of the package contents

directions on how to take the supplement

the safety and efficacy data of the supplement

list of dietary ingredients

The FDA monitors supplements for:

adverse effects.

efficacy.

purity.

potency.

adverse effects

Scientific evidence supports the use of the use of a multivitamin or multimineral supplement in all of the following situations EXCEPT:

women who are pregnant with twins.

individuals who are on restricted diets.

individuals who are alcohol-dependent drinkers.

healthy adults.

healthy adults

All of the following are potential concerns regarding dietary supplements EXCEPT:

supplements do not undergo the rigorous testing for effectiveness, interaction, or safety requirements that prescription and over-the-counter drugs do.

because dietary supplements are not regulated as rigorously as drugs, supplements are sometimes sold contaminated with banned substances.

supplement labels are not required to list which ingredients the supplement contains.

supplements have the potential to be harmful.

supplement labels are not required to list which ingredients the supplement contains

Which statement would be considered a selected qualified health claim?

Consuming a diet that is adequate in calcium will help to build strong bones and teeth.

Diets low in saturated fats and rich in foods such as fruits and vegetables, which contain soluble fibers, may reduce the risk of heart disease.

A diet rich in folate may help to reduce the risk of a woman giving birth to an infant with neural tube defects.

Green tea may reduce the risk of breast or prostate cancer. The FDA has established there is little scientific evidence for this claim.

Green tea may reduce the risk of breast or prostate cancer. The FDA has established there is little scientific evidence for this claim.

All of these would be considered phytonutrients EXCEPT:

calcium.

anthocyanins.

lycopene.

plant sterols.

calcium

Who might benefit from an iron supplement?

individuals who do not consume dairy products

vegans

male athletes

women older than 50 years

vegans

Which statement about herbal supplements is false?

Some herbs appear to have no adverse effects.

They are often found to contain none of the herb on the product label.

Herbal supplement are always safe to take if the product directions are followed.

The same herb may have both positive and adverse effects.

Herbal supplement are always safe to take if the product directions are followed.

All of the following are benefits of "good" bacteria in the large intestine EXCEPT:

they reduce gut infections.

they synthesize vitamin K.

they promote immune system health.

they reduce the risk of obesity.

they reduce the risk of obesity

What is the main difference between functional foods and dietary supplements?

All functional foods must contain a structure/function claim on their label; all dietary supplements must contain a health claim on their label.

The safety of functional foods cannot be determined; dietary supplements are generally recognized as safe.

Functional foods naturally contain or have been enhanced with health-promoting nutrients; supplements are intended to supplement the diet.

Functional foods are regulated by the FDA; supplements are not.

Functional foods naturally contain or have been enhanced with health-promoting nutrients; supplements are intended to supplement the diet.