You recommend that your friend not take Stress Formula Vitamin C supplements because:

You recommend that your friend not take Stress Formula Vitamin C supplements because:
 a. vitamin C is not involved in the release of the stress hormones from the adrenal gland.
  b. Stress Formula supplements are more expensive than other types of vitamin C supplements.
  c. you cannot be sure if the form of vitamin C in the supplements is effective and safe.
  d. the amount of vitamin C required by the body to recover from stress is easily obtained from whole fruits and vegetables.
  e. vitamin C toxicity is a serious concern, especially from supplements.

Q. 2

The USP symbol on the label of a vitamin supplement means that:
 a. it has been tested for safety.
 b. it has been tested for effectiveness.
 c. it has been scientifically proven to prevent chronic disease.
 d. it provides 100 of the Daily Value for most vitamins and minerals.
  e. it contains the ingredients listed on the label.

Q. 3

People whose diets are rich in vegetables and fruits have low rates of:
 a. cancer.
 b. lung disease.
  c. rickets.
 d. osteoporosis.
  e. toxicity.

Q. 4

Research regarding the benefits or risks of taking vitamin supplements to reduce risk of chronic diseases has shown that:
 a. vitamin C supplements are associated with reduced chronic disease risk.
 b. people who take vitamin E supplements have lower rates of heart disease.
 c. beta-carotene supplement use increases lung cancer risk in smokers.
 d. all supplements sold in this country are safe.
 e. supplements can fix nutrient deficiencies so a diet that lacks many nutrients is not dangerous.

Q. 5

Antioxidant nutrients that actively scavenge and quench free radicals in the body include:
 a. chromium.
 b. riboflavin.
 c. vitamin B12.
 d. potassium.
 e. vitamin E.

Q. 6

A manufacturer's website claims their heart health supplement is an alternative to prescription lipid-lowering drugs. This dietary supplement:
 a. may be contaminated with steroid hormones, toxic plant material, toxic heavy metals, or bacteria.
  b. has been proven to be a safe and effective alternative to the medications.
 c. cannot be removed from store shelves even if adverse effects are reported.
 d. has been tested and shown to contain the ingredients in the exact amounts listed on the label.
  e. provides an effective low-cost alternative for people with heart disease who lack health insurance.

Q. 7

A woman who has been following a vegan diet and now has become pregnant most likely needs _____ supplements.
 a. vitamin C and vitamin A
 b. vitamin D and vitamin B12
  c. vitamin E and vitamin K
 d. vitamin D and niacin
 e. folate and vitamin K