All of the following are true concerning prebiotics and probiotics except:
A) They are considered to be functional foods.
B) Prebiotics are live bacteria.
C) They are thought to increase resistance to various diseases.
D) Sources of probiotics include yogurt with live culture, kefir, and miso.
Q. 2What would you tell someone who consistently eats a cheeseburger, french fries, and a large soda for lunch, but insists that their diet is healthy enough because they take vitamins daily?
A) They should also buy herbal supplements.
B) They are right in what they are doing and should keep it up.
C) Their risk of heart disease from such a high-fat diet is not lowered by taking vitamins.
D) They should also increase their intake of protein which is probably too low.
Q. 3Who might benefit from a vitamin or mineral supplement?
A) Adults at risk for osteoporosis
B) The elderly whose food intakes may be limited
C) People who don't drink fluoridated water
D) Vegans who don't consume fortified foods
E) All of the above
Q. 4What would you tell a friend who believes the claims made on supplement containers?
A) Supplements can have adverse effects on the body regardless of claims made.
B) Most health professionals favor generic supplements regardless of independent testing.
C) Claims made on supplement containers are likely to be true.
D) The FDA does not evaluate the quality of supplements.
Q. 5If you are diagnosed with a nutrient deficiency you should:
A) increase your intake of the B complex vitamins.
B) visit a health food store and ask the advice of a salesperson.
C) consult your health care provider before taking supplements.
D) take a supplement that contains 100 to 200 of the Daily Value of the specific nutrient you are deficient in.
Q. 6Which of the following factors may influence whether negative side effects from an herbal supplement occur?
A) The amount taken
B) The duration of use
C) Age of the user
D) Health status of the user
E) All of the above
Q. 7Which of the following may help maintain desirable blood cholesterol levels?
A) Garlic
B) Plant stanols and sterols
C) Echinacea
D) Ginkgo biloba
E) a and b
Q. 8Which of the following is often taken by athletes to increase performance but may contribute to kidney disease?
A) Creatine
B) Plant stanols and sterols
C) Echinacea
D) Ginkgo biloba
E) DHEA
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