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WorksheetsNatural Medicine: Bonus Mark Quiz
Total questions: 64
Worksheet time: 35mins
The body cannot make minerals so they must be obtained through the diet and/or supplements.
True
False
Which of the following is NOT a trace minteral?
chromium
iron
zinc
calcium
Which of the following is an electrolyte?
sodium
calcium
manganese
selenium
What is the most abundant mineral in the body?
calcium
magnesium
phosphorus
copper
A high intake of __________ can promote calcium losses.
sodium
phosphorus
caffeine
all of the above
There are several forms of calcium: citrate provides the highest amount of calcium (40%)
true
false
_______ is Involved in glucose metabolism (enhances effect of insulin); Used for diabetes and for those with impaired glucose tolerance and to lower cholesterol and triglycerides.
chromium
selenium
zinc
iron
The typical diet provides about _________ of the RDA for copper.
50%
99%
75%
25%
Essential for formation of healthy bones and teeth. Used to prevent cavities, harden tooth enamel, and strengthen bones.
fluoride
phosphorus
zinc
selenium
Iodine deficiency is becoming more common in the general population due to restrictions on salt intake for blood pressure.
true
false
Iron deficiency is common in:
women with heavy menstrual bleeding
pregnant women
vegetarians
all of the above
Men and post-menopausal women should choose iron-free multivitamin/mineral supplements to avoid iron excess.
true
false
_______ supports immune system function in those with HIV/AIDS.
selenium
manganese
magnesium
zinc
Evidence suggests that diets supplying at least _________ of potassium per day are associated with a decreased risk of stroke, hypertension, osteoporosis, and kidney stones.
4700mg
2300mg
3100mg
5000mg
___________ are similar in appearance to, or may be, conventional food, are consumed as part of a usual diet, and are demonstrated to have physiological benefits and/or reduce the risk of chronic disease beyond basic nutritional functions.
functional foods
nutrients
healthy foods
supplements
Which of the following functional foods aids in preventing the symptoms of motion sickness and in the treatment of nausea and vomiting associated with pregnancy?
ginger
garlic
flaxseed
cranberries
Which of the following functional foods reduce the risk of coronary heart disease, reduce triglyceride levels,
and increase HDL?
Fish & fish oils
Kale
Soybeans
Onions
__________ is the recommended average daily intake
level based on observed or experimentally determined estimates of nutrient intake of apparently healthy people that are assumed to be adequate.
adequate intake
recommended dietary allowance
tolerable upper intake level
recommended daily amount
What is another name for vitamin B2?
riboflavin
thiamine
niacin
cobalamin
What is another name for vitamin C?
ascorbic acid
niacin
pyridoxine
pantothenic acid
Which of the following is NOT a fat-soluble vitamin?
vitamin A
vitamin E
vitamin D
vitamin B12
Which of the following is a good source of vitamin D?
milk
nuts
vegetable oil
strawberries
Which of the following is a good source of folic acid?
dark leafy vegetables
egg yolk
bananas
avocados
Refined grains have more vitamins, nutrients and fibre than whole-grain options.
true
false
Caloric requirements are dependent upon all of the following EXCEPT:
age
gender
weight
race
According to the 10 principles of a healthy diet, how often should you eat?
every three hours—three small meals and two snacks daily
every six hours—three small meals daily
every three hours—three large meals and one snack daily
every two hours—four small meals daily
To keep the body well hydrated, drink _____ of water daily.
2 to 3 L
1 L
5 L
1.5 L
The IOM recommends adults consume ____ of salt daily to replace amount lost through sweat.
3.8g
5g
4g
6g
______ is a natural sweetener obtained from a plant, and is a good substitute for sugar. It can provide up to 300 times the sweetening power of sugar without the calories
stevia
aspartame
saccharin
dextrose
Coffee should be limited to no more than _______ daily.
2 cups
3 cups
1 cup
must be completely eliminated from the diet
Which of the following are examples of cardiovascular activities? (select all that apply)
brisk walking
swimming
dancing
weight lifting
Should aim for 30 minutes to an hour five times per week (minimum 150 minutes per week) of cardiovascular exercise.
true
false
___________ is particularly important for older adults because they help prevent and slow the muscle and bone loss that occurs with aging.
resistance training
cardiovascular exercise
a good diet
supplementation
_________ after a workout is a great way to improve flexibility and joint health and prevent next-day soreness.
stretching
running
breathing
meditating
1 pound (0.5 kg) of fat burns roughly 50 calories per day, compared to 1 pound (0.5 kg) of muscle, which burns only 2–3 calories per day.
true
false
There are ___ essential vitamins that our bodies need for proper growth, function and maintenance of healthy tissues.
13
14
15
16
Prescription vitamin __ topical products are available to treat skin conditions such as acne.
A
B2
C
E
Vitamin B12 supplements are recommended for:
over age 50
vegetarians
women planning on becoming pregnant
all of the above
_______ is used therapeutically to strengthen fingernails.
biotin
vitamin b2
vitamin e
vitamin b12
Severe deficiency of ________ causes scurvy (bleeding, bruising, hair and tooth loss, joint pain, and swelling).
vitamin C
vitamin B2
vitamin A
folic acid
Vitamin D can be produced in the skin upon exposure to sunlight.
true
false
_________ is essential for blood clotting.
vitamin K
vitamin A
vitamin B12
vitamin C
What is stage one of sleep?
drowsy sleep
REM
delta sleep
deep sleep
The exact amount of sleep needed varies among individuals, but is thought to be between __________ hours for adults.
7 to 9
8 to 9
8 to 10
7 to 10
Persistent difficulty in falling asleep, waking up too early, awakening frequently during the night, or waking up feeling tired and not refreshed could indicate:
insomnia
fatigue
lethargy
malaise
Which of the following is NOT a cause of insomnia?
stress
alcohol
exercise
anxiety
What is the second stage of stress?
alarm
resistance
exhaustion
removal
Aloe vera is a plant that has a long history of use to promote:
skin healing
scar healing
immune function
kidney function
Black cohosh is an herb used for the treatment of:
menopausal symptoms
acne
eczema
psoriasis
Creams containing ________ are used to reduce pain.
cayenne
aloe vera
vitamin e
coenzyme q10
Several studies have shown that _________ can increase athletic performance in sports that involve intense but short bursts of activity.
creatine
cayenne
echinacea
digestive enzymes
__________ shortens the duration of colds and flus and may halt a cold if it is taken at the first sign of symptoms.
echinacea
feverfew
coenzyme q10
vitamin C
Research supports the use of __________ for Alzheimer’s disease, improving memory and cognitive function.
ginkgo biloba
coenzyme q10
garlic
glucosamine
_________ has been shown to help shorten the time needed to fall asleep, improve sleep quality, and help with disrupted sleep cycles.
melatonin
glucosamine
milk thistle
saw palmetto
________ is an herb with a long history of use for treating emotional disorders such as mild to moderate depression.
St. John's Wort
Black cohosh
Tea tree oil
Glucosamine
Which of the following groups of patients should take multivitamins? (select all that apply)
children who are picky eaters
women of child-bearing age
athletes
teens who don't eat healthy diets
When buying a multivitamin, choose the most expensive option because it has higher quality ingredients.
true
false
__________ is an antiseptic for treatment of minor skin irritations, insect bites, and stings.
tea tree oil
aloe vera
zinc oxide
citronella
Which of the following is true about cholesterol?
manufactured in the liver
good cholesterol is HDL
bad cholesterol is LDL
all of the above
Which type of fat should be completely avoided?
trans fatty acids
unsaturated fats
omega-6 fatty acids
omega-3 fatty acids
If a food product contains 11 g of carbohydrate, 4 g of protein, and 3 g of fat per serving, how many calories would be provided from the fat?
27 calories
12 calories
3 calories
44 calories
If a food product contains 20 g of carbohydrate, 12 g of protein, and 9 g of fat per serving, how many calories would be provided from the protein portion?
60 calories
48 calories
108 calories
36 calories
If a food product contains 30 g of carbohydrate, 4 g of protein, and 4 g of fat per serving, how many calories would be provided from the carbohydrate portion?
120 calories
270 calories
16 calories
36 calories
If a food product contains 15 g of carbohydrate, 10 g of protein, and 3 g of fat per serving, how many calories total would this food provide?
127 calories
130 calories
112 calories
122 calories
