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Natural Medicine: Bonus Mark Quiz

Total questions: 64

Worksheet time: 35mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The body cannot make minerals so they must be obtained through the diet and/or supplements.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

Which of the following is NOT a trace minteral?

a)

chromium

b)

iron

c)

zinc

d)

calcium

3.

Which of the following is an electrolyte?

a)

sodium

b)

calcium

c)

manganese

d)

selenium

4.

What is the most abundant mineral in the body?

a)

calcium

b)

magnesium

c)

phosphorus

d)

copper

5.

A high intake of __________ can promote calcium losses.

a)

sodium

b)

phosphorus

c)

caffeine

d)

all of the above

6.

There are several forms of calcium: citrate provides the highest amount of calcium (40%)

a)

true

b)

false

7.

_______ 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.

a)

chromium

b)

selenium

c)

zinc

d)

iron

8.

The typical diet provides about _________ of the RDA for copper.

a)

50%

b)

99%

c)

75%

d)

25%

9.

Essential for formation of healthy bones and teeth. Used to prevent cavities, harden tooth enamel, and strengthen bones.

a)

fluoride

b)

phosphorus

c)

zinc

d)

selenium

10.

Iodine deficiency is becoming more common in the general population due to restrictions on salt intake for blood pressure.

a)

true

b)

false

11.

Iron deficiency is common in:

a)

women with heavy menstrual bleeding

b)

pregnant women

c)

vegetarians

d)

all of the above

12.

Men and post-menopausal women should choose iron-free multivitamin/mineral supplements to avoid iron excess.

a)

true

b)

false

13.

_______ supports immune system function in those with HIV/AIDS.

a)

selenium

b)

manganese

c)

magnesium

d)

zinc

14.

Evidence suggests that diets supplying at least _________ of potassium per day are associated with a decreased risk of stroke, hypertension, osteoporosis, and kidney stones.

a)

4700mg

b)

2300mg

c)

3100mg

d)

5000mg

15.

___________ 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.

a)

functional foods

b)

nutrients

c)

healthy foods

d)

supplements

16.

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?

a)

ginger

b)

garlic

c)

flaxseed

d)

cranberries

17.

Which of the following functional foods reduce the risk of coronary heart disease, reduce triglyceride levels,

and increase HDL?

a)

Fish & fish oils

b)

Kale

c)

Soybeans

d)

Onions

18.

__________ 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.

a)

adequate intake

b)

recommended dietary allowance

c)

tolerable upper intake level

d)

recommended daily amount

19.

What is another name for vitamin B2?

a)

riboflavin

b)

thiamine

c)

niacin

d)

cobalamin

20.

What is another name for vitamin C?

a)

ascorbic acid

b)

niacin

c)

pyridoxine

d)

pantothenic acid

21.

Which of the following is NOT a fat-soluble vitamin?

a)

vitamin A

b)

vitamin E

c)

vitamin D

d)

vitamin B12

22.

Which of the following is a good source of vitamin D?

a)

milk

b)

nuts

c)

vegetable oil

d)

strawberries

23.

Which of the following is a good source of folic acid?

a)

dark leafy vegetables

b)

egg yolk

c)

bananas

d)

avocados

24.

Refined grains have more vitamins, nutrients and fibre than whole-grain options.

a)

true

b)

false

25.

Caloric requirements are dependent upon all of the following EXCEPT:

a)

age

b)

gender

c)

weight

d)

race

26.

According to the 10 principles of a healthy diet, how often should you eat?

a)

every three hours—three small meals and two snacks daily

b)

every six hours—three small meals daily

c)

every three hours—three large meals and one snack daily

d)

every two hours—four small meals daily

27.

To keep the body well hydrated, drink _____ of water daily.

a)

2 to 3 L

b)

1 L

c)

5 L

d)

1.5 L

28.

The IOM recommends adults consume ____ of salt daily to replace amount lost through sweat.

a)

3.8g

b)

5g

c)

4g

d)

6g

29.

______ 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

a)

stevia

b)

aspartame

c)

saccharin

d)

dextrose

30.

Coffee should be limited to no more than _______ daily.

a)

2 cups

b)

3 cups

c)

1 cup

d)

must be completely eliminated from the diet

31.

Which of the following are examples of cardiovascular activities? (select all that apply)

a)

brisk walking

b)

swimming

c)

dancing

d)

weight lifting

32.

Should aim for 30 minutes to an hour five times per week (minimum 150 minutes per week) of cardiovascular exercise.

a)

true

b)

false

33.

___________ is particularly important for older adults because they help prevent and slow the muscle and bone loss that occurs with aging.

a)

resistance training

b)

cardiovascular exercise

c)

a good diet

d)

supplementation

34.

_________ after a workout is a great way to improve flexibility and joint health and prevent next-day soreness.

a)

stretching

b)

running

c)

breathing

d)

meditating

35.

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.

a)

true

b)

false

36.

There are ___ essential vitamins that our bodies need for proper growth, function and maintenance of healthy tissues.

a)

13

b)

14

c)

15

d)

16

37.

Prescription vitamin __ topical products are available to treat skin conditions such as acne.

a)

A

b)

B2

c)

C

d)

E

38.

Vitamin B12 supplements are recommended for:

a)

over age 50

b)

vegetarians

c)

women planning on becoming pregnant

d)

all of the above

39.

_______ is used therapeutically to strengthen fingernails.

a)

biotin

b)

vitamin b2

c)

vitamin e

d)

vitamin b12

40.

Severe deficiency of ________ causes scurvy (bleeding, bruising, hair and tooth loss, joint pain, and swelling).

a)

vitamin C

b)

vitamin B2

c)

vitamin A

d)

folic acid

41.

Vitamin D can be produced in the skin upon exposure to sunlight.

a)

true

b)

false

42.

_________ is essential for blood clotting.

a)

vitamin K

b)

vitamin A

c)

vitamin B12

d)

vitamin C

43.

What is stage one of sleep?

a)

drowsy sleep

b)

REM

c)

delta sleep

d)

deep sleep

44.

The exact amount of sleep needed varies among individuals, but is thought to be between __________ hours for adults.

a)

7 to 9

b)

8 to 9

c)

8 to 10

d)

7 to 10

45.

Persistent difficulty in falling asleep, waking up too early, awakening frequently during the night, or waking up feeling tired and not refreshed could indicate:

a)

insomnia

b)

fatigue

c)

lethargy

d)

malaise

46.

Which of the following is NOT a cause of insomnia?

a)

stress

b)

alcohol

c)

exercise

d)

anxiety

47.

What is the second stage of stress?

a)

alarm

b)

resistance

c)

exhaustion

d)

removal

48.

Aloe vera is a plant that has a long history of use to promote:

a)

skin healing

b)

scar healing

c)

immune function

d)

kidney function

49.

Black cohosh is an herb used for the treatment of:

a)

menopausal symptoms

b)

acne

c)

eczema

d)

psoriasis

50.

Creams containing ________ are used to reduce pain.

a)

cayenne

b)

aloe vera

c)

vitamin e

d)

coenzyme q10

51.

Several studies have shown that _________ can increase athletic performance in sports that involve intense but short bursts of activity.

a)

creatine

b)

cayenne

c)

echinacea

d)

digestive enzymes

52.

__________ shortens the duration of colds and flus and may halt a cold if it is taken at the first sign of symptoms.

a)

echinacea

b)

feverfew

c)

coenzyme q10

d)

vitamin C

53.

Research supports the use of __________ for Alzheimer’s disease, improving memory and cognitive function.

a)

ginkgo biloba

b)

coenzyme q10

c)

garlic

d)

glucosamine

54.

_________ has been shown to help shorten the time needed to fall asleep, improve sleep quality, and help with disrupted sleep cycles.

a)

melatonin

b)

glucosamine

c)

milk thistle

d)

saw palmetto

55.

________ is an herb with a long history of use for treating emotional disorders such as mild to moderate depression.

a)

St. John's Wort

b)

Black cohosh

c)

Tea tree oil

d)

Glucosamine

56.

Which of the following groups of patients should take multivitamins? (select all that apply)

a)

children who are picky eaters

b)

women of child-bearing age

c)

athletes

d)

teens who don't eat healthy diets

57.

When buying a multivitamin, choose the most expensive option because it has higher quality ingredients.

a)

true

b)

false

58.

__________ is an antiseptic for treatment of minor skin irritations, insect bites, and stings.

a)

tea tree oil

b)

aloe vera

c)

zinc oxide

d)

citronella

59.

Which of the following is true about cholesterol?

a)

manufactured in the liver

b)

good cholesterol is HDL

c)

bad cholesterol is LDL

d)

all of the above

60.

Which type of fat should be completely avoided?

a)

trans fatty acids

b)

unsaturated fats

c)

omega-6 fatty acids

d)

omega-3 fatty acids

61.

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?

a)

27 calories

b)

12 calories

c)

3 calories

d)

44 calories

62.

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?

a)

60 calories

b)

48 calories

c)

108 calories

d)

36 calories

63.

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?

a)

120 calories

b)

270 calories

c)

16 calories

d)

36 calories

64.

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?

a)

127 calories

b)

130 calories

c)

112 calories

d)

122 calories