Ch. 9 Dietary Supplements

Question 1

dietary supplements must carry the ________ label

Answer 1

Dietary Supplement Health and 
Education Act (DSHEA

Question 2

supplements are not strictly regulated in terms of ___ or _____

Answer 2

dose, constituents

Question 3

dietary supplement labels must include…

1. ____
2. ____

Answer 3

1. the words “dietary supplement”

2. a “supplement facts” panel which lists RECOMMENDED SERVING SIZE and NAME/QUANTITY OF EACH INGREDIENT

Question 4

The FDA has established _____ which require
manufacturers to evaluate their products for identity,
purity, strength, and composition

Answer 4

Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)

Question 5

which are regulated more? drugs or supplements?

Answer 5

drugs

Question 6

manufacturers (are/are not) responsible for product safety

Answer 6

are

Question 7

supplements do not require _______ before being marketed

Answer 7

FDA review

Question 8

problems with herbal supplements…

Answer 8

• inaccurate dose
• possible toxicity
• can be used inappropriately
• combination of herbs/medications can cause side effects/death