Chapter 10 - Supplementation Flashcards
After completing this deck, the fitness professional will be able to define supplements and summarize the rationale for using common supplements.
What is the most commonly used ergogenic aid?
Caffeine
What three nutrients are usually not supplemented for health purposes?
- Sodium
- Potassium
- Chloride
Vitamin D and _____ supplemented together could cause an increased risk for kidney stones or tissue calcification.
Calcium
______ deficiency is considered the most common cause of preventable serious cognitive disability.
Iodine
What are some important guidelines to follow before taking a supplement:
- Read literature on a given nutrient
- Do not exceed the recommended dose
- Avoid blends until more is known about the particular ingredients
- Do not recommend supplements to those under 18 unless prescribed by a doctor
- Do not stack supplements unless no adverse reaction is documented
- Do not use supplements instead of or with medications
- Those with medical conditions should consult with a doctor before taking a supplement
What is the only known symptom of chromium deficiency?
Poor glucose tolerance.
Toxicity is rare with most B complex vitamins but can be seen with _______, _________, and ________.
- Niacin
- B6
- Folate
Vitamin K should be avoided with what kind of medication?
Anticoagulants
What are some reasons people take supplements?
- Weight management
- Immune health
- Energy
- Beauty
- Fill gaps in nutrition
- Specific health concerns (heart, bone, joint, etc.)
Iodine is needed to form hormones from what gland?
Thyroid
This banned class of ergogenic aids is used to mimic the effects of testosterone and have a long history of abuse by athletes.
Androgenic Anabolic Steroids
FReaching toxic effects of this vitamin, also called the sunshine vitamin, is likely only caused by excessive supplementation.
Vitamin D
What is the active form of vitamin c?
L-ascorbic acid
This mineral should be present in low levels or absent in a multi-vitamin.
Calcium
Vitamin K is often recommended to be taken with what other supplements?
Vitamin D and calcuim