Chapter 18

Question 1

A substance that completes or makes an addition to daily dietary intake

Answer 1

Dietary supplement

Question 2

What is the traditional reason for use of a dietary supplement?

Answer 2

To provide the body with nutrients that might not be adequately supplied by a diet

Question 3

What 3 micronutrients can cause serious adverse effects such as birth defects, calcification of blood vessels, and damage to sensory nerves?

Answer 3

A, D, B6

Question 4

What 4 nutrients have the greatest potential for excess dosage in dietary supplements?

Answer 4

Vitamin A, Vitamin D, Iron, Zinc

Question 5

What is the result of excess consumption of vitamin D?

Answer 5

Calcification of blood vessels and kidney, heart, and lung damage

Question 6

What is the potential result of excess calcium intake?

Answer 6

Kidney stones

Question 7

What are the potential results of excess iron intake?

Answer 7

Interference with absorption of other minerals and gastrointestinal irritation

Question 8

Substances ingested with the intention of increasing athletic performance

Answer 8

Ergogenic aids