Chapter 18

Question 1

A substance that completes or that is in addition to one’s daily dietary intake

Answer 1

Dietary Supplement

Question 2

The approximate amount of calories/nutrients that one should consume on a daily basis to maintain good health. The estimation is created by the national research council, national academy of sciences and the food and nutrition board.

Answer 2

RDA (Recommended Dietary Allowance)

Question 3

The recommended daily intake of a certain nutrient. This is only used when RDA is not determined.

Answer 3

AI (Adequate Intake)

Question 4

Classified as the highest level of nutrient intake that is most likely to not have any risk for adverse affects for most of the general public. If you go over the UL, you increase your risk to experience adverse effects.

Answer 4

UL (Tolerable Upper Intake Level)

Question 5

Nutrition labels usually express their qualities in forms of _____, _____, and _____. They also provide the percent daily value of the nutrient that are contained in the supplement.

Answer 5

milligrams, micrograms, or IU

Question 6

Name the 4 common vitamins that can have adverse affects when consumed excessively.

Answer 6

Zinc, Iron, Vitamin D, and Vitmin A

Question 7

How many mg per kg of body weight of caffein is recommended one hour before a workout?

Answer 7

3-6 mg

Question 8

After 5-7 days of 20 g of creatine, how much should you take daily to maintain?

Answer 8

2-5 g

Question 9

Name two illegal supplements

Answer 9

pro hormones and steroids