According to the FDA, a dietary supplement is a product that contains vitamins, minerals, or other compounds. A supplement is intended to
A. replace certain foods in the diet.
B. replace certain meals in the diet.
C. supplement the diet.
D. increase the potency of a typical multivitamin supplement.
C
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The influence of how a mother’s nutrient intake may change gene expression to increase the infant’s development of obesity or chronic diseases later in life is referred to as ________.
a. fetal programming b. overnutrition c. malnutrition d. fertilization e. critical periods
Which of the following statements about food labels is true?
A. The Nutrition Facts panel includes information about a food's glycogen content. B. Information about the fiber contents of a food are not provided in the Nutrition Facts panel. C. The Nutrition Facts panel provides information about total carbohydrates in a serving of food. D. The list of ingredients on food packages does not have to include added sugars.
Routinely drinking too much alcohol can interfere with the absorption and/or use of protein, zinc, magnesium, certain B vitamins, and the fat-soluble vitamins
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Even for older adults, _____ is still the best source of nutrients
a. food b. tea c. an herbal supplement d. a vitamin pill every morning e. a timed-release capsule