Supplements
Vitamins & Minerals
Acids
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100

Which organization must approve a supplement prior to it being sold?              

  • Food and Drug Administration (FDA)           
  • World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) 
  • European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)       
  • Supplements do not require approval prior to sale.       

Supplements do not require approval prior to sale.       

  • Despite there being regulations in place for supplements, they do not receive approval prior to being on the market.
100

Accumulating too much of a vitamin or mineral in the body may lead to what?              

  • Improved performance                  
  • Deficiency  
  • Toxicity      
  • Better outcomes

Toxicity      

  • Consuming amounts of a nutrient above the tolerable upper limit may result in toxicity or adverse effects.   
100

Which of the following is a potential benefit of omega-3 fatty acids?                 

  • Increased energy   
  • Improved thyroid function  
  • Proinflammatory properties
  • Anti-inflammatory properties   

Anti-inflammatory properties                     

  • Omega-3 fatty acids can also potentially reduce cardiovascular disease and improve neurological function.
100

Can supplements contain food allergens?                     

  • Yes, and if they do contain allergens, they should be listed on the label.       
  • No, because supplements are not food.      
  • No, because supplements are not real food.
  • Yes, but only if the supplement is sourced from whole foods.
  • Yes, and if they do contain allergens, they should be listed on the label.      

Yes, allergens, such as whey (from dairy) may be included in the supplement ingredients or the flavoring. Supplements may also be processed on equipment that also processes allergens, which can expose the supplement to allergens.

200

How are dietary supplements defined?             

  • Dietary materials essential for achieving fitness goals          
  • Regulated dietary materials used to increase intake of a desired nutritional component       
  • Dietary products useful only for bodybuilders       
  • Regulated substances that are too dangerous to discuss with clients      

Regulated dietary materials used to increase intake of a desired nutritional component      

Dietary supplements assist in complementing nutrient intake via the diet.

200

Which vitamin is the most transient?                

  • Vitamin C   
  • Vitamin D  
  • Vitamin E   
  • Vitamin A        
  • Vitamin C   

Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin and is more transient than fat-soluble vitamins (e.g., A, D, E, and K).

200

The most well-known and well-researched effect of omega-3 fats relates to which of the following?                   

  • Athletic performance         
  • Heart health          
  • Endocrine health    
  • Bone health                    
  • Heart health           

Omega-3 supplementation has been shown to help reduce risk factors for heart disease.

200

What is the purpose of the Current Good Manufacturing Practices?                   

  • To ban illegal substances    
  • To set prices for supplements         
  • To set regulations on what ingredients can and cannot be used       
  • To provide guidelines to help ensure quality and purity of products       

To provide guidelines to help ensure quality and purity of products            

  • The CGMPs were established by the FDA to provide quality control on the production of supplements.
300

Which of the following is true of protein shakes?                       

  • They are required to build muscle.  
  • They are convenient options for increasing protein intake.  
  • They are dangerous and should be avoided.
  • They are a poor choice for recovery.     
  • They are convenient options for increasing protein intake.  

Protein shakes are simple and effective means for obtaining protein and can be used strategically for that purpose.

300

Vitamin and mineral supplements are which kind of supplements?                    

  • Performance supplements  
  • Health supplements           
  • Stimulants 
  • Anabolic steroids         

Health supplements           

  • Vitamin and mineral supplements are most often used to improve health and well-being.    
300

What are the three branched chain amino acids (BCAAs)?                      

  • Histidine, threonine, and phenylalanine      
  • Alanine, glutamine, and tyrosine     
  • Valine, leucine, and isoleucine        
  • Methionine, tryptophan, and lysine

Valine, leucine, and isoleucine        

  • These also make up three of the nine essential amino acids.
300

Which of the following is a banned substance in the United States?                   

  • Caffeine     
  • Creatine    
  • Dimethylamylamine (DMAA)          
  • Hordenine       

Dimethylamylamine (DMAA)          

  • DMAA is currently banned in the United States due to serious adverse effects.         
400

Which of the following is not an appropriate expectation for a CPT?                   

  • Offering general advice on supplementation
  • Teaching healthy portion sizes        
  • Referring out to a dietitian 
  • Prescribing a supplement
  • Prescribing a supplement

Prescribing a supplement falls outside of the scope of practice for a CPT.

400

What are the fat-soluble vitamins?                   

  • A, D, E, and K         
  • B12, B6, and C       
  • C, D, and K 
  • A, B12, C, and D

A, D, E, and K          

  • These are best taken with a fat-containing meal and are stored in adipose tissue (the name fat-soluble).       
400

How many Essential Amino Acids (EAAs) are there?                   

  • 7   
  • 3   
  • 11 
  • 9         

9                

  • The nine essential amino acids must be obtained in the diet.
400

What is the most appropriate response from a Certified Personal Trainer if a client insists on using a steroid or other harmful substance?            

  • Provide them with a plan and all the information they may need for use.     
  • Tell them no.         
  • Tell them no, and refer them to a licensed medical professional for further advice.   
  • They have overexaggerated side effects that typically do not occur.       

Tell them no, and refer them to a licensed medical professional for further advice. 

  • In these situations, it is important to say "no" and refer out when necessary.
500

Why is third-party verification important?                     

  • It shows which supplements to trust.          
  • It provides unbiased testing for a product.  
  • It sets regulations regarding illegal ingredients.    
  • It is required for a supplement to be put on the market.

It provides unbiased testing for a product.  

  • Third-party verification serves as an added layer of safety that a supplement does not contain harmful ingredients.  
500

Compared to water-soluble vitamins, which of the following is true about fat-soluble vitamins?              

  • Fat-soluble vitamins are better for improving overall health.
  • Fat-soluble vitamins take longer to accumulate in and deplete from the body.          
  • Fat-soluble vitamins accumulate in and deplete quickly from the body.        
  • Fat-soluble vitamins are not as healthy because fat is unhealthy.

Fat-soluble vitamins take longer to accumulate in and deplete from the body.        

  • Consider duration of supplementation when discussing vitamin supplementation with clients          
500

Omega-3 fatty acids do not include which of the following fatty acids?               

  • Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)
  • Palmitic acid          
  • Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)          
  • Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)         
  • Palmitic acid           

Palmitic acid is a saturated fat.

500

The water-soluble vitamins include which vitamins?                  

  • Vitamin C and the B complex vitamins         
  • Vitamin C, D, and K
  • Vitamin C, B complex, and D           
  • Vitamin C, B complex, and K     
  • Vitamin C and the B complex vitamins        

These are the water-soluble vitamins.

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