| Q1. Of these groups, which is true
or false of those who may need a multivitamin and mineral supplement?
(7 marks) |
| a) The elderly, especially if housebound |
True
False
|
| b) Someone who is already taking supplements |
True
False
|
| c) A person on a weight-reducing diet |
True
False
|
| d) Pregnant and lactating women |
True
False
|
| e) A young person just started a new job, finding
the change from college to work a bit of a struggle |
True
False
|
| f) A person taking powerful drugs for a very serious
health condition |
True
False
|
| g) A vegetarian student newly living away from home,
getting to grips with cooking for themselves (and their mates) |
True
False
|
| |
| Q2. Are the following statements about
timed-release true or false? (5 marks) |
| a) Allows fast release of nutrients for quick absorption
|
True
False
|
| b) Allows maximum time for release of water-soluble
B and C vitamins |
True
False
|
| c) Ideal supplement for healthy people to help maintain
a state of good health |
True
False
|
| d) For people who are ill and not eating a lot of
food |
True
False
|
| e) The presence of food stimulates the release of
enzymes to help digest the tablet |
True
False
|
| |
| Q3. Match the appropriate multivitamin
formula with a 'user' type - each requires a different response:
(3 marks) |
|
1) Timed Release
|
|
| 2) Vegan |
|
| 3) Standard Release |
|
| |
| Q4. Are the following advantages for
taking a multivitamin and mineral tablet on a regular basis true
or false? (9 marks) |
| a) A multivitamin and mineral provides all our essential
nutrients |
True
False
|
| b) Contains important synergistic factors to help
metabolise essential fatty acids |
True
False
|
| c) Provides nutrients missing from intensely farmed,
refined, or processed foods |
True
False
|
| d) Contains useful antioxidant enzymes |
True
False
|
| e) May help speed recovery time after illness |
True
False
|
| f) Acts as a good standby for missed meals |
True
False
|
| g) Research shows that a multivitamin and mineral
supplement may help boost immune function, if taken regularly, especially
in the elderly |
True
False
|
| h) May help prevent deficiencies in people with special
dietary requirements |
True
False
|
| i) May have a stimulating effect on the circulatory
system |
True
False
|
