Question

Q.1.

NCCAM partnered on a telephone survey of over 1,000 people aged 50 and older in 2010. Just over half of those surveyed reported using complementary and alternative medicine and over a third take some type of herbal product or dietary supplement. With what organization did NCCAM/NCCIH partner on this survey?

	A.	National Institutes of Health
	B.	Centers for Disease Control
	C.	American Association of Retired Persons
	D.	American Association of Families

Q.2. National surveys have shown that the use of mind-and-body approaches has been increasing in the United States. What are two ways that mind-and-body practices can be helpful for health problems:

Q.3.

As with any health care option, before using a complementary health product or practice, you should learn about its risks, __________, and associated research-based evidence.

	A.	problems
	B.	insurance coverage
	C.	location
	D.	benefits

Q.4.

NCCIH funds scientific [1] ________ on complementary and integrative health.

Q.5.

Drug interactions and product contamination are two of the main [1] _________ concerns for dietary supplements.

Answer 1

1, c, American Association of retired persons
AARP survey including 50 years and older persons for the retired planning HIH partnership with NCCAM measure the use of CAM among older adults.
NIH in 1993 revitalization Act established the office of alternative medicine to evaluate complementary and alternative medical practice and providing disseminate results to the public.
In 1999 NCCAM national health interview survey conducted by the CDC and prevention for complementary medicine use.
2, Mind and body practice
Meditation helps for a variety of condition and work with the brain to reduce psychological symptoms. It increases calm and physical relaxation.
Yoga is a mind and body practice used for physical postures, meditation, breathing exercises.
3, d, benefits
before starting CAM we should check for its risk, benefits, and associate research-based evidence.
4, Public health question
NCCIH at NIH funds and make research to help for scientific and public health questions about complementary health approach. It practices the work, safe and promising.
5, Safety concern
Drug interaction and product contamination cause side effects for the people to a safety concern for dietary supplements to protect them from harm and adverse effects.