1. What is the definition of integrative health according to

the National Center for Complementary and Integrative

Health (NCCIH)?

a) The use of complementary and alternative therapies in

conjunction with conventional medicine

b) The coordinated delivery of evidence-based

conventional and complementary health care

c) The holistic approach to health that considers the

physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of a

person

d) The combination of traditional medicine and modern

biotechnology to create new treatments

Answer: B. The NCCIH defines integrative health as "a

coordinated way of delivering evidence-based conventional

and complementary health care that emphasizes wellness

and healing of the whole person (mind, body, and spirit)".

2. Which of the following is an example of a reliable

source of information on integrative health?

a) A website that sells herbal supplements and claims they

can cure various diseases

b) A blog post that shares personal anecdotes and

testimonials about using acupuncture

c) A peer-reviewed journal article that reports the results of

a randomized controlled trial on yoga

d) A magazine article that features celebrity endorsements

of homeopathy

Answer: C. A peer-reviewed journal article is a credible

source of information because it has been evaluated by