NTP Midterm Exam Questions with correct Answers
Identify and describe the NTA's foundations - Answer -Digestion, Blood Sugar Regulation, Fatty Acid Balance, Mineral Balance, Hydration
Nutrition - Answer -Eating properly prepared, nutrient-dense whole food diet
What does a properly prepared, nutrient-dense, whole food diet look like? - Answer -
Minimally processed and as close to their appearance in nature as possible, diverse range of seasonal and local foods
Identify and describe the NTA Foundations
Digestion + Elimination - Answer -Mechanical and chemical. First step in digestion is good quality whole foods. Must be able to break down and absorb nutrients and assimilate. "We are what we eat AND absorb".
BoN
Identify and describe the NTA Foundations
Blood Sugar Regulation - Answer -Glucose, form of fuel that circulates in the blood as blood sugar.We obtain glucose from food we eat. Needs to be balanced. Too little and we feel tired, cranky and hungry. Too much and we risk damage to our cells and tissues. Both are seen as "emergency" by our brain. To regulate: adjust quantity and quality of macros, reduce stress, sleep, engage in movement
BoN
Identify and describe the NTA Foundations
Fatty Acid Balance - Answer --Health plant and animal fats are critical. -Fats are building blocks for cellular membranes and hormones. -Calorie dense energy source.
-Regulate our inflammatory response
-Increase satiety
-Make food taste better BoN
Identify and describe the NTA Foundations
Mineral Balance - Answer --Minerals make up .5% of the human body, by weight. Critical for our system to function properly.
-We can't make them on our own, they MUST come from food.
-Required to: transfer nutrients across cell membranes, build healthy bones, regulate nerve signaling, contract and relax our muscles.
-Get them through whole foods and mineral rich water
BoN
Identify and describe the NTA Foundations
Hydration - Answer --Sufficient water supports cells and tissues.
-Most important nutrient. 60% of the human body mass and is required for all body processes.
-Dehydration is one of the most common deficiencies.
-Must be able to absorb water which requires electrolytes (special minerals).
-Sip, don't chug, body can only process so much.
-Filtered water and salt in water is good practice
Explain the importance of eating a properly prepared nutrient dense whole food diet, and give specific examples of foods and preparation methods with consideration for bio individuality. - Answer --Provides essential building blocks the body needs to maintain health and balance.
-No one size fits all diet that is perfect for everyone and it is essential to tailor nutrition to
unique bio individual needs of each client.
BoN
Describe the roles, functions and synergistic relationships of macronutrients + micronutrients - Answer --We obtain our micronutrients FROM macronutrients. We must
eat diverse + properly prepared macros in order to get the micros we need.
-Without specific micronutrients, our body can't fully utilize the macronutrients into sufficient energy.
-Must eat plant and animal food for proper absorption.
-Macros give us caloric energy and micronutrients support body processes: metabolic process, support tissue growth, elimination, immune function, help prevent disease
Evaluate Food Mood Journal for - Answer -nutrient density
food variety macronutrients
optimally balanced for bio individuality
Describe the 5 steps of the client consultation process and know why each is important - Answer -1) Disclaimer and initial interview
2)Food journal and NAQ
3)Functional Evaluation
4)The plan nutritional recommendations
5)Follow up Sessions
Client Consultation
The Initial Interview - Answer -*Disclaimer is very important.
-Determine best way to help client
-Build rapport
-Gather information thru conversation--including strengths/weaknesses, past current + future health concerns
-Goal is to play detective at this stage. Look for bigger underlying concerns
-Assure them that you can help them and that you will maintain confidentiality
Client Consultation
NAQ - Answer -Review NAQ, add up numbers on graph and symptom burden graph. Decide on high priority items always keeping in mind the foundations for each health concern
Client Consultation
Food Journal - Answer --A good beginning macro ratio is 30 protein/30 fat/40 carb and can tweak from there
-Look for adequate water intake and diuretic intake
-Quality of food, sourcing and preparation
-Excessive consumption of sugar and starch
-% of raw and fermented foods
-Encourage positive things
Client Consultation
Functional Evaluation - Answer -Inform before you perform
-Use time to bond with client
-Never use evaluation for therapeutic touch, only evaluation and assessment.
-Write top 5 NAQ priorities and health concerns
-Digestion is first foundation to address on FE
-Work from N to S within each foundation
Identify and describe the NTA's foundations - Answer -Digestion, Blood Sugar Regulation, Fatty Acid Balance, Mineral Balance, Hydration
Nutrition - Answer -Eating properly prepared, nutrient-dense whole food diet
What does a properly prepared, nutrient-dense, whole food diet look like? - Answer -
Minimally processed and as close to their appearance in nature as possible, diverse range of seasonal and local foods
Identify and describe the NTA Foundations
Digestion + Elimination - Answer -Mechanical and chemical. First step in digestion is good quality whole foods. Must be able to break down and absorb nutrients and assimilate. "We are what we eat AND absorb".
BoN
Identify and describe the NTA Foundations
Blood Sugar Regulation - Answer -Glucose, form of fuel that circulates in the blood as blood sugar.We obtain glucose from food we eat. Needs to be balanced. Too little and we feel tired, cranky and hungry. Too much and we risk damage to our cells and tissues. Both are seen as "emergency" by our brain. To regulate: adjust quantity and quality of macros, reduce stress, sleep, engage in movement
BoN
Identify and describe the NTA Foundations
Fatty Acid Balance - Answer --Health plant and animal fats are critical. -Fats are building blocks for cellular membranes and hormones. -Calorie dense energy source.
-Regulate our inflammatory response
-Increase satiety
-Make food taste better BoN
Identify and describe the NTA Foundations
Mineral Balance - Answer --Minerals make up .5% of the human body, by weight. Critical for our system to function properly.
-We can't make them on our own, they MUST come from food.
-Required to: transfer nutrients across cell membranes, build healthy bones, regulate nerve signaling, contract and relax our muscles.
-Get them through whole foods and mineral rich water
BoN
Identify and describe the NTA Foundations
Hydration - Answer --Sufficient water supports cells and tissues.
-Most important nutrient. 60% of the human body mass and is required for all body processes.
-Dehydration is one of the most common deficiencies.
-Must be able to absorb water which requires electrolytes (special minerals).
-Sip, don't chug, body can only process so much.
-Filtered water and salt in water is good practice
Explain the importance of eating a properly prepared nutrient dense whole food diet, and give specific examples of foods and preparation methods with consideration for bio individuality. - Answer --Provides essential building blocks the body needs to maintain health and balance.
-No one size fits all diet that is perfect for everyone and it is essential to tailor nutrition to
unique bio individual needs of each client.
BoN
Describe the roles, functions and synergistic relationships of macronutrients + micronutrients - Answer --We obtain our micronutrients FROM macronutrients. We must
eat diverse + properly prepared macros in order to get the micros we need.
-Without specific micronutrients, our body can't fully utilize the macronutrients into sufficient energy.
-Must eat plant and animal food for proper absorption.
-Macros give us caloric energy and micronutrients support body processes: metabolic process, support tissue growth, elimination, immune function, help prevent disease
Evaluate Food Mood Journal for - Answer -nutrient density
food variety macronutrients
optimally balanced for bio individuality
Describe the 5 steps of the client consultation process and know why each is important - Answer -1) Disclaimer and initial interview
2)Food journal and NAQ
3)Functional Evaluation
4)The plan nutritional recommendations
5)Follow up Sessions
Client Consultation
The Initial Interview - Answer -*Disclaimer is very important.
-Determine best way to help client
-Build rapport
-Gather information thru conversation--including strengths/weaknesses, past current + future health concerns
-Goal is to play detective at this stage. Look for bigger underlying concerns
-Assure them that you can help them and that you will maintain confidentiality
Client Consultation
NAQ - Answer -Review NAQ, add up numbers on graph and symptom burden graph. Decide on high priority items always keeping in mind the foundations for each health concern
Client Consultation
Food Journal - Answer --A good beginning macro ratio is 30 protein/30 fat/40 carb and can tweak from there
-Look for adequate water intake and diuretic intake
-Quality of food, sourcing and preparation
-Excessive consumption of sugar and starch
-% of raw and fermented foods
-Encourage positive things
Client Consultation
Functional Evaluation - Answer -Inform before you perform
-Use time to bond with client
-Never use evaluation for therapeutic touch, only evaluation and assessment.
-Write top 5 NAQ priorities and health concerns
-Digestion is first foundation to address on FE
-Work from N to S within each foundation
