NTP Midterm Exam Questions & Answers With latest Update 2024

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