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Pre-Test for NANP BCHN Certification Exam
Questions And Answers |Latest 2025 |
Guaranteed Pass.
Which foods are helpful for lowering blood pressure levels? - Answer✔Celery, garlic, onions,
nuts and seeds or their oils, cold-water fish, green leafy vegetables, whole grains and legumes
What are varicose veins? - Answer✔Dilated, tortuous, superficial veins in the legs
What causes varicose veins? - Answer✔Genetic weakness of the vein walls or their valves;
excessive pressure within the vein due to a low-fiber induced increase in straining during
defecation; long periods of standing and/or heavy lifting; damage to the veins resulting from
inflammation
Which supplements may help improve varicose veins? - Answer✔Vitamins C and E,
bioflavonoids, and zinc
Which nutrients help support healthy adrenal functioning? - Answer✔Vitamin C, pantothenic
acid, vitamin B6, zinc, and magnesium
Which trace mineral plays a major role in the sensitivity of cells to insulin? - Answer✔Chromium
What is diabetes? - Answer✔A chronic disorder of carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism
characterized by fasting elevations of blood sugar levels
What is hypoglycemia? - Answer✔A rapid increase in blood sugar levels, followed by a drop in
blood sugar levels
What is hyperglycemia? - Answer✔A condition in which there is an abnormally high level of
glucose in the blood; often associated with diabetes
What is hypothyroidism? - Answer✔Refers to low thyroid gland function
What is hyperthyroidism? - Answer✔Over activity of the thyroid gland
Define chronic candidiasis - Answer✔An overgrowth in the gastrointestinal tract of the usually
benign yeast (or fungus) Candida albicians
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Which disease is characterized by diarrhea and an abnormal small intestine structure caused by
the immune system's response to a protein known as gluten? - Answer✔Celiac disease
Which conditions (other than celiac disease) have been associated with gluten intolerance? -
Answer✔Thyroid abnormalities, insulin-dependent diabetes, psychiatric disturbances including
schizophrenia, and hives
Which disease is characterized by intermittent bouts of diarrhea, low-grade fever, and pain in
the lower right abdomen as well as inflammation throughout the entire thickness of the bowel
wall? - Answer✔Crohn's disease
What is the most common cause of
constipation? - Answer✔A low-fiber diet
Name the four major types of diarrhea - Answer✔1. Osmotic
2. Secretory
3. Exudative
4. Inadequate-contact
Describe osmotic diarrhea - Answer✔Diarrhea caused by an excess of water soluble
molecules in the stool, which results in increased fluid retention in the bowel
Describe secretory diarrhea - Answer✔Diarrhea results from excessive secretion of ions into the
bowel, with the same results of excessive water retention in the stools
Describe exudative diarrhea - Answer✔Usually due to infections and inflammatory bowel
diseases, resulting in abnormal intestinal permeability and intestinal loss of serum proteins
Describe inadequate-contact diarrhea - Answer✔Inadequate-contact diarrhea is the result of
inadequate contact between surfaces, resulting in inadequate absorption
What condition refers to the presence of diverticula in the colon? - Answer✔Diverticulosis
What condition occurs when diverticula become inflamed, perforated, or impacted? -
Answer✔Diverticulitis
What is dysbiosis? - Answer✔A state of altered bacterial flora in the gut
Name the two most important friendly bacteria that can be used to treat dysbiosis -
Answer✔Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium bifidum
Name the three steps that cause the formation of gallstones - Answer✔1. Bile supersaturation
2. Nucleation and initiation of stone
3. Enlargement of the gallstone by accretion
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What are the major risk factors for the development of cholesterol and mixed gallstones? -
Answer✔Diet, sex, race, obesity, high caloric intake, estrogens, gastrointestinal diseases
(especially Crohn's disease and cystic fibrosis), drugs, and age
What are hemorrhoids? - Answer✔Abnormally large or painful conglomerates of vessels,
supporting tissues, and overlying mucous membrane or skin of the anorectal area
What is hyperchlorhydia? - Answer✔A condition in which there is too much gastric acid
secretion in the stomach
What is hypochlorhydia? - Answer✔Hypochlorhydria refers to deficient gastric acid secretion,
which results in chronic indigestion.
Define irritable bowel syndrome - Answer✔A functional disorder of the large intestine with no
evidence of accompanying structural defect.
List 5 cases of IBD. - Answer✔1. Genetic predisposition 2. Infectious agent or agents 3.
Antibiotic exposure 4. Immune system abnormality 5. Dietary factors
What is leaky gut syndrome? - Answer✔An increase in the permeability of the intestinal
mucosa
What is an ulcer? - Answer✔An ulcer is an erosion of the tissue, producing a crater-like lesion
that occurs in the stomach (gastric ulcer) or the first portion of the small intestine (duodenal
ulcer)
Raw cabbage juice is well documented as having remarkable success in treating what disorder?
- Answer✔Peptic ulcers
List the typical signs of a food allergy - Answer✔Dark circle under the eyes, puffiness under the
eyes, horizontal creases in the lower eyelid, chronic fluid retention, chronic swollen glands.
Supplementing with hydrochloric acid and/or pancreatic enzymes is often necessary to support
the individual who suffers from what condition? - Answer✔Food allergies
Which fruit helps clear phlegm and mucus, treats lung and intestinal ailments, alleviates motion
sickness, eases coughing, and helps with alcohol detoxification? - Answer✔Citron
Name the fruit has been called the "medicine chest of the people" because it is effective for
relieving colds, flu, fevers, and inflammation? - Answer✔Elderberry
Which condition is known as a superficial disease that affects the hair follicles and oil secreting
glands of the skin? - Answer✔Acne vulgaris
Name the condition that is characterized by dry, itchy skin, especially on the arms and legs that
is often hereditary and may be worsened by stress, sweating, or food allergies. -
Answer✔Dermatitis
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Pre-Test for NANP BCHN Certification Exam
Questions And Answers |Latest 2025 |
Guaranteed Pass.
Which foods are helpful for lowering blood pressure levels? - Answer✔Celery, garlic, onions,
nuts and seeds or their oils, cold-water fish, green leafy vegetables, whole grains and legumes
What are varicose veins? - Answer✔Dilated, tortuous, superficial veins in the legs
What causes varicose veins? - Answer✔Genetic weakness of the vein walls or their valves;
excessive pressure within the vein due to a low-fiber induced increase in straining during
defecation; long periods of standing and/or heavy lifting; damage to the veins resulting from
inflammation
Which supplements may help improve varicose veins? - Answer✔Vitamins C and E,
bioflavonoids, and zinc
Which nutrients help support healthy adrenal functioning? - Answer✔Vitamin C, pantothenic
acid, vitamin B6, zinc, and magnesium
Which trace mineral plays a major role in the sensitivity of cells to insulin? - Answer✔Chromium
What is diabetes? - Answer✔A chronic disorder of carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism
characterized by fasting elevations of blood sugar levels
What is hypoglycemia? - Answer✔A rapid increase in blood sugar levels, followed by a drop in
blood sugar levels
What is hyperglycemia? - Answer✔A condition in which there is an abnormally high level of
glucose in the blood; often associated with diabetes
What is hypothyroidism? - Answer✔Refers to low thyroid gland function
What is hyperthyroidism? - Answer✔Over activity of the thyroid gland
Define chronic candidiasis - Answer✔An overgrowth in the gastrointestinal tract of the usually
benign yeast (or fungus) Candida albicians
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Which disease is characterized by diarrhea and an abnormal small intestine structure caused by
the immune system's response to a protein known as gluten? - Answer✔Celiac disease
Which conditions (other than celiac disease) have been associated with gluten intolerance? -
Answer✔Thyroid abnormalities, insulin-dependent diabetes, psychiatric disturbances including
schizophrenia, and hives
Which disease is characterized by intermittent bouts of diarrhea, low-grade fever, and pain in
the lower right abdomen as well as inflammation throughout the entire thickness of the bowel
wall? - Answer✔Crohn's disease
What is the most common cause of
constipation? - Answer✔A low-fiber diet
Name the four major types of diarrhea - Answer✔1. Osmotic
2. Secretory
3. Exudative
4. Inadequate-contact
Describe osmotic diarrhea - Answer✔Diarrhea caused by an excess of water soluble
molecules in the stool, which results in increased fluid retention in the bowel
Describe secretory diarrhea - Answer✔Diarrhea results from excessive secretion of ions into the
bowel, with the same results of excessive water retention in the stools
Describe exudative diarrhea - Answer✔Usually due to infections and inflammatory bowel
diseases, resulting in abnormal intestinal permeability and intestinal loss of serum proteins
Describe inadequate-contact diarrhea - Answer✔Inadequate-contact diarrhea is the result of
inadequate contact between surfaces, resulting in inadequate absorption
What condition refers to the presence of diverticula in the colon? - Answer✔Diverticulosis
What condition occurs when diverticula become inflamed, perforated, or impacted? -
Answer✔Diverticulitis
What is dysbiosis? - Answer✔A state of altered bacterial flora in the gut
Name the two most important friendly bacteria that can be used to treat dysbiosis -
Answer✔Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium bifidum
Name the three steps that cause the formation of gallstones - Answer✔1. Bile supersaturation
2. Nucleation and initiation of stone
3. Enlargement of the gallstone by accretion
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What are the major risk factors for the development of cholesterol and mixed gallstones? -
Answer✔Diet, sex, race, obesity, high caloric intake, estrogens, gastrointestinal diseases
(especially Crohn's disease and cystic fibrosis), drugs, and age
What are hemorrhoids? - Answer✔Abnormally large or painful conglomerates of vessels,
supporting tissues, and overlying mucous membrane or skin of the anorectal area
What is hyperchlorhydia? - Answer✔A condition in which there is too much gastric acid
secretion in the stomach
What is hypochlorhydia? - Answer✔Hypochlorhydria refers to deficient gastric acid secretion,
which results in chronic indigestion.
Define irritable bowel syndrome - Answer✔A functional disorder of the large intestine with no
evidence of accompanying structural defect.
List 5 cases of IBD. - Answer✔1. Genetic predisposition 2. Infectious agent or agents 3.
Antibiotic exposure 4. Immune system abnormality 5. Dietary factors
What is leaky gut syndrome? - Answer✔An increase in the permeability of the intestinal
mucosa
What is an ulcer? - Answer✔An ulcer is an erosion of the tissue, producing a crater-like lesion
that occurs in the stomach (gastric ulcer) or the first portion of the small intestine (duodenal
ulcer)
Raw cabbage juice is well documented as having remarkable success in treating what disorder?
- Answer✔Peptic ulcers
List the typical signs of a food allergy - Answer✔Dark circle under the eyes, puffiness under the
eyes, horizontal creases in the lower eyelid, chronic fluid retention, chronic swollen glands.
Supplementing with hydrochloric acid and/or pancreatic enzymes is often necessary to support
the individual who suffers from what condition? - Answer✔Food allergies
Which fruit helps clear phlegm and mucus, treats lung and intestinal ailments, alleviates motion
sickness, eases coughing, and helps with alcohol detoxification? - Answer✔Citron
Name the fruit has been called the "medicine chest of the people" because it is effective for
relieving colds, flu, fevers, and inflammation? - Answer✔Elderberry
Which condition is known as a superficial disease that affects the hair follicles and oil secreting
glands of the skin? - Answer✔Acne vulgaris
Name the condition that is characterized by dry, itchy skin, especially on the arms and legs that
is often hereditary and may be worsened by stress, sweating, or food allergies. -
Answer✔Dermatitis
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