NUSC 1165 FINAL MOLIKA CHEA UCONN
CERTIFICATION EVALUATION TEST 2026
PRACTICE SOLUTION QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
●● Why is Japan a blue zone?.
Answer: -they are plant based
-wake up with a purpose everyday
-positive attitudes "igikai"
-social support
-physical activity (gardening, yoga)
-genetics
●● Traditional Health Beliefs and Practices of Japan.
Answer: -Shinto concepts of purity and pollution
-Health maintenance achieved by cleanliness, avoiding contaminated
substances (blood, skin infections, corpses), and usage of botanical
remedies
●● Medications from China.
Answer: Kanpo: herbs initially available to the wealthy
-now available to everyone
,-reimbursed under health insurance
●● Kanpo-i.
Answer: Herbal practitioners in Japan
-examine symptoms carefully and in detail to determine the best therapy
combinations
-natural medications are used to enhance the immune system
-western bio medicine in Japan was introduced by the Portuguese during
the 16th century
●● Health concerns in Japan.
Answer: -stress induced illness and work related fatigue
-can lead to suicides (koroshi)
-herbs, teas, and spas are utilized by the Japanese to relieve stress
●● Traditional Food Habits in Japan.
Answer: PROTEIN FOODS:
-fresh fish and shellfish usually consumed raw
-beef, pork poultry
-kobe beef ; derived from a cattle fed beer and massaged to relieve stress
-expensive
,FRUITS AND VEGETABLES IN SEASON
-taro
-daikon (white radish)
-edamame (soybean pods)
-seaweed and algae ; nori (paper thin sheet of algae used for sushi
●● Meal Composition and Cycle in Japan.
Answer: -three meals a day plus a snack (oyatsu)
-breakfast ; salty sour plum
-rice w/ nori and egg on the side
-lunch
dinner ; soups w/ 3 sides
●● Etiquette in Japan.
Answer: -chopsticks are the main utensil
-sit at low tables
●● Special occasions in Japan.
Answer: NEW YEARS
-food is prepared ahead of time prior to the seven day event
-cleaning the house completely
-taking care of debt
, -consumption of mochi
-Ozoni ; soup with mochi, vegetables, fish cakes, chicken or eggs
-some birthdays are considered bad luck (women turning 33, men
turning 42
)
●● Nutrition and health status in Japan.
Answer: JAPANESE/AMERICAN DIET
-high in carbs, low in fat and cholesterol
JAPANESE AMERICAN DIET
-more westernized
-cancer risk ; colon, breast, prostate
-increased progression of atherosclerosis
JAPANESE AMERICAN ELDERS
-osteoporosis
HIGH PREVALENCE OF LACTOSE INTOLERANCE
-the body has limited amount of lactase, the enzyme that breaks down
milk sugar
●● Counseling in Japan.
Answer: JAPANESE AMERICAN VALUES AND HEALTH
-placing family before individual
-preserving harmony with society
CERTIFICATION EVALUATION TEST 2026
PRACTICE SOLUTION QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
●● Why is Japan a blue zone?.
Answer: -they are plant based
-wake up with a purpose everyday
-positive attitudes "igikai"
-social support
-physical activity (gardening, yoga)
-genetics
●● Traditional Health Beliefs and Practices of Japan.
Answer: -Shinto concepts of purity and pollution
-Health maintenance achieved by cleanliness, avoiding contaminated
substances (blood, skin infections, corpses), and usage of botanical
remedies
●● Medications from China.
Answer: Kanpo: herbs initially available to the wealthy
-now available to everyone
,-reimbursed under health insurance
●● Kanpo-i.
Answer: Herbal practitioners in Japan
-examine symptoms carefully and in detail to determine the best therapy
combinations
-natural medications are used to enhance the immune system
-western bio medicine in Japan was introduced by the Portuguese during
the 16th century
●● Health concerns in Japan.
Answer: -stress induced illness and work related fatigue
-can lead to suicides (koroshi)
-herbs, teas, and spas are utilized by the Japanese to relieve stress
●● Traditional Food Habits in Japan.
Answer: PROTEIN FOODS:
-fresh fish and shellfish usually consumed raw
-beef, pork poultry
-kobe beef ; derived from a cattle fed beer and massaged to relieve stress
-expensive
,FRUITS AND VEGETABLES IN SEASON
-taro
-daikon (white radish)
-edamame (soybean pods)
-seaweed and algae ; nori (paper thin sheet of algae used for sushi
●● Meal Composition and Cycle in Japan.
Answer: -three meals a day plus a snack (oyatsu)
-breakfast ; salty sour plum
-rice w/ nori and egg on the side
-lunch
dinner ; soups w/ 3 sides
●● Etiquette in Japan.
Answer: -chopsticks are the main utensil
-sit at low tables
●● Special occasions in Japan.
Answer: NEW YEARS
-food is prepared ahead of time prior to the seven day event
-cleaning the house completely
-taking care of debt
, -consumption of mochi
-Ozoni ; soup with mochi, vegetables, fish cakes, chicken or eggs
-some birthdays are considered bad luck (women turning 33, men
turning 42
)
●● Nutrition and health status in Japan.
Answer: JAPANESE/AMERICAN DIET
-high in carbs, low in fat and cholesterol
JAPANESE AMERICAN DIET
-more westernized
-cancer risk ; colon, breast, prostate
-increased progression of atherosclerosis
JAPANESE AMERICAN ELDERS
-osteoporosis
HIGH PREVALENCE OF LACTOSE INTOLERANCE
-the body has limited amount of lactase, the enzyme that breaks down
milk sugar
●● Counseling in Japan.
Answer: JAPANESE AMERICAN VALUES AND HEALTH
-placing family before individual
-preserving harmony with society
