Holistic Nutritionist Study Guide
Questions with Accurate Answers
______ and ______ are examples of known contributors to the development of
autoimmune disease. correct answer Living in a low income household and low
levels of exercise
_______ are the antibodies created when the body directs antibodies to attack
the host. correct answer auto-antibodies
_______ release toxic chemicals and are a component of the ______ division of
the immune system. correct answer NK cells, innate
A balanced diet can help to combat tiredness by: correct answer Helping to
address the underlying health issues that are causing tiredness.
A cation has a(n) ________ charge. correct answer positive
A collection of similar tissues that performs a specific function is an ________.
correct answer organ
A deficiency in vitamin A can result in ________ correct answer improper eye
development or sight
A food diary or calorie count should be recorded for _____ hours. correct answer
,A functional food is one that has been shown to have a: correct answer Beneficial
effect on health beyond basic nutrition
A nutraceutical is a food or food component that has been shown, primarily, to
have a: correct answer Preventative or treatment effect on diseases
According to the FDA, which of the following descriptions applies to a dietary
supplement? correct answer Ingested to affect structure or function of the body
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is an important molecule because it ________.
correct answer stores energy for use by body cells
After completing the course, you are required to complete _____ hours of
continuing education credits (CECs) within a ____ year period. correct answer 16
and 2
Among adolescents, which type of eating disorder is associated with restrictive
eating behaviors and low body weight? correct answer Anorexia nervosa
An adolescent female of gynecologic age of 3 years becomes pregnant. Her
prepregnancy BMI was 18.0. According to the IOM, how much weight should she
try to gain during her pregnancy? correct answer Up to 40 lb
Autoimmunity disproportionally affects _______ and ______ people, the very
same populations that are generally predisposed to disease, historically
marginalized, and lack access to support and resources. correct answer Black and
senior aged
, Bone serves as a mineral reserve for which two ions? correct answer calcium and
phosphate
Cancer cells characterized as "generic" cells are those that perform no specialized
body function. Thus, cancer cells lack ________. correct answer both
differentiation and responsiveness
Carbonic acid levels are controlled through the ________. correct answer
respiratory system
Compared with formula-fed infants, why do breast-fed infants experience a
reduced incidence of infections? correct answer Human milk has anti-infective
factors.
Compared with later stages of the life cycle, which of the following describes the
infant's protein requirement? correct answer It is higher on a per-kilogram basis
than that of an adult.
Decoction is made by: correct answer boiling plant components for 30 to 60
minutes.
During a nutrition assessment, the patient indicates that she uses a particular
dietary supplement. At a minimum, what aspects of the supplement should be
researched and reviewed before making a recommendation for continued use?
correct answer The form of the supplement, its application to the cited health
problem, and its mechanism of action
During the absorptive state, glucose levels are ________, insulin levels are
________, and glucagon levels ________. correct answer high; high; are low
Questions with Accurate Answers
______ and ______ are examples of known contributors to the development of
autoimmune disease. correct answer Living in a low income household and low
levels of exercise
_______ are the antibodies created when the body directs antibodies to attack
the host. correct answer auto-antibodies
_______ release toxic chemicals and are a component of the ______ division of
the immune system. correct answer NK cells, innate
A balanced diet can help to combat tiredness by: correct answer Helping to
address the underlying health issues that are causing tiredness.
A cation has a(n) ________ charge. correct answer positive
A collection of similar tissues that performs a specific function is an ________.
correct answer organ
A deficiency in vitamin A can result in ________ correct answer improper eye
development or sight
A food diary or calorie count should be recorded for _____ hours. correct answer
,A functional food is one that has been shown to have a: correct answer Beneficial
effect on health beyond basic nutrition
A nutraceutical is a food or food component that has been shown, primarily, to
have a: correct answer Preventative or treatment effect on diseases
According to the FDA, which of the following descriptions applies to a dietary
supplement? correct answer Ingested to affect structure or function of the body
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is an important molecule because it ________.
correct answer stores energy for use by body cells
After completing the course, you are required to complete _____ hours of
continuing education credits (CECs) within a ____ year period. correct answer 16
and 2
Among adolescents, which type of eating disorder is associated with restrictive
eating behaviors and low body weight? correct answer Anorexia nervosa
An adolescent female of gynecologic age of 3 years becomes pregnant. Her
prepregnancy BMI was 18.0. According to the IOM, how much weight should she
try to gain during her pregnancy? correct answer Up to 40 lb
Autoimmunity disproportionally affects _______ and ______ people, the very
same populations that are generally predisposed to disease, historically
marginalized, and lack access to support and resources. correct answer Black and
senior aged
, Bone serves as a mineral reserve for which two ions? correct answer calcium and
phosphate
Cancer cells characterized as "generic" cells are those that perform no specialized
body function. Thus, cancer cells lack ________. correct answer both
differentiation and responsiveness
Carbonic acid levels are controlled through the ________. correct answer
respiratory system
Compared with formula-fed infants, why do breast-fed infants experience a
reduced incidence of infections? correct answer Human milk has anti-infective
factors.
Compared with later stages of the life cycle, which of the following describes the
infant's protein requirement? correct answer It is higher on a per-kilogram basis
than that of an adult.
Decoction is made by: correct answer boiling plant components for 30 to 60
minutes.
During a nutrition assessment, the patient indicates that she uses a particular
dietary supplement. At a minimum, what aspects of the supplement should be
researched and reviewed before making a recommendation for continued use?
correct answer The form of the supplement, its application to the cited health
problem, and its mechanism of action
During the absorptive state, glucose levels are ________, insulin levels are
________, and glucagon levels ________. correct answer high; high; are low
