NSG 210 Unit 4: Nutrition and Addiction
Questions and Answers Rated A+
How does chronic substance use affect gut health, and how can nutrition help restore it?
✔✔Chronic substance use can disrupt gut microbiota, leading to digestive issues; a nutrient-
dense diet rich in probiotics and prebiotics helps restore gut health.
Why might individuals in recovery from addiction be advised to reduce their intake of sugar?
✔✔Sugar can trigger cravings and contribute to mood swings, undermining the stability needed
for successful recovery.
How can a well-balanced diet help with sleep during the addiction recovery process?
✔✔A balanced diet, particularly one rich in magnesium, tryptophan, and other sleep-supporting
nutrients, can promote restful sleep during recovery.
What role does vitamin D play in the recovery process from addiction?
✔✔Vitamin D supports bone health, immune function, and mood regulation, all of which are
important during the recovery process.
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, How can a lack of adequate nutrition interfere with the healing of damaged organs in individuals
with alcohol use disorder?
✔✔Inadequate nutrition can delay organ repair, weaken the immune system, and hinder the
body’s ability to detoxify effectively.
How does alcohol affect the body's ability to use protein for muscle repair?
✔✔Alcohol inhibits protein synthesis, making it harder for the body to repair muscle tissue and
recover from the damage caused by substance abuse.
What is a key reason why individuals in addiction recovery should avoid highly processed and
high-fat foods?
✔✔Such foods can exacerbate inflammation, cause weight gain, and increase the risk of
metabolic disorders, all of which may impede recovery.
How can a diet rich in leafy greens and vegetables benefit those recovering from addiction?
✔✔Leafy greens and vegetables provide essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that
support liver function, immune health, and overall healing.
What is the primary role of carbohydrates in the body for individuals with addiction recovery?
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Questions and Answers Rated A+
How does chronic substance use affect gut health, and how can nutrition help restore it?
✔✔Chronic substance use can disrupt gut microbiota, leading to digestive issues; a nutrient-
dense diet rich in probiotics and prebiotics helps restore gut health.
Why might individuals in recovery from addiction be advised to reduce their intake of sugar?
✔✔Sugar can trigger cravings and contribute to mood swings, undermining the stability needed
for successful recovery.
How can a well-balanced diet help with sleep during the addiction recovery process?
✔✔A balanced diet, particularly one rich in magnesium, tryptophan, and other sleep-supporting
nutrients, can promote restful sleep during recovery.
What role does vitamin D play in the recovery process from addiction?
✔✔Vitamin D supports bone health, immune function, and mood regulation, all of which are
important during the recovery process.
1
, How can a lack of adequate nutrition interfere with the healing of damaged organs in individuals
with alcohol use disorder?
✔✔Inadequate nutrition can delay organ repair, weaken the immune system, and hinder the
body’s ability to detoxify effectively.
How does alcohol affect the body's ability to use protein for muscle repair?
✔✔Alcohol inhibits protein synthesis, making it harder for the body to repair muscle tissue and
recover from the damage caused by substance abuse.
What is a key reason why individuals in addiction recovery should avoid highly processed and
high-fat foods?
✔✔Such foods can exacerbate inflammation, cause weight gain, and increase the risk of
metabolic disorders, all of which may impede recovery.
How can a diet rich in leafy greens and vegetables benefit those recovering from addiction?
✔✔Leafy greens and vegetables provide essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that
support liver function, immune health, and overall healing.
What is the primary role of carbohydrates in the body for individuals with addiction recovery?
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