560G Lifelong Healing Quiz Questions

Question 1

What diet is best for a patient that has megaloblastic anemia, is overweight, has hyperlipidemia, prediabetes, and has a history of liver cancer?

a. ) Paleo Diet
b. ) Raw food diet
c. ) Mediterranean Diet
d. ) Low glycemic load Mediterranean Diet.

Answer 1

d.) Low glycemic load Mediterranean Diet because the Paleo diet is >10% animal protein and is not ideal for cancer protection and the Mediterranean Diet has been clinically proven to help reduce the risk of Diabetes, heart disease, and cancer- low glycemic load to address the pre diabetes and reduce the risk of tumor growth that is accelerated by insulin dysregulation. The raw food diet is contraindicated because of the B 12 deficiency initially.

Question 2

Out of the five senses, the one that has the strongest connection to the body’s reward system is:
	A.  Taste
	B.  Smell
	C.  Touch
	D.  Sight

Answer 2

Taste. Kessler states that taste is the sense that is the most strongly connected to the body’s reward system.

Question 3

The primary reasons that older age increases the risk for foodborne illness is:
A. older adults are frequently on multiple medications
B. antibiotic resistance increases with age
C. sense of smell and taste decline with age
D. older persons are more likely to have comorbid conditions

Answer 3

A. Older adults are frequently on multiple medications. In chapter 1 of Safe Food, Nestle states that though immune system does decline with age, a greater cause of immune dysfunction in older persons is that they are typically on multiple medications that compromise immune function and increase susceptibility to infectious agents.

Question 4

The FDA is responsible for inspecting shell eggs but not Hen Houses. TRUE or FALSE

Answer 4

FALSE - the FDA is responsible for inspecting Hen Houses to ensure that conditions are adequate and safe

Question 5

The idea behind grass farming is that \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is the most natural and renewable source of energy.
A - plantlife
B - Land
C - the Sun
D - water

Answer 5

D - the sun

Question 6

Pollan argues that ______ should be the premise for a new revolution, since it is what sustains and helps define culture.

Answer 6

Food

Question 7

The primary purpose of irradiating chicken and beef is to decrease the consumer’s chances of contracting food-borne illness. TRUE or FALSE

Answer 7

TRUE

Question 8

Once a food has been pasteurized, it cannot be recontaminated. TRUE or FALSE

Answer 8

FALSE - even after pasteurization, a food can be contaminated via various other means, including poor-handwashing, close contact with other contaminants, etc.

Question 9

In addition to indicating that animals received the majority of their nutrition from grass feedings, the USDA-regulated label “grass-fed” also includes limits on the use of antibiotics, hormones, and pesticides. TRUE or FALSE

Answer 9

FALSE - the term “grass-fed” does not include limits on the use of antiobiotics, hormones, or pesticides

Question 10

Dairy products labeled “USDA organic” must come from cows that grazed on pasture for the full-length of the growing season of the location in which they were raised. TRUE or FALSE

Answer 10

TRUE

Question 11

Any product labeled “organic” must be all of the following except:
A - USDA certified
B - Comprised of at least 70% organic ingredients
C - Free from irradiation
D - Free from the use of pesticides

Answer 11

B. The label “organic” means 95% or more of the ingredients are organic. The label “made with organic ingredients” only requires 70% organic ingredients

Question 12

All of the following are concerns that have been raised about the safety of GMOs except:
A - GM crops increase the use of fossil fuels
B - GM crops will interbreed with non-GMO crops and altered genes will be transferred into crops within which they are unwanted
C - Genes that create resistance to herbicides will be combined with those of weed species making “superweeds”
D - The genes added to crop plants can negatively affect the health of those who eat them

Answer 12

A - GM crops increase the use of fossil fuels

Question 13

Eating a high-protein diet will help to provide the body with the tryptophan needed to produce Serotonin. TRUE or FALSE

Answer 13

TRUE. Although they have high amounts of most amino acids, proteins generally contain very small amounts of tryptophan

Question 14

Over time, chronic overreating can EVENTUALLY cause __________ dopamine (DA) activity and ___________ dopamine (DA) sensitivity in the brain.

Answer 14

Decreased.

Decreased.

Question 15

Food cravings can have major impacts on:
A - all of these
B - decision making
C - memory
D - impulse control

Answer 15

Impulse control and memory.
Not sure about decision making.
Believe the answer is ALL of these

Question 16

Cold pressed oils are generally thought to be non-addictive foods according to Dr. Ifland. TRUE or FALSE

Answer 16

TRUE

Question 17

Emotions that have been linked to increased hunger are joy and ___________.

Answer 17

Anger.
Joy and Anger are linked to increased hunger.
Sadness and Fear are linked to poor food choices, but not to increased hunger

Question 18

The phenomenon of an association or effect INCREASING in strength and/or intensity after repeated exposure to a stimulus is called:
A - withdrawal
B - addiction
C - tolerance
D - sensitization

Answer 18

D - SENSITIZATION. Kessler defines sensitization as “augmentation of a behavior in response to the repeated administration of a substance” when addressing sugar addiction and overeating

Question 19

Social withdrawal and/or isolative behaviors in alcoholics are primarily attributable to:
A - dopamine deficiency
B - liver enzyme elevation
C - neurological effects of alcohol
D - thiamine deficiency

Answer 19

D - thiamine deficiency.

can cause social isolation and withdrawal, among other symptoms

Question 20

Eating a diet deficient in omega-3 FA found in fish and some nuts can cause
A - difficulty concentrating
B - decreased dopamine
C - depression
D - all of these

Answer 20

D - all of these

Question 21

Impaired absorption of folate should be considered in patients who are taking:
A - anticonvulsants
B - antipsychotics
C - antidepressants
D - anxiolytics

Answer 21

Anticonvulsants impair the absorption of folate.

Question 22

Non-starchy vegetables contain more fiber than whole grains. TRUE or FALSE

Answer 22

TRUE.

non starchy vegetables contain 8x more fiver than whole grains, and 31x more fiber than refined grains

Question 23

A vegan or vegetarian diet that is high in phytic acid (found in grains) can inhibit the absorption of which nutrient(s)?
A - Iron
B - Calcium
C - Zinc
D - All of the above

Answer 23

D - All of them.

Question 24

Which foods are avoided in an elimination diet?
A - Gluten, fish, corn, dairy
B - Gluten, corn, dairy, soy
C - Gluten, rice, corn, poultry
D - Gluten, corn, dairy, legumes

Answer 24

B - Gluten, corn, dairy, soy

Question 25

Food allergies are mediated by \_\_\_\_\_, while food sensitivies are mediated by \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
A - IgG, IgA
B - IgA, IgE
C - IgG, IgE
D - IgE, IgG

Answer 25

D - IgE, IgG

Question 26

A vegetarian diet frequently causes deficiency in which of the following? More than one can apply:

Vitamin B12
Iron
Fiber
Zinc

Answer 26

Vitamin B12, Iron, and Zinc

Question 27

What medical conditions has/have shown evidence-based benefits from the Mediterranean Diet?
A - Heart and Cardiovascular Disease
B - Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome
C - Alzheimer's Disease and Depression
D - All of the above

Answer 27

D - All of the above

Question 28

The Macrobiotic Diet has shown benefit in those with blood type \_\_\_\_\_, while the Paleo diet has shown benefit in those with blood type \_\_\_\_\_.
A. B,A
B. O,A
C. A, O
D. O, AB

Answer 28

Blood type A benefits from the macrobiotic diet

Blood type O benefits from the Paleo diet

Question 29

Cooking foods containing lycopene and beta-carotene will boost the availability of these nutrients. TRUE or FALSE

Answer 29

TRUE

Question 30

A dietary imbalance caused by an excess of carbohydrate foods, eventually resulting in protein and mineral deficiencies, can be an adverse effect of a/an \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ diet. 
A - Anti-inflammatory
B - Mediterranean
C - Paleo
D - Macrobiotic

Answer 30

D - Macrobiotic

Question 31

Which diets have been thought to have benefits in treating and/or preventing cancer?
Alkaline
Mediterranean
Macrobiotic
All of the above

Answer 31

All of the above

Question 32

A vegan diet would be an especially good choice for a person with this condition:
A - protein deficiency
B - Pernicious anemia
C - hematomachrosis
D - All of the above

Answer 32

C - Hematomachrosis

People with this condition have an excess of iron in the blood and should avoid animal products whenever possible

Question 33

Cow's milk has \_\_\_\_\_ protein and \_\_\_\_\_\_ calcium than human milk. 
A - less, more
B - less, less
C - more, more
D - more, less

Answer 33

C - more, more

Cow’s milk has 3x as much protein and 4x as much calcium as human milk

Question 34

When meal planning for those with cardiovascular risk factors, it is important to know that grass-fed beef is \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ in fat and \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ in omega-3 FA than grain-fed beef.
A - higher, lower
B - lower, higher
C - lower, lower
D - higher, higher

Answer 34

B - lower, higher

Grass-fed beef is lower in fat, but higher in omega-3 FA than grain-fed

Question 35

One of the first symptoms of liver disharmony is: 
A - hyperflexibility
B - cold feeling/ chills
C - emotional lability
D - low blood pressure

Answer 35

C - emotional lability

Can be one of the first signs - emotional difficulty and mood swings

Question 36

The following interventions will help to control insulin production in a hypoglycemic patient (select all that apply):
A - avoiding denatured and refined foods
B - consuming whole forms of complex carbohydrates
C - Increasing salt consumption
D - increasing intake of citrus fruits

Answer 36

A - avoiding denatured and refined foods
and
B - consuming whole forms of complex carbohydrates

Increasing salt would reduce blood sugar further.
Citrus lowers blood sugar quickly and should be avoided

Question 37

One characteristic that grains and legumes have in common, is that they are both acid forming. TRUE or FALSE

Answer 37

TRUE

Question 38

Which of the following promote the formation of Maillard Reaction Products? Select all that apply.
A - Cooking foods above 248 degrees F
B - Boiling foods
C - Slow cooking foods at low temperatures
D - Adding sugar to protein rich foods

Answer 38

A - Cooking foods above 248 degrees F

C - Slow cooking foods at low temperatures

D - Adding sugar to protein rich foods

Question 39

According to traditional Chinese Medicine, raw foods are better for digestion than cooked foods. TRUE or FALSE

Answer 39

FALSE - cooked foods are better according to TCM

Question 40

A person with constipation should avoid consuming:
A - bran from oats, wheat, or rice
B - baking powder and baking soda
C - magnesium rich foods
D - fiber-rich foods

Answer 40

B - baking powder and baking soda

Question 41

The most common symptom of underlying system imbalance manifests in the form of:
A - chills
B - anxiety
C - headaches
D - diarrhea

Answer 41

C - headaches are often the first sign of imbalance