560G Lifelong Healing With Food - quizzes Flashcards
The primary reason that older age increases risk for foodborne illness is:
sense of smell and taste decline with age
older adults are frequently on multiple medications
older persons are more likely to have comorbid conditions
antibiotic resistance increases with age
older adults are frequently on multiple medications
The FDA is responsible for investigating “Hen Houses” to ensure conditions are adequate and safe.
False
The idea behind grass farming is that \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is the most natural and renewable source of energy. plantlife land water the Sun
the sun
Pollan argues that ______ should be the premise for a new revolution, since it is what sustains and helps define culture.
farming
science
sustainability
food
food
The primary purpose of irradiating chicken and beef is to decrease the consumers’ chances of contracting food-borne illness(es).
True
Once a food has been pasteurized, it cannot be re-contaminated.
False
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.
False
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
Any product labeled “Organic” must be all of the following EXCEPT:
Comprised of at least 70% organic ingredients
Free from irradiation
Free from the use of pesticides
USDA Certified
Comprised of at least 70% organic ingredients
All of the following are concerns that have been raised about the safety of GMOs EXCEPT
GM crops will interbreed with non-GMO crops and altered genes will be transferred into crops within which they are unwanted
GM crops increase the use of fossil fuels
The genes added to crop plants can negatively affect health of those who eat them
Genes that create resistance to herbicides will be combined with those of weed species making “superweeds”
GM crops increase the use of fossil fuels
Eating a high-protein diet will help to provide the body with the tryptophan needed to produce Serotonin.
false
Chronic overeating can eventually cause \_\_\_\_\_\_ dopamine (DA) activity and \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ dopamine (DA) sensitivity in the brain. increased, increased increased, decreased decreased, increased decreased, decreased
decreased, decreased
Food cravings can have major impacts on: All of the above Decision-making impulse control memory
All of the above
Out of the five senses, the one that has the strongest connection to the body’s reward system is: Touch Taste Smell Sight
taste
Emotional states that have been linked to increased hunger are joy and: Fear Sadness Anger All of the above
anger
The phenomenon of an association or effect increasing in strength and/or intensity after repeated exposure to a stimulus is called: sensitization tolerance withdrawal addiction
sensitization
Social withdrawal and/or isolative behaviors in alcoholics are primarily attributable to: neurological effects of alcohol dopamine deficiency thiamine deficiency liver enzyme elevation
thiamine deficiency
Apathy, confusion, and personality changes can be signs of severe \_\_\_\_\_ deficiency. Folate Protein Iron B12
iron
Impaired absorption of folate should be considered in patients who are taking: Anxiolytics Antidepressants Anticonvulsants Antipsychotics
Anticonvulsants
The primary reason that older age increases risk for foodborne illness is:
older adults are frequently on multiple medications
antibiotic resistance increases with age
older persons are more likely to have comorbid conditions
sense of smell and taste decline with age, impairing recognition of diseased or spoiled foods
older adults are frequently on multiple medications
Choosing chicken and ground beef treated with irradiation will decrease your chances of contracting foodborne illness.
True
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.
False
Non-starchy vegetables contain more fiber than do whole grains.
True
A vegan or vegetarian diet that is high in phytic acid (found in grains) can inhibit the absorption of which nutrient(s)? Zinc Iron Calcium All of these
All of these
What foods are avoided in an elimination diet? Gluten, corn, dairy, soy Gluten, rice, corn, meat Gluten, corn, dairy, legumes Gluten, meat, corn, dairy
Gluten, corn, dairy, soy
Food allergies are mediated by \_\_\_\_\_ while food sensitivities are mediated by \_\_\_\_\_. IgG, IgE IgA, IgE IgE, IgG IgG, IgA
IgE, IgG
A vegetarian diet frequently causes deficiency in which of the following vitamins? All of these Zinc Vitamin B12 Iron
All of these
What medical condition(s) has/have shown evidence-based benefits from The Mediterranean Diet? All of these Heart and Cardiovascular Disease Alzheimer's Disease and Depression Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome
All of these
The Macrobiotic Diet has shown benefit in those with Blood Type \_\_\_\_\_, while the Paleo diet has shown benefit in those with Blood Type \_\_\_\_\_\_. B, A A, O O, AB O, A
A, O
Cooking foods containing lycopene and beta-carotene will boost the availability of these nutrients.
True
A dietary imbalance caused by an excess of carbohydrate foods, eventually resulting in protein and mineral deficiencies, can be an adverse effect of a(n) \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ diet. Anti-inflammatory Mediterranean Paleo Macrobiotic
Macrobiotic
A diet that has been thought to have benefits in treating and/or preventing cancer is: All of these Alkaline Mediterranean Macrobiotic
All of these
A vegan diet would be an especially good choice for a person with this condition: pernicious anemia protein deficiency all of these hematomachrosis
hematomachrosis
Cow’s milk has \_\_\_\_\_\_ protein and \_\_\_\_\_\_ calcium than human milk. more, less more, more less, more less, less
more, more
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 fatty acids than grain-fed beef.
lower, lower
lower, higher
higher, higher
higher, lower
lower, higher
One of the first symptoms of liver disharmony is: cold feeling/chills emotional lability low blood pressure hyperflexibility
emotional lability
The following interventions will help to control insulin production in a hypoglycemic patient (select all that apply):
avoiding denatured and refined foods
increasing salt consumption
increasing intake of citrus fruits
consuming whole forms of complex carbohydrates
avoiding denatured and refined foods
consuming whole forms of complex carbohydrates
One characteristic that grains and legumes have in common, is that they are both acid-forming.
True
Which of the following promote the formation of Maillard Reaction Products (MRPs)? Check all that apply
Adding sugar to protein-rich foods
Cooking foods above 248 degrees
Slow cooking foods at low temperatures
Boilng foods
all EXCEPT boling foods
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), raw foods are better for digestion than cooked foods. True or false?
False
A person with constipation should avoid consuming: fiber-rich foods magnesium-rich foods Bran from oats, wheat, or rice baking powder and baking soda
baking powder and baking soda
Which of the following diets would be particularly detrimental for a person who is suffering from depression due to low serotonin levels? macrobiotic paleo mediterranean vegetarian
Paleo
Attaining adequate DHA intake is particularly important for maintaining adequate levels of \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. serotonin dopamine norepinephrine GABA
dopamine
The “placebo effect” is demonstrated by each of the following scenarios EXCEPT:
A person justifies eating larger quantities of food simply because it is a “healthy” food
Reading labels has been shown to decrease consumption of high-calorie foods
A person who thinks coffee will wake them up may become more alert after drinking it, even if decaffeinated
A person experiences sleepiness after consuming tryptophan-rich foods
A person experiences sleepiness after consuming tryptophan-rich foods
Consumption of sugar can increase \_\_\_\_\_\_ , which can lead to anxiety, difficulty concentrating, and hyperactivity. GABA serotonin insullin adrenaline
adrenaline
The USDA organic seal on livestock verifies that producers met animal health and welfare standards, did not use antibiotics or growth hormones, used 100% organic feed, and provided animals with access to the outdoors.
True
In recent years, the food source most commonly responsible for outbreaks of foodborne illness is/are: Vegetables Meat Fruits Seafood
seafood
While on the anti-Candida diet, a person should increase his or her intake of fermented foods.
False
Low blood sugar is prevalent in persons with disorders such as: schizophrenia drug addiction obesity all of these
all of these
The most common food proteins that can cause intolerance are cow’s milk protein and \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. nut protein soy protein egg yolks wheat gluten
wheat gluten
In motivational interviewing, the therapist accepts the patient’s perspective and reflects it, rather than challenging it.
False
The term \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ means that nutrients that were lost during food processing have been added back, whereas \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ means vitamins or minerals have been added to a food that weren't originally in the food. enriched, fortified fortified, enriched supplemented, enriched fortified, supplemented
enriched, fortified
Your vegetarian client comes to you for help with what foods to eat for her fatigue. What nutrient deficiencies do you suspect? (Select all that apply) Iron Zinc Vitamin B12 Magnesium
Iron
Zinc
Vitamin B12
Which of these oils is lowest in omega-6 fatty acids? safflower oil flaxseed oil corn oil soybean oil
flaxseed oil
The most common symptom of underlying system imbalance manifests in the form of:
anxiety
diarrhea
headaches
headaches
oysters, spinach, eggs, pineapple, plum, squid, banana, nuts, milk, turkey are good sources of what amino acid that is a precursor to serotonin?
Tryptophan
Which of the following amino acids competes for same transporters as tryptophan? (all that apply) valine glutamine tyrosine isolucine leucine
valine, tyrosine, and leucine
T or F: theoretically a high protein diet leaves less Tryptophan available for Serotonin Synthesis in brain
True
When carbohydrates are consumed, insulin is released which helps muscles to absorb AA from the blood, except tryptophan which stays bound to _____ in the blood
albumin
T or F: Carbohydrate cravings are common in people with Serotonin and/or tryptophan deficiencies.
True
What neurotransmitter plays a role in: reward and pleasure motivation and planning cognition voluntary movement mood and emotional response sleep and wakefulness learning and working memory attention/focus, prioritizing lactation/breastfeeding addiction
dopamine
too much \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ neurotransmitter - psychosis - schizophrenia - paranoia - insomnia - decreased appetite/weight loss - aggression - obsessions/compulsions - euphoria - intense sexual urges - mania and/or bipolar disorder
dopamine
The brain is composed of 60% fat, mostly \_\_\_\_. EPA DNA DHA ALA
DHA
\_\_\_\_\_ deficiency an be corrected by: Supplementation with L-tyrosine Eating foods high in tyrosine, including: Fava beans Chicken Ricotta cheese Dark chocolate Seaweed Wheat germ Mustard greens Oatmeal
- Isolucine
- Leucine
- Tyrosine
- Glutamine
Tyrosine
Clinical Signs of _____ Deficiency/Insufficiency:
Food cravings, especially late night
Irritability when cutting out craved/favorite foods
Frequently continuing to eat even when very full
Lethargy, especially when cutting back on craved/favorite foods
Reports of heavy reliance on foods or substances to stimulate cognition or alertness (ex cant function without caffeine, sugar, etc.)
serotonin
dopamine
norepinephrine
GABA
dopamine
Which diet may be helpful for Diabetes and glucose management and is best for type O blood?
Paleo
T or F: Isothiocyanates, like soy isoflavones, appear to block TPO, and they may also disrupt signaling across the thyroid’s cell membranes.
True
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
d.) Low glycemic load Mediterranean Diet
