Midterm Flashcards
How should an NTP approach lifestyle recommendations with a client?
Keep bio-individuality in mind, let the client lead, and refrain from prescribing lifestyle changes.
Which minerals deplete due to stress?
Magnesium and zinc
How do you determine how much water someone needs to consume?
Weight divided by half in ounces, while considering lifestyle, climate, BMI, diet, etc.
What would you recommend for a client who has trouble falling asleep?
Try to have your last meal at least one hour before bed, implement a wind-down routine, try a calming herbal tea, etc.
What are early signs of dehydration?
Fatigue, feeling thirsty, lightheaded, dry mouth, dark urine.
What is/are the primary organ(s) for regulating blood pressure?
The kidneys
What are the primary roles of minerals in the body?
Build bones and teeth, synthesize hormones and enzymes, act as cofactors, help absorb calcium, allow muscles to relax and contract, support brain health and nervous system regulation.
What are the three key players in calcium homeostasis?
Parathyroid gland, parathyroid hormone, calcitonin
What are the primary roles of fat in the body?
Cushion joints, act as building block for hormones and cell membranes, foster sense of satiety, provide source of energy, protect organs, allow nutrient absorption.
What are the cofactors for prostaglandin?
Zinc, magnesium, calcium
What are the three types of fat?
Mono-unsaturated, poly-unsaturated, saturated
What are the essential fatty acids?
Alpha-linolenic acid (omega-3s), and linoleic acid (omega-6s)
What would you recommend to a client with symptoms of low blood sugar?
I would recommend slowly shifting to a more macro-nutrient balanced diet, especially making sure to add adequate healthy fats, be sure to get adequate hydration, cut down on added sugars in the diet, mitigate stress, eat regularly and frequently.
What hormones are involved in blood sugar regulation?
Glucagon, cortisol, epinephrine, noroepinephrine
Which of the hormones involved in blood sugar regulation relies on the HPA axis?
Cortisol
What organs are involved in blood sugar regulation in a person with optimal blood sugar regulation?
Pancreas and liver
What organ(s) are recruited in “emergency” blood sugar dysregulation?
Adrenal glands
What are necessary components for sufficient stomach acid (HCl) production?
Parasympathetic nervous system state, water, sufficient protein, nutrients (iron, zinc, and B vitamins), etc.
What are the three types of reactions to therapeutic change?
Sensitivity/allergy, digestive reaction, healing reaction
What hormones are released in the duodenum?
CCK and secretin
What does CCK do?
Triggers the gallbladder to release bile, signals the brain to feel full, and triggers the release of digestive enzymes.
What does secretin do?
Triggers the pancreas to release bicarbonate, which increases the ph in the duodenum.
What are the four steps in transitioning to a nutrient-dense diet?
- Adjust macros for bio-individual needs, 2. Learn how to source high quality food, 3. Learn how to prepare food properly (soaking, sprouting, fermenting), 4. Learn how to eat mindfully
What are the six levels of structural integration?
- Chemical, 2. Cellular, 3. Tissue, 4. Organ, 5. System, 6. Organism
What is homeostasis?
A state of balance among all the body systems needed for the body to survive and function optimally.
At what level of structural integration do you find the most important parameters for homeostasis?
Chemical level
What is the difference between anatomy and physiology?
Anatomy describes the structure/parts, and physiology describes the function/process.
How does our anatomy adapt to our physical needs?
Our bodies readily respond to changes in our environment including: adjusting to different climates/altitudes, absorb nutrients from a wide variety of sources, form calluses in response to pressure/contact, etc.
What is bio-individuality?
The idea that all humans are unique in our biological makeup and needs. Every person has their own specific nutritive and health needs, as well as routines, practices, and preferences that work for them.
What is epigenetics?
How your behaviors and environment can cause changes that affect the way genes express.
