Pediatric

Question 1

• Vitamin A consumption needs to be balanced by

Answer 1

vitamin D.

Question 2

Cholesterol is critical to the formation of

Answer 2

the brain and nervous system, as well as the ‘second brain’ also known as the digestive tract.

Question 3

Folic acid helps to prevent

Answer 3

neural tube defects and folate-rich foods include liver, egg yolks, legumes and greens.

Question 4

T/F? An important dietary therapy for morning sickness is to avoid low blood sugar.

Answer 4

True– Consume plenty of

fats and eat frequently enough to avoid having an empty stomach.

Question 5

The biofilm in the gut can become disrupted by

Answer 5

poor diet, antibiotics, vaccinations or fluoridated and

chlorinated water.

Question 6

Effects of Fluoride:

Answer 6

• is an enzyme inhibitor
• is a thyroid suppressor
• can cause a sluggish metabolism

Question 7

One of the best defenses against toxins in vaccines is

Answer 7

dietary sulfur

Question 8

How does vitamin A affect human fetal development?

Answer 8

• It regulates the differentiation of the primitive cells into cells specific to each organ system.
• It holds the key to what scientists call the “holy grail” puzzle of developmental biology.
• After the formation of all the organ systems, it supports the growth of all the organ systems.

Question 9

Which of the following is suggested to treat anemia in pregnancy?

Answer 9

Eating liver frequently

• Taking cod liver oil since vitamin A is needed to absorb iron
• Avoiding refined carbohydrates and sugars

Question 10

List 3 possible causes of gut dysbiosis in children.

Answer 10

1. Failure to have proper implantation of micro-organisms at birth, either because of imbalances in the
   mothers vaginal flora or c-section.
2. Antibiotic use, either by the mother in the perinatal period or by the child.
3. Vaccinations - have a dramatic adverse effect on the health of the gut flora.