Holistic Nutritionist Exam
Human basic needs for the body correct answers Sufficient clean water and
wholesome food containing all the nutrients we need, good quality air to breath, and the
right amount of exercise and movement.
In one hour correct answers All the blood in the human body has passed through the
kidneys once and been filtered,controlling not only water balance, but elimination of
toxins.
Some daily practices for Holistic Self-Care correct answers exercise, drinking enough
clean water, eating simply, and paying attention to breathing.
One of the properties of skin correct answers to act as a waterproof barrier, keeping
dangerous substances from entering the body.
The skin acts as correct answers a line of immunity through a combination of both
watery sweat and oily sebum,forming an acid mantle against many pathogenic
organisms.
Some suggestions to take care of our bones include correct answers weight bearing
exercise, including enough vegetable source protein, and reducing salt intake, as some
examples.
Bone tonic correct answers Dandelions are extremely rich in calcium and other
minerals; they are also a powerful detoxifier.
The connective tissue fascia correct answers a layer of fibrous tissue surrounding all
muscles, blood vessels and nerves.
The fascia is correct answers rich in nerves, with up to ten times more sensory
receptors than muscle, responsible for most of our proprioceptive sense.
The heart correct answers has an internal pacemaker, keeping the heart beating
without outside stimulation. The heart rate can change from moment to moment in
response to information received from hormones and nerve impulses.
Homocysteine correct answers Normal byproduct of cell metabolism, but if too much
accumulates, it can be damaging and lead to higher risks of heart disease and brain
disorder.
Lymphatic capillaries correct answers Allow large amounts of tissue fluid containing
debris too big to enter blood capillaries, including proteins, pus, damaged or dead cells,
bacteria, and other pathogens and cancerous cells.
,Holistic self-care includes correct answers adequate hydration, reducing saturated fats
in the diet, walking more, and improving breathing.
The immune system correct answers Operates both the lymphatic and circulatory
systems and consists of both simple non-specific and specific immunity.
Fever and mucus production correct answers Important first lines of immunity defense.
Humans are designed to breathe correct answers Through the nose when possible,
which filters the air on the way into the lungs
Air is moved in and out of the lungs correct answers by the action of the diaphragm and
intercommunicates, which contract and make the chest cavity bigger.
Increasing negative ions in the home correct answers Opening doors and windows
regularly, using certain essentials oils, and have certain houseplants
A leaky gut correct answers Can occur as a result of an inflammatory response from a
food that has caused anintolerance or allergic reaction, thereby interfering with normal
digestion.
Sugars broken down from carbohydrates correct answers we eat are used to make
DNA, critical in cell replication.
The liver's main functions correct answers Making bile, aiding in digestion, vitamin
storage,metabolizing protein, sorting out fats, heat production and detoxification.
Signs and symptoms of a non-functioning liver correct answers Nausea, heartburn,
constipation, and chronic fatigue, to name a few
Each hour, the kidneys... correct answers filter all the blood in the human body through
a series of nephrons that number around a half-million.
Yellow or dark urine correct answers Signs of acute dehydration, and can include
feeling tired and fatigued, dry mouth, headaches, and dizziness.
There are at least 100 different peptides correct answers known to act as
neurotransmitters, including serotonin and dopamine, to name a few
The conscious part of the nervous system is correct answers Referred to as the
somatic nervous system, and the area that deals with unconscious activities is referred
to as the autonomic nervous system.
, The thyroid gland correct answers Increases metabolism through the release of thyroid
hormones T3 and T4; it also promotes protein synthesis, the carbohydrate absorption
rate in the gut, and update of glucose by cells and fat metabolism.
One way to protect the pancreas is to correct answers Avoid all processed foods while
including essential nutrients each day, including omega-3 fatty acids.
Estrogen correct answers Not only makes eggs, it governs what are referred to as
secondary sexual characteristics: soft skin and hair, breast development and fat
distribution
Protecting the prostate includes correct answers avoiding smoking, maintaining a
healthy weight, including good sources of zinc in the diet, and avoiding sitting all day.
Only _____ of medical schools in the United States appear to offer a single dedicated
course on nutrition. correct answers a quarter
Most deaths in the United States correct answers Are preventable, and they are related
to what we eat, with diet being the number one cause of premature death and the
number cause of disability
Researchers have noted that average younger Americans, 20 years old in 2006, are
living correct answers two fewer functional years then a 20-year-old from the year 1990
The average American obtains ____ percent of daily caloric intake from animal products
and _____ percent of their calories from processed plant foods. correct answers 32;57
The optimal LDL cholesterol level to minimize the risks of cardiovascular disease is
correct answers between 80 and 100 mg/dl
Statin drugs to lower cholesterol correct answers found to not be completely safe, with
damage reported to the liver or the kidneys
Lung cancer is correct answers The number one cancer killer in the United States, with
more than 160,000 thousand deaths each year directly related to smoking.
Eighty-five percent of women die correct answers Within five years of lung cancer
diagnosis, with 90 percent of deaths due to the spread of the cancer to other parts of
the body.
The number of particles deposited into the lungs correct answers Increases by a factor
of ten when frying indoors versus frying outdoors.
A low fiber intake is correct answers Associated with a stiffening of the arteries leading
up to the brain, which is a key risk factor for stroke.
