IW-603 - Midterm Exam - Attempt 8
Question1Marks: 1
Approximately what percentage of the population suffers from undetected food allergies?
Choose one answer.
A. 60%
B. 70%
C. 40%
D. 50%
Question2Marks: 1
Gallstones are among the most common gastrointestinal disorders in Western populations. What dietary factors are at play in the formation of gallstones? (Select all that apply)
Choose at least one answer.
A. REFINED SUGARS
B. CAFFEINE
C. VEGETARIAN DIET
D. FOOD ALLERGY
E. DIETARY FIBER
F. OBESITY AND WEIGHT LOSS
G. DIETARY CHOLESTEROL AND FATTY ACIDS
Question3Marks: 1
Vasculitis is a general term that denotes inflammation of blood vessels. Although the exact cause is unknown possible causes include: (Select all that apply)
Choose at least one answer.
A. FOOD ALLERGY
B. PETROLEUM PRODUCTS
C. FOOD ADDITIVES
D. ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICALS
E. POLYTETRAFLUOROETHYLENE (PTFE)
Question4Marks: 1
Approximately how many different chemicals are added intentionally to food?
Choose one answer.
A. 1,800
B. 2,400
C. 3,000
D. 2,700
Question5Marks: 1
One of the most common causes of a wide range of symptoms and conditions is:
Choose one answer.
A. HIDDEN ENVIRONMENTAL ALLERGY
B. HYPERTHYROIDISM
C. HIDDEN FOOD ALLERGY
D. HYPOTHYROIDISM
Question6Marks: 1
Dr. Justin Marchegiani recommends non-starchy carbohydrates for a person who has insulin resistance or diabetes, and a diet:
Choose one answer.
A. LOW-MODERATE IN FATS AND LOW-MODERATE IN PROTEINS
B. VERY HIGH IN FATS AND LOW-MODERATE IN PROTEINS
C. LOW-MODERATE IN FATS AND VERY HIGH IN PROTEINS
D. VERY HIGH IN FATS AND LOW IN PROTEINS
Question7Marks: 1
During the last half of the 20th century, there has been an increase in the use of vegetable oils in exchange for dairy fat. At the same time, the consumption of fish and marine-based omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) has decreased. Since many vegetable oils have a high content of omega-6 PUFAs, the sum effect of these changes is a considerably higher ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 in food globally, so that the presumed ‘ideal’ ratio of 1:1 is now:
Choose one answer.
A. 15-20:1
B. 5:1
C. 10-15:1
D. 2:1
Question8Marks: 1
Inflammation in the gut occurs as a result of the overgrowth of flora which have become pathogenic. In the case of shigella overgrowth and Hashimoto’s disease, John Bagnulo MPH, PhD recommends a diet almost devoid of:
Choose one answer.
A. FISH
B. EGGS
C. WHEAT
D. RED MEAT AND DAIRY
Question9Marks: 1
According to the most complete allostatic model of physiological response to a current stressor, “wear and tear” due to sustained, repeated, or extreme allostatic accommodation is the means by which one travels from physiological wealth to physiological bankruptcy. Within this conception allostatic load is reversible, up to a point, through all of the following except:
Choose one answer.
A. SLEEPING
B. MORE EXERCISE
C. TIME PRESSURE
D. BETTER DIET
Question10Marks: 1
Individuals with Crohn’s disease often suffer from multiple nutritional deficiencies. Which of the following supplements have been shown to aid individuals with this disease? (Select all that apply)
Choose at least one answer.
A. MAGNESIUM
B. VITAMIN C
C. VITAMIN A
D. GLUTAMINE
E. B VITAMINS
F. ZINC
G. VITAMIN D
Question11Marks: 1
What are some symptoms of hypothyroidism? (Select all that apply)
Choose at least one answer.
A. INTOLERANCE TO THE HEAT
B. DIARRHEA
C. FATIGUE
D. WEIGHT GAIN
E. WEAKNESS
Question12Marks: 1
Psychological stress, sleep deprivation or a rich diet that is increasing the levels of glucocorticoids have the same consequences in terms of allostatic load, namely:
Choose one answer.
A. EPILEPSY
B. LOW BLOOD PRESSURE
C. DECREASED RISK FOR CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE
D. INCREASED RISK FOR CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE
Question13Marks: 1
Nutritional Medicine promises all of the following except:
Choose one answer.
A. FOOD ADDICTIONS WILL BE OVERCOME IN 24 HOURS
B. FEWER DRUGS AND LESS SURGERY
C. SAFETY
D. ADVANTAGES OF SELF-CARE (EMPOWERMENT, ENHANCED MOTIVATION)
Question14Marks: 1
Which of the following frequently play a role in the pathogenesis of a number of chronic health conditions: (Select all that apply)
Choose at least one answer.
A. HYPERTHYROIDISM
B. CANDIDA
C. FIBROMYALGIA
D. LUPUS
E. ALLERGY
F. HYPOGLYCEMIA
G. HYPOTHYROIDISM
Question15Marks: 1
Which law states that energy can never be created or destroyed; it can only change form?
Choose one answer.
A. THE LAW OF VIBRATION
B. THE LAW OF CONSERVATION OF ENERGY
C. THE LAW OF ENERGY
D. THE LAW OF CAUSE AND EFFECT
