General Study

Question 1

What nutritional deficiencies are correlated with depression?

Answer 1

Folate, B6, zinc, selenium, lithium, vitamin C, omega-3s

other B vitamins as well

Question 2

What type of diet is potentially a cause of depression?

Answer 2

High-glycemic

Question 3

People with generalized inflammatory syndromes (acute viral infections, rheumatoid arthritis, insulin resistance) have higher rates of ________ than the general population.

Answer 3

depression

Question 4

When seeing a client with depression, you should screen for what two conditions?

Answer 4

hypothyroidism, dysbiosis

Question 5

Elevated cortisol results in less ______ delivered to the brain, which results in less _______

Answer 5

tryptophan, serotonin

Question 6

How does B6 contribute to depression

Answer 6

It is essential in the manufactor of all monoamines.

Question 7

Alcoholism puts one at risk for what nutrient deficiencies?

Answer 7

B-vitamins, vitamin C

Question 8

Someone with involuntary eye movement, unequal pupils, confusion, and memory loss may be suffering from what nutrient deficiency?

Answer 8

Thiamine

Wernicke‐Korsakoff Psychosis

Question 9

Someone suffering from fatigue, tingling/numbness in hands/feet, sleep disturbance, memory loss, loss of muscle function, and involuntary eye movements might be suffering from what nutritional deficiency?

Answer 9

Thiamine

dry beriberi

Question 10

Someone with peripheral edema, swelling in both legs, shortness of breath upon exertion, and coughing at night may be suffering from what nutrient deficiency?

Answer 10

thiamine

wet beriberi

Question 11

Always supplement with ______ for clients with congestive heart failure, alzheimers, MS, or kidney disease.

Answer 11

Thiamine

Question 12

Consider supplementing with ___________ when a client shows signs of a low-nutrient diet and is also suffering from depression, poor memory, or diabetes.

Answer 12

Thiamine

Question 13

_____ deficiency is typically accompanied by deficiencies of B6, Niacin, and Thiamine

Answer 13

Riboflavin

Question 14

Cracked and red lips with inflammation of the mouth/tongue and sore throat are signs of what nutritional deficiency?

Answer 14

Riboflavin

Question 15

Niacin deficiency is also called _______

Answer 15

pellagra

Question 16

Diarrhea, dermatitis, dementia, death describes the progression of what nutritional deficiency?

Answer 16

niacin

Question 17

What vitamin is helpful in lowering cholesterol and improving circulation?

Answer 17

Niacin

Question 18

Who is most prone to a B6 deficiency?

Answer 18

Elderly people
alcoholics
those with liver disease, rheumatoid arthritis, type 1 diabetes, HIV

Question 19

Seborrhoeic dermatitis is a symptom of what nutritional deficiency?

Answer 19

Pyridoxine (B6)

Question 20

A symptom pattern containing glossitis, angular cheillitis, rashes in body folds, intense drowsiness, and confusion likely points to what nutritional deficiency?

Answer 20

Pyridoxine (B6)

Question 21

Irritability, insomnia, muscle weakness, and anemia are all correlated with what nutritional deficiency?

Answer 21

Pyridoxine (B6)

Question 22

What are risk factors for biotin deficiency?

Answer 22

IBD, alcoholism, long-term use of antibiotics or Dilantin

Question 23

Megaloblastic anemia is commonly caused by what nutritional deficiencies?

Answer 23

Folate/B12

Question 24

What are common causes of folate deficiency?

Answer 24

alcoholism, deficient intake, increased needs (pregnancy, infancy, cirrhosis), malabsorption

Question 25

Painful tingling in hands and feet, weakness, fatigue, loss of coordination, and mental status changes are indicative of what condition?

Answer 25

Megaloblastic anemia

Question 26

Most vitamin B12 deficiencies are caused by _____?

Answer 26

inadequate absorption due to dysbiosis/inflammation/low stomach acid/excessive alcohol consumption

Question 27

Chronic fatigue, tingling/numbness in fingers/toes, electrical shocks, depression, migraines, memory loss, mental sluggishness are all symptoms of what nutritional deficiency?

Answer 27

B12

Question 28

What are some diseases associated with B12 deficiency?

Answer 28

MS, dementia, alzeimer's, IBD, CV disease, infertility, cancer, autoimmunity

Question 29

Night blindness, light sensitivity, chronically dry eyes, dry/rough skin, slow wound healing, reduction in the ability to taste/hear/smell, reduced resistance to respiratory infections. What nutritional deficiency does this describe?

Answer 29

Vitamin A

Question 30

Processed foods contain more of one mineral and less of another. What are these minerals?

Answer 30

more sodium | less potassium

Question 31

Diets low in ______ contribute to the development of high blood pressure.

Answer 31

potassium

Question 32

Cellular calcium is important for what functions?

Answer 32

Maintaining blood pressure, assisting in blood clotting, regulating muscle contractions, transmitting nerve impulses, secreting hormones

Question 33

What mineral is essential for muscle relaxation and preventing clotting?

Answer 33

magnesium

Question 34

Spastic muscles, nervous twitching, hypersensitivity to noises, and calcium deposits are all signs of what nutritional deficiency?

Answer 34

magnesium

Question 35

______ deficiency interferes with vitamin D utilization, contributing to hypertension, cardiac arrhythmia, asthma, insulin resistance, osteoporosis, headaches, and more

Answer 35

Magnesium

Question 36

Extreme fatigue, headache, cold hands and feet, pale skin and gums, brittle nails, fast heartbeat, dizziness, shortness of breath are symptoms of what nutritional deficiency

Answer 36

iron

Question 37

Fatigue, anemia, premature greying of hair, underactivity of thyroid, nerve/muscle impairment are symptoms of what nutrient deficiency?

Answer 37

copper

Question 38

Loss of smell, impaired immune function, hair loss, skin lesions, loss of appetite, low testosterone, dysmenorrhea, and diarrhea are symptoms of what nutritional deficiency?

Answer 38

zinc

Question 39

If someone is complaining of fatigue, what are some common things you need to first rule out?

Answer 39

Anemia, side effects of medications, osteomalacia, thyroid disorders, sleep disorders, alcohol/drug abuse, autoimmune disorders, depression, malnutrition

Question 40

Screen all clients with fatigue for _______, especially if they remain tired after a full night's sleep.

Answer 40

Anemia

Question 41

What are the major causes of iron-deficiency anemia?

Answer 41

inadequate intake, inadequate absorption/hypochlorhydria, increased iron loss (bleeding, cancer), increased iron requirements (pregnancy)

Question 42

What test should be ordered to determine iron levels?

Answer 42

Ferritin

Question 43

Increased MCV, MCH, and MCHC likely points to what type of anemia?

Answer 43

B12/Folate deficiency

Question 44

In what cases would ferritin be unnaturally elevated?

Answer 44

acute infections, autoimmunity, hemochromatosis

Question 45

If B12 levels are low even with adequate intake, screen for _____

Answer 45

SIBO

Question 46

Generalized fatigue, bone pain, muscle atrophy and weakness are signs of what nutrient deficiency?

Answer 46

Vitamin D

Question 47

Low energy, muscle cramping and stiffness, inflammation are signs of what nutrient deficiency?

Answer 47

Magnesium

Question 48

Increasing _____ in the diet reliably improves fatigue.

Answer 48

Protein

Question 49

Fatigued clients should eat ___ grams of protein per pound of body weight.

Answer 49

.75

Question 50

What nutrient deficiency begins as symmetrical, non-radiating aches and pains in the lower back and thighs?

Answer 50

Vitamin D

Question 51

Rule out ______ in all chronic fatigue/fibromyalgia clients.

Answer 51

osteomalacia