MNT

Question 1

IBS

Sx -
Goal of MNT -
Treatment (nutrition, supps, lifestyle) -

Answer 1

Bloating, alt bowel function (diarrhea, constipation), ab pain/cram, dyspeptic sxs (gas, nausea, anorexia), anxiety/depression

Increase fiber, identify and remove allergic or intolerant foods

Nutrition - address tolerance to FOMAPs, potentially eliminate refined sugar, processed foods, glute
Supps - digestive enzymes or bitters, enteric coated peppermint oil, probiotic
Lifestyle - stress reduction

Question 2

Hypochlorhydria

Sx -
Treatment (nutrition, supps, lifestyle) -

Answer 2

Excessive fullness after meals, Indigestion (burping after meals, reflux, pressure in chest), fatigue, poor concentration, hair loss, tingling in hands/feet, bloating, bad breathe

Nutrition - ACV, bitter foods, “healthy” diet

Supps - digestive enzymes, betaine HCl, enteric coated peppermint to help motility and bloat, ginger (motility), dandelion (bitter, promotes bile flow)

Lifestyle - nervous system support

Question 3

Hyperlipidemia

Sx
MNT

Answer 3

No sx unless far out w/other conditions like CVD, stroke

Decrease trans and sat fat, cholesterol?, possible low GI diet, increases omega 3’s and MUFAs, decrease animal fats

Supps - omega-3, vit E and C, MV
Herbs - globe artichoke, turmeric, guggul

Question 4

Hypertension

Sx -
Predisposing factors -

Answer 4

Headache, dysphoga, retinopathy, chest pain, sensory/motor problems

Obesity, diabetes, high alcohol, MetS, dyslipidemia, increased Na, sleep apea, fam hx, old age

Question 5

Hypertension

Common meds

MNT

Answer 5

Diuretics, beta blockers, CCC, Ace inhibitors

DASH, increase F/V, decrease cholesterol intake, increase fiber, increase K, Mg, Ca, lean protein

Question 6

Hypertension

Suggested supplements

Suggested herbs

Answer 6

MVM, Mg, Fish oil, folate, B6, arginine, CoQ10

Hawthorn, garlic, dandelion, dan shen