Nutrition Final

Question 1

what are complete proteins?

Answer 1

have all essential amino acids

Question 2

what are incomplete proteins?

Answer 2

missing at least one essential amino acid

Question 3

what is it called when you put 2 or more incomplete complementary proteins together to get all essential amino acids?

Answer 3

mutual supplementation

Question 4

what are naturally health promoting chemicals found in plants called?

Answer 4

phytochemicals

Question 5

why are natural sources of vitamins better than supplements?

Answer 5

there are phytochemicals naturally

Question 6

where should you test any creams before using them?

Answer 6

volar aspect of wrist

Question 7

is insulin resistance good or bad?

Answer 7

bad

Question 8

what does insulin resistance cause?

Answer 8

blood sugar swings

Question 9

when giving a nutrient, what factors can affect absorption?

Answer 9

bleeds, malabsorption problems, GI issues

Question 10

what factors can help with osteoporosis?

Answer 10

• weight bearing exercise
• proper supplementation & avoid foods that steal Ca
• proper diet, nutrition

Question 11

what are the benefits of alfalfa?

Answer 11

decreases cholesterol and increases appetite (good for cancer patients)

Question 12

alfalfa may be used as a ____ for ____

Answer 12

poultice (paste); insect bites

Question 13

what is the external benefit of aloe vera?

Answer 13

wound healing (sunburns)

Question 14

what is the internal benefit of aloe vera?

Answer 14

pancreatic health

Question 15

what are the side effects of aloe?

Answer 15

none
(Haha gotcha)

Question 16

how safe is bilberry?

Answer 16

very safe

Question 17

what can bilberry prevent?

Answer 17

night blindness (nyctalopia; good for everything around the eyes)

Question 18

is Boswelia affective?

Answer 18

yes, highly effective (dr. ruddys favourite)

Question 19

how does Boswelia compare to NSAIDs?

Answer 19

just as strong but does not cause gastritis (no effect on stomach, in contrast to NSAIDS)

Question 20

what is the affect of Boswelia?

Answer 20

anti-inflammatory

Question 21

what is targeted by Boswelia that leads to anti-inflammatory effects?

Answer 21

leukotrienes (LTB4)

Question 22

Burdock acts as a ____

Answer 22

blood purifier

Question 23

Burdock should not be given to pregnant women because it can cause…

Answer 23

uterine contractions in late stage pregnant (early labour induction; do not give to women w/ tendency of abortion)

Question 24

Catnip acts as a ____

Answer 24

mild sedative

Question 25

Catnip is great for children with a ____

Answer 25

cough

Question 26

what does cayenne do?

Answer 26

irritates sensory nerves, but good for regrowth of nervous tissue (side effect: burn skin if used topically)

Question 27

Chamomile acts as a ____

Answer 27

mild sedative

Question 28

what organ benefits most from chamomile?

Answer 28

bowel (reduces peptic ulcers and irritation)

Question 29

Chamomile can unblock ____

Answer 29

tear ducts (using tea bag)

Question 30

what is a side effect of chamomile?

Answer 30

can cause bronchoconstriction if allergic to daisies

Question 31

dandelion is used to support ____

Answer 31

pregnancy

Question 32

what organ benefits most from dandelion?

Answer 32

gall bladder (can even release stones)

Question 33

dandelion is the only ____ that works without depleting ____

Answer 33

diuretic; potassium

Question 34

T or F: dandelion is rich in many vitamins and minerals

Answer 34

T (enriched)

Question 35

Echinacea stimulates ...

Answer 35

immune response (increases lymphocytes and macrophages)

Question 36

can Echinacea be taken over a long time period?

Answer 36

no (no longer than 10-14 days)

Question 37

what is eyebright used for?

Answer 37

used topically (poultice) for blepharitis (inflammation of eye) and conjunctivitis

Question 38

T or F: there are not a lot of studies supporting garlic as a beneficial herb

Answer 38

F (250 studies in 1998 alone on benefits of circulatory system)

Question 39

garlic decreases ____, ____, and ____

Answer 39

cancer, fibrin thread, cholesterol

Question 40

what body system is garlic very protective over?

Answer 40

circulatory system

Question 41

garlic decreases ____ stickiness ____

Answer 41

platelet; peripherally

Question 42

____ is a CNS antioxidant

Answer 42

ginko

Question 43

ginko reduces ____

Answer 43

platelet stickiness (centrally)

Question 44

ginko is great for treating ____ or ____

Answer 44

headaches or migraines

Question 45

____ is like speed

Answer 45

ginseng

Question 46

ginseng is used for people on ____ or who have ____

Answer 46

chemo (increase appetite); fibromyalgia (or chronic fatigue)

Question 47

ginseng should not be used for what population?

Answer 47

pregnant or lactating people

Question 48

ginseng should not be taken with ____, because it can cause ____

Answer 48

caffeine; gastrointestinal upset (because why would you take speed with caffeine?!)

Question 49

what does golden seal do?

Answer 49

reduces mucous membrane inflammation

Question 50

what does Hawthorn do?

Answer 50

helps increase coronary blood flow and cardiac contraction strength (ACE inhibitor)

Question 51

is Hawthorn safe?

Answer 51

yes

Question 52

should hawthorn be taken long term?

Answer 52

yes (take for at least a month)

Question 53

what condition is juniper helpful for?

Answer 53

UTIs

Question 54

should you take juniper long term?

Answer 54

no

Question 55

Licorice can be used as a ____

Answer 55

demulcent (coating) agent (cough syrup)

Question 56

Licorice helps with ____

Answer 56

peptic ulcers

Question 57

what is a potential problem with licorice?

Answer 57

some people are highly allergic (it drastically increases their BP)

Question 58

what is the active form of red clover?

Answer 58

genistein (isoflavones)

Question 59

red clover is a ____?

Answer 59

blood purifier

Question 60

red clover maintains ____ in women, which helps prevent ____

Answer 60

estrogen; osteoporosis (great after menopause)

Question 61

saw palmetto helps with ____ by working with ____

Answer 61

- benign prostatic hypertrophy - dihydroxy-testosterone (DHT) (no side effects)

Question 62

what is the affect of St. Johns wart?

Answer 62

mood enhancer

Question 63

which medications have a similar effect to st. johns wart?

Answer 63

monoaminoxidase (MAO) inhibitor (increases serotonin), SSRI (anti-depressants)

Question 64

what can tea tree be used for?

Answer 64

fungal infections such as athletes foot

Question 65

valerian root binds to ____ receptors to aid in ____

Answer 65

GABA-a; sleep (sedative; do not take with alcohol)

Question 66

____ herbs have high medicinal quality compared to pleasant-tasting herbs

Answer 66

bitter

Question 67

what herbs should pregnant people not take?

Answer 67

ginseng, st. johns wart, goldenseal

Question 68

herbs that are ____-free are best

Answer 68

alcohol

Question 69

what herbs act as blood purifiers?

Answer 69

red clover and burdock

Question 70

what herbs are sedatives?

Answer 70

Catnip, Chamomile, Valerian root

Question 71

which herbs are mild sedatives?

Answer 71

Catnip and chamomile

Question 72

what herb is a serious sedative that you should not drive after taking?

Answer 72

Valerian root

Question 73

what herbs reduce platelet stickiness?

Answer 73

garlic and ginko

Question 74

what herb reduces platelet stickiness peripherally?

Answer 74

garlic

Question 75

what herb reduces platelet stickiness centrally?

Answer 75

ginko