Popular dietary models

Question 1

What do we mean by ‘traditional diet’?

Answer 1

Eating patterns that relate to cultures or geographic regions which are centered around unprocessed, fresh, locally derived foods.

Question 2

what are the main characteristics of the mediterranean diet?

Answer 2

An abundance of plant foods, olive oil, low consumption of red meat and moderate consumption of wine.

Question 3

why is the Mediterranean diet optimal in comparison to the northern European diet?

Answer 3

It has lower incidence of heart disease, cancer and diabetes and slightly higher longevity.

Question 4

List 3 negative impacts of the industrialistation of food.

Answer 4

pesticide toxicity
water pollution
antibiotic resistance

Question 5

What does todays diet consist of due to the industrialisation of food.

Answer 5

High intakes of red meat, pre-packaged food, refined grains, high sugar, coffee, chocolate and alcohol.

Question 6

what are the 3 categories of the blood type diet?

Answer 6

highly beneficial
neutral
ones to avoid

Question 7

what is the blood type diet?

Answer 7

your blood type determines your diet, supplements and personality because it is the key to your body’s entire immune system.

Question 8

what are the recommended foods for blood type ‘o’ ?

Answer 8

meat, poultry, seafood, certain fruits and veg. high protein, low carb.
avoid wheat and dairy.

Question 9

which foods should blood type ‘a’ avoid?

Answer 9

meat, dairy and wheat.

Question 10

what foods should blood type B avoid?

Answer 10

chicken, pork and wheat.

Question 11

which blood type is regarded the ‘friendliest’ of all the blood groups?

Answer 11

AB

Question 12

what disruptions can lectins cause in the body ?

Answer 12

agglutination of blood, liver cirrhosis and kidney failure.

Question 13

what are lectins?

Answer 13

lectins are carbohydrate-binding proteins naturally occurring in plants.

Question 14

what foods have the highest amount of lectins?

Answer 14

raw legumes and grains

Question 15

How might you reduce the content of lectins?

Answer 15

soaking, cooking with wet high heat methods or sprouting.

Question 16

what is the macronutrient ratio in the ketogenic diet?

Answer 16

75% fat
20% protein
5% carbs

Question 17

How is fat converted in a ketogenic diet?

Answer 17

Fat is converted to ketones in the liver and ketones are transported to body tissues, to enter the mitochondria for generation of ATP.

Question 18

what conditions may benifit from the ketogenic diet?

Answer 18

epilepsy
cancer
cardiovascular disease
neurological disease

Question 19

How does the keto diet benificial for someone with epilepsy?

Answer 19

Ketone bodies exert anticonvulsant effects and decrease neural excitability.

Question 20

What disadvantages are there in the ketogenic diet?

Answer 20

key vitamin and mineral deficiency
dyslipidaemia and elevated cholesterol
long term viability and limitations

Question 21

what does the atkins diet consist of?

Answer 21

low carbohydrate, high protein and fat

Question 22

what foods are included in the paleo diet?

Answer 22

fruit, veg, nuts, seeds, meat, fish and plant oils.

Question 23

what are the disadvantages of a paleo diet?

Answer 23

protein intake, especially high animal protein.

Question 24

what does SCD stand for?

Answer 24

specific carbohydrate diet

Question 25

what does GAPS stand for?

Answer 25

Gut and psychology syndrome diet.

Question 26

what are SCD and GAPS designed to support?

Answer 26

Improving the health and integrity of the digestive tract. | promoting a symbiotic relationship with the internal bacteria.

Question 27

what are the three key stages of SCD and GAPS?

Answer 27

introduction phase maintenance phase reintroduction phase

Question 28

what are the disadvantages of SCD and GAPS ?

Answer 28

extremely restrictive and the diets are based heavily on animal foods.

Question 29

What does FODMAP stand for ?

Answer 29

fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides and polyois.

Question 30

why might a low FODMAP diet be reccomended ?

Answer 30

it was mostly designed to help combat IBS and is used as a therapy for other bowel disorders.

Question 31

Name 3 blue zone countries.

Answer 31

costa rica japan sardinia

Question 32

what are the macro nutrient intakes in the blue zone diet?

Answer 32

65% complex carbs 15% protein 20% fats

Question 33

list 4 important dietary aspects that contribute to longevity.

Answer 33

A diet low in saturated fat high nutrient dense foods high in fibre high in plant protein

Question 34

what are the principles of the macrobiotic diet?

Answer 34

It combines tenets of zen buddhism with a western style vegetarian diet, foods are combined according to yin and yang.

Question 35

what does a macrobiotic regimen involve?

Answer 35

``` well chewed, whole cereal, grains, especially brown rice. vegetables beans and legumes miso soup fish, seeds, nuts ```

Question 36

list 3 benifits of the macrobiotic diet

Answer 36

Improves glycemic control slows glucose absorption supports intestinal flora

Question 37

what defines a vegetarian diet?

Answer 37

plant based, but includes small amounts of egg and dairy

Question 38

what defines a vegan diet?

Answer 38

a vegetarian diet that excludes all animal derived ingredients, including eggs, dairy, honey and bee pollen.

Question 39

name 3 health benifits of a vegetarian or vegan diet?

Answer 39

Improves glycemic control- plant foods are high in fibre improves longevity reduced risk of heart disease

Question 40

what nutrients might a vegetarian be low in.

Answer 40

B12 - could be included more by using chlorella, yeast, sea veg, lions main. Iron - dark green leafy veg, lentils, pumpkin seeds

Question 41

what is the raw food diet?

Answer 41

a diet based solely on raw, unprocessed foods, veg, fruit, nuts and seeds, sprouts, grains and beans.

Question 42

what are the disadvantages of a raw food diet?

Answer 42

They are cold and would not suit everyone. would not be suitable for those with impaired digestion or lowered vitality.

Question 43

what is the CNM Naturopatic diet?

Answer 43

A diet that focuses on local, seasonal, whole, fresh and organic foods.

Question 44

Define fasting?

Answer 44

abstinence from food for a specific time period.

Question 45

List 3 types of fasting.

Answer 45

Juice fasting intermittent fasting water fasting

Question 46

Give 4 benifits of fasting.

Answer 46

``` enhance cognition and mood help weight loss improve blood lipid profile reduce inflammation promote healthy aging ```

Question 47

when is fasting not recommended?

Answer 47

pregnancy, breast feeding, adrenal exhaustion or eating disorders.

Question 48

How would someone reintroduce foods after fasting?

Answer 48

for 3 day after, eat easy to digest foods in small quantities, eat slowly, chew thouraghly and return to normal eating after 3 days.

Question 49

what are the signs of a healing crisis?

Answer 49

nausea, muscle and joint pain, mucus, furred tongue, slow bowel movements, body odour, strong emotions, headache, rashes.

Question 50

How would you advise someone to keep their elimination functioning properly during a fast?

Answer 50

have adequate fluid intake to support the removal of waste, including herbal teas. enemas can be particularly effective in immediately evactuating the bowels and aiding removal of detoxified products.

Question 51

what are the benifits of juice fasting?

Answer 51

Alkalises the body high in nutrient density and easily absorbed rich in antioxidants and anti-inflamatory nutrients supports healing and regeneration

Question 52

what doe 'eat-stop-eat' mean?

Answer 52

it involves a 24 hour fast once or twice a week

Question 53

list 3 benifits of intermittent fasting.

Answer 53

decreased oxidative stress enhanced immune function weight loss reduced risk of type 2 diabetes.