Principles Flashcards
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AIP coaching differs from medical treatment in that AIP coaches primarily:
Answer: Support clients in implementing dietary and lifestyle changes within their scope of practice
AIP coaches operate within a defined scope of practice—education, accountability, and lifestyle support—while collaborating with healthcare providers for medical management.
Which nutrient is highlighted in AIP for its critical role in immune tolerance and is abundant in AIP-compliant organ meats?
Answer: Vitamin A (retinol)
Preformed vitamin A (retinol) from organ meats and liver is essential for regulating T-cell differentiation and maintaining gut mucosal immunity.
Why does AIP prioritize nose-to-tail eating, including organ meats?
Answer: Organ meats provide concentrated micronutrients—like retinol, B vitamins, and minerals—that support immune regulation and tissue repair
Organ meats are among the most nutrient-dense foods available, supplying micronutrients that are often deficient in autoimmune patients and critical for healing.
A client on AIP reports persistent fatigue despite dietary compliance. According to AIP principles, which area should a coach explore FIRST?
Answer: Assess sleep quality, stress levels, and potential nutrient deficiencies as non-dietary factors
AIP's whole-system approach means lifestyle factors like sleep and stress, and nutrient gaps, are primary suspects when symptoms persist despite dietary adherence.
The AIP principle of 'rebalancing' the immune system refers to:
Answer: Shifting from a pro-inflammatory Th1/Th17-dominant state toward immune regulation and tolerance
AIP aims to modulate immune imbalance by reducing inflammatory triggers and supplying nutrients that support regulatory T-cell function and immune tolerance.
Which of the following best explains why fermented foods are encouraged after the gut has stabilized on AIP?
Answer: Fermented foods provide live beneficial bacteria and short-chain fatty acids that support microbiome diversity and gut barrier health
Fermented foods introduce beneficial microorganisms and metabolites that help restore microbial diversity and strengthen the gut barrier, both central AIP healing goals.
In AIP, the decision to extend the elimination phase beyond the standard minimum is guided by:
Answer: The client's symptom trajectory—insufficient improvement warrants a longer elimination before reintroduction
Extension of elimination is individualized based on whether the client has achieved enough symptomatic and systemic improvement to obtain meaningful data from reintroduction.