CAc Nutrition and Dietary Therapy in Chinese Medicine 3

Question 1

In TCM, which food is most beneficial for supporting Lung Yin and addressing chronic dry cough with deficiency?

Accepted Answer

White fungus (Bai Mu Er / Tremella)

Answer

Lamb and ginger broth

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Garlic in large amounts

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Smoked meats

Question 2

According to TCM's organ clock (zi wu liu zhu), the Stomach meridian is most active during which time period?

Accepted Answer

7–9 AM

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11 AM–1 PM

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3–5 PM

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9–11 PM

Question 3

A TCM practitioner advises a patient with Spleen Qi deficiency to eat congee (rice porridge) regularly. What is the primary TCM rationale?

Accepted Answer

Congee is warm, easily digestible, and nourishes Spleen Qi without overtaxing the digestive system

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Congee is cold in nature and clears Heat from the Stomach

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Congee primarily tonifies Kidney Jing

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Congee resolves Phlegm accumulation in the Lungs

Question 4

Which dietary approach is most contraindicated for a patient with Liver Yang rising presenting with headache and irritability?

Accepted Answer

Excessive lamb, alcohol, and spicy foods

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Celery juice and chrysanthemum tea

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Mung beans and bitter greens

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Peppermint tea and lightly vinegared salads

Question 5

In TCM food therapy, black sesame seeds (Hei Zhi Ma) are most specifically indicated for which pattern?

Accepted Answer

Liver and Kidney Yin deficiency with dryness

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Spleen Qi deficiency with Dampness

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Lung Phlegm-Heat with cough

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Heart Yang deficiency with palpitations

Question 6

Which TCM principle best explains why practitioners advise regular, warm, cooked meals rather than irregular meals of cold or raw food?

Accepted Answer

Regular warm meals support Spleen Yang in its function of transforming and transporting food into Qi and Blood

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Wei Qi (Defensive Qi) requires cold food to maintain its strength at the surface

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Irregular eating patterns strengthen Kidney Jing over time

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Cold raw foods enhance Liver Qi flow and reduce stagnation

Question 7

When a patient with Yin deficiency asks about alcohol consumption, what is the most appropriate TCM-based dietary guidance?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol should be avoided as it generates internal Heat and depletes Yin fluids

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Moderate red wine is beneficial as it moves Blood and supplements Yin

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Beer is acceptable due to its relatively cooling properties

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Spirits taken in small amounts with food are generally safe