CLT Nutrition Counseling & Meal Planning 2

Question 1

When building a LEAP Phase 1 meal plan, which criterion should take priority when selecting proteins?

Accepted Answer

Lowest MRT reactivity score (green category)

Answer

Phase 1 foods must come exclusively from the lowest-reactivity (green) MRT category to minimize immune activation.

Question 2

A LEAP client's meal plan should initially include how many distinct food items in Phase 1?

Accepted Answer

10–15

Answer

A well-structured Phase 1 LEAP plan typically includes 10–15 of the client's lowest-reactive foods to provide nutritional variety while controlling symptoms.

Question 3

Which macronutrient distribution is most commonly recommended in LEAP meal planning to support stable blood sugar and reduce inflammation?

Accepted Answer

Moderate protein, moderate complex carbohydrate, low refined sugar

Answer

Balanced macronutrients with an emphasis on complex carbohydrates and limiting refined sugars help stabilize blood sugar and dampen inflammatory mediator release.

Question 4

A CLT is advising a client to rotate foods every four days. What is the primary rationale for this recommendation?

Accepted Answer

To reduce the risk of developing new food sensitivities through repeated exposure

Answer

Four-day food rotation limits repeated antigen exposure, reducing the likelihood of sensitization to previously tolerated foods.

Question 5

During Phase 2 of LEAP, how are new foods typically introduced?

Accepted Answer

One new food every 3–4 days, monitoring symptoms

Answer

Introducing one new food every 3–4 days allows the clinician and client to clearly attribute any symptom flare to a specific food.

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CLT Nutrition Counseling & Meal Planning 2