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Whole-Food Nutrition Planning Flashcards

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  1. A client eats mostly whole foods but struggles with energy crashes mid-afternoon. What whole-food strategy would a holistic coach most likely suggest?

    Answer: Include protein and healthy fat with each meal to slow glucose absorption

    Combining protein and healthy fat with carbohydrates slows digestion and moderates blood sugar response, preventing the spike-and-crash cycle.

  2. Which type of fat is predominantly found in avocados and olive oil, and is associated with cardiovascular health benefits?

    Answer: Monounsaturated fat

    Avocados and olive oil are rich in monounsaturated fatty acids (especially oleic acid), which are associated with reduced LDL cholesterol and heart disease risk.

  3. A client asks about the glycemic index (GI) in whole-food planning. Which whole food has a lower GI despite being a carbohydrate source?

    Answer: Lentils

    Lentils have a low glycemic index (~30) due to their high fiber and protein content, which slows carbohydrate digestion and glucose release.

  4. What is the primary advantage of choosing whole fruits over fruit juice in a whole-food nutrition plan?

    Answer: Whole fruits retain fiber that slows sugar absorption and increases satiety

    The fiber in whole fruits slows the absorption of natural sugars, prevents blood sugar spikes, and promotes satiety — benefits lost when juicing.

  5. In holistic nutrition coaching, why are sprouted grains and legumes often recommended over their unsprouted versions?

    Answer: Sprouting reduces antinutrients and increases bioavailability of nutrients

    The sprouting process activates enzymes that break down phytic acid and lectins, increasing mineral absorption and improving overall digestibility.

  6. A client on a whole-food diet wants to ensure adequate calcium intake without dairy. Which plant-based whole food provides the most bioavailable calcium?

    Answer: Bok choy

    Bok choy has a relatively low oxalate content compared to spinach and chard, making its calcium more bioavailable despite similar total calcium levels.

  7. Which principle of whole-food nutrition planning aligns most closely with the concept of 'food synergy'?

    Answer: Combining foods so their nutrients enhance each other's absorption and effects

    Food synergy recognizes that nutrients in whole foods work together synergistically, often producing greater health benefits in combination than in isolation.