Primary Food & Bio-Individuality Flashcards
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In IIN's nutrition framework, the term 'secondary food' refers to what?
Answer: The actual food and beverages a person consumes daily
Secondary food at IIN refers to literal food and drink — what goes on the plate — as opposed to primary food, which refers to the non-dietary sources of nourishment.
Which concept in IIN's curriculum acknowledges that ancestral heritage and ethnicity may influence a person's ideal dietary approach?
Answer: Bio-individuality
Bio-individuality includes ancestral and cultural background as factors that shape how different foods affect individuals differently.
According to IIN, what is the primary role of a health coach when applying bio-individuality with clients?
Answer: Guide clients in discovering what dietary and lifestyle approach works best for their unique body
IIN health coaches act as partners in exploration, helping clients experiment and identify what supports their individual health rather than following a one-size-fits-all plan.
In the IIN primary food framework, the spiritual dimension of primary food refers to what?
Answer: A sense of purpose, meaning, and connection to something greater than oneself
Spirituality as primary food at IIN encompasses a personal sense of purpose, meaning, and connection — not necessarily religion — that sustains overall well-being.
When IIN describes 'career' as a primary food, what does it most closely mean?
Answer: Engaging in work or a vocation that feels meaningful and fulfilling
IIN views career as a primary food when it provides a sense of purpose and fulfillment, not simply financial gain or titles.
How does IIN describe the relationship between fulfilling primary foods and secondary food intake?
Answer: Greater fulfillment in primary foods reduces reliance on secondary food for emotional comfort
IIN teaches that when primary food areas (relationships, career, spirituality, activity) are fulfilling, people naturally eat more consciously and rely less on food for emotional needs.
According to the principle of bio-individuality, why might a diet that produces excellent results for one person fail for another?
Answer: Differences in metabolism, genetics, gut microbiome composition, and lifestyle factors
Bio-individuality recognizes that physiological and lifestyle variables — including gut bacteria, genetics, and personal context — make each person's response to food unique.