NP Nutrition & Diet Therapy

Question 1

Which macronutrient provides the most energy per gram?

Accepted Answer

Fat

Answer

Dietary fat provides 9 kcal per gram, compared to 4 kcal/g for carbohydrates and protein.

Question 2

A naturopathic physician recommends an elimination diet to a patient with suspected food sensitivities. Which food group is most commonly eliminated first?

Accepted Answer

Gluten-containing grains and dairy

Answer

Gluten and dairy are the most common dietary antigens and are typically the first eliminated in standard elimination diet protocols.

Question 3

Which dietary pattern is most strongly supported by evidence for reducing cardiovascular disease risk?

Accepted Answer

Mediterranean diet

Answer

The Mediterranean diet has the strongest evidence base for reducing cardiovascular disease risk, supported by large clinical trials such as PREDIMED.

Question 4

A patient presents with fatigue, pallor, and glossitis. Lab work shows low serum vitamin B12. Which dietary source would best help replete B12 levels?

Accepted Answer

Clams and beef liver

Answer

Vitamin B12 is found almost exclusively in animal products, with clams and beef liver among the richest dietary sources.

Question 5

Which omega-3 fatty acid is considered most biologically active and is primarily found in fatty fish?

Accepted Answer

Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)

Answer

EPA and DHA are the long-chain omega-3 fatty acids with direct anti-inflammatory and cardiovascular benefits, found in fatty fish and fish oil.

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