NTA NTA Functional Nutrition & Metabolic Health

Question 1

In functional nutrition, what does the term 'metabolic flexibility' refer to?

Accepted Answer

The ability to switch between burning glucose and fat for fuel

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The rate at which calories are burned at rest

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The capacity of the liver to detoxify metabolic waste

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The speed of nutrient absorption in the small intestine

Question 2

Which biomarker is most commonly used to assess long-term blood sugar regulation in a client?

Accepted Answer

HbA1c (glycated hemoglobin)

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Fasting insulin

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Fasting glucose

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C-reactive protein

Question 3

Which of the following best describes 'leaky gut' (intestinal hyperpermeability) in functional nutrition?

Accepted Answer

Increased permeability of the intestinal lining allowing undigested particles into the bloodstream

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Excessive stomach acid production leading to ulcers

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Malabsorption of fat-soluble vitamins in the colon

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Rapid transit of food through the digestive tract

Question 4

What is the primary role of the mitochondria in metabolic health according to NTA principles?

Accepted Answer

Producing ATP (energy) through cellular respiration

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Synthesizing digestive enzymes

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Regulating blood sugar via insulin secretion

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Filtering metabolic waste through the lymphatic system

Question 5

Which dietary pattern is most associated with reducing chronic systemic inflammation according to functional nutrition?

Accepted Answer

Anti-inflammatory diet rich in omega-3s, vegetables, and whole foods

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High-sugar, low-fat diet

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High-protein, low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet only

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Standard American diet with moderate caloric restriction

Question 6

In the context of metabolic health, what does insulin resistance mean?

Accepted Answer

Cells fail to respond normally to insulin, requiring more insulin to achieve glucose uptake

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The pancreas stops producing insulin entirely

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Insulin is excreted too rapidly through the kidneys

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Blood glucose drops dangerously low after eating carbohydrates