NTP Study Guide 2026
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📋 NTP Exam Format at a Glance
📚 NTP Topics to Study (69)
✍️ Sample NTP Questions & Answers
1. When reintroducing foods after an elimination diet, the recommended protocol is to:
Introducing one food at a time with a 3-day window allows delayed IgG reactions to manifest and clearly identifies specific triggers.
2. Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) such as butyrate, propionate, and acetate are produced primarily by:
Gut microbiota ferment soluble fiber in the colon to produce SCFAs, with butyrate serving as the primary fuel for colonocytes.
3. In herbal medicine, an herb that promotes the removal of excess fluid through the kidneys is classified as a:
A diuretic herb increases urine output; examples relevant to NTP practice include dandelion leaf and nettle leaf, which also provide minerals unlike pharmaceutical diuretics.
4. What is the primary purpose of the phosphocreatine (PCr) system during maximal sprinting?
Phosphocreatine donates its phosphate group to ADP to rapidly restore ATP, powering maximal efforts lasting roughly 1–10 seconds.
5. Which carbohydrate strategy best supports a 90-minute high-intensity soccer match?
Glycogen loading before and mixed glucose/fructose during a 90-minute match maximizes fuel availability and oxidation rates.
6. Which form of exercise has been shown to have the greatest benefit for improving insulin sensitivity and metabolic rate in overweight individuals?
Combining resistance training with aerobic exercise builds metabolically active muscle tissue and improves glucose uptake, yielding greater metabolic benefits than either alone.