NTP Weight Management Strategies 2

Question 1

Which hormone, produced by adipose tissue, signals satiety to the hypothalamus and is often dysregulated in obesity?

Accepted Answer

Leptin

Answer

Leptin is produced by fat cells and signals the hypothalamus to reduce appetite, but obese individuals often develop leptin resistance.

Question 2

A client struggling to lose weight has chronically elevated cortisol. Which dietary strategy is MOST directly supportive?

Accepted Answer

Stabilizing blood sugar with balanced meals every 3-4 hours

Answer

Stabilizing blood sugar reduces the stress burden on the HPA axis, helping lower cortisol and supporting healthy body composition.

Question 3

In NTP practice, 'set point theory' suggests that:

Accepted Answer

The body actively defends a particular weight range through metabolic adaptations

Answer

Set point theory holds that the body uses hormonal and metabolic mechanisms to resist deviations from its defended weight range.

Question 4

Which macronutrient has the highest thermic effect of food (TEF), meaning the body burns the most calories digesting it?

Accepted Answer

Protein

Answer

Protein has a TEF of approximately 20-30%, meaning up to 30% of its calories are used in digestion and metabolism.

Question 5

A client has a high waist-to-hip ratio (WHR). This pattern of fat distribution is most associated with increased risk of:

Accepted Answer

Metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease

Answer

Visceral fat accumulation, reflected by a high WHR, is strongly linked to metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, and cardiovascular disease.

(NTP) Nutritional Therapy Practitioner Practice Test