AIP Food Reintroduction Protocol 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: How long should the AIP elimination phase last before a client begins food reintroduction?
- 2 weeks
- At least 2-3 weeks
- At least 30-90 days (Correct answer)
- 6 months minimum
Correct answer: At least 30-90 days
The AIP elimination phase should last at least 30-90 days to allow sufficient gut healing before any reintroduction begins.
Question 2: What is the primary purpose of the food reintroduction phase in the AIP protocol?
- To permanently eliminate all inflammatory foods forever
- To identify which specific foods trigger symptoms in the individual (Correct answer)
- To return the client to a standard Western diet
- To test the client's willpower and dietary compliance
Correct answer: To identify which specific foods trigger symptoms in the individual
Reintroduction allows each client to identify their personal food triggers so the long-term diet can be individualized based on actual tolerance.
Question 3: Which foods are typically introduced during Stage 1 of the AIP reintroduction protocol?
- Nightshade vegetables and conventional dairy
- Egg yolks, fruit-based spices, and legumes with edible pods (Correct answer)
- Grains and alcohol
- Nuts and seeds
Correct answer: Egg yolks, fruit-based spices, and legumes with edible pods
Stage 1 includes foods least likely to cause reactions, such as egg yolks (separated from whites), fruit-based spices, and legumes with edible pods like green beans.
Question 4: What is the recommended waiting period between introducing each new food during AIP reintroduction?
- 24 hours
- 48 hours
- 5-7 days (Correct answer)
- 2 weeks
Correct answer: 5-7 days
A 5-7 day waiting period between new food introductions allows adequate time to observe delayed reactions, which can occur up to 72 hours after consumption.
Question 5: If a client experiences a reaction during food reintroduction, what is the correct next step?
- Reintroduce the same food at a smaller amount immediately
- Remove the food and wait for symptoms to fully resolve before continuing (Correct answer)
- Continue eating the food to build tolerance over time
- Switch to a different preparation method of the same food
Correct answer: Remove the food and wait for symptoms to fully resolve before continuing
When a reaction occurs, the reactive food must be removed and the client should wait for full symptom resolution before attempting to introduce any other foods.
Question 6: Which of the following best indicates a client is ready to begin AIP food reintroduction?
- Strong cravings for eliminated foods
- Completion of at least 30 days on elimination with significant symptom improvement (Correct answer)
- Feeling bored with AIP-compliant meals
- Absence of any digestive symptoms for 48 hours
Correct answer: Completion of at least 30 days on elimination with significant symptom improvement
Readiness for reintroduction is determined by completing sufficient elimination time combined with measurable symptom improvement and stable or improved lab markers.
Question 7: What is the correct method for introducing a single new food during AIP reintroduction?
- Eat large amounts to ensure an adequate test dose
- Eat a small amount, wait 15 minutes, eat a moderate amount, then observe for 5-7 days (Correct answer)
- Mix the new food with several other new foods to save time
- Introduce only in supplement or extract form before eating whole food
Correct answer: Eat a small amount, wait 15 minutes, eat a moderate amount, then observe for 5-7 days
The protocol calls for a small initial amount, a 15-minute wait for immediate reactions, a moderate second serving, and then 5-7 days of observation for delayed reactions.
AIP Food Reintroduction Protocol 1
How long should the AIP elimination phase last before a client begins food reintroduction?