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Principles Flashcards

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  1. Which mechanism best explains why the AIP eliminates grains during the elimination phase?

    Answer: Grain proteins and lectins can disrupt gut barrier integrity and trigger immune responses

    Grain proteins, lectins, and saponins can damage intestinal epithelial cells and tight junctions, increasing intestinal permeability and driving immune activation.

  2. In AIP coaching, the 'food-as-medicine' principle most directly refers to:

    Answer: Choosing nutrient-dense whole foods to support healing and reduce inflammation

    AIP treats food as medicine by prioritizing nutrient density to correct deficiencies, reduce inflammation, and support immune regulation.

  3. Which of the following is a core principle distinguishing AIP from standard Paleo?

    Answer: AIP adds a structured elimination and reintroduction protocol targeting autoimmune triggers

    AIP is a more restrictive therapeutic elimination diet layered on Paleo principles, with a systematic reintroduction phase designed specifically for autoimmune conditions.

  4. Why does AIP emphasize adequate dietary fat from quality sources?

    Answer: Dietary fats provide fat-soluble vitamins and support cell membrane integrity and hormone production

    Quality fats supply fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K, support cell signaling, and are essential for absorbing nutrients critical to immune regulation.

  5. The AIP principle of 'removing the bad' primarily targets:

    Answer: Dietary and lifestyle factors that drive inflammation, gut dysbiosis, and immune dysregulation

    Removing the bad encompasses eliminating foods, toxins, infections, and stressors that perpetuate the autoimmune disease cycle.

  6. Which lifestyle pillar is considered equally important as diet in the AIP framework?

    Answer: Sleep quality and quantity

    Adequate sleep is a foundational AIP lifestyle pillar because poor sleep raises cortisol, increases intestinal permeability, and worsens immune dysregulation.

  7. In AIP, why are eggs from the nightshade-free diet but still eliminated during the elimination phase?

    Answer: Egg whites contain proteins like lysozyme that can breach a compromised gut barrier and provoke immune reactions

    Egg whites contain proteins, particularly lysozyme and avidin, that can cross a leaky gut and stimulate immune responses in susceptible individuals.