CAc Nutrition and Dietary Therapy in Chinese Medicine

Question 1

In TCM dietary therapy, which taste is associated with the Liver and Gallbladder organ systems?

Accepted Answer

Sour

Answer

Sweet

Answer

Salty

Answer

Bitter

Question 2

Which food property in TCM is most appropriate for a patient presenting with excess Heat and inflammatory signs?

Accepted Answer

Cooling

Answer

Warming

Answer

Hot

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Neutral

Question 3

According to TCM food energetics, which food is considered most beneficial for strengthening the Spleen and resolving Dampness?

Accepted Answer

Job's tears (Yi Yi Ren)

Answer

Wheat

Answer

Corn

Answer

Oats

Question 4

A patient with Kidney Yang deficiency would most benefit from which dietary recommendation?

Accepted Answer

Eating warming foods like lamb, ginger, and walnuts

Answer

Increasing raw vegetables and cold salads

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Consuming cooling foods like mung beans and peppermint

Answer

Following a predominantly fruit-based diet

Question 5

In TCM, which flavor in excess is said to harm the Kidneys?

Accepted Answer

Salty

Answer

Sweet

Answer

Sour

Answer

Bitter

Question 6

Which dietary recommendation is most appropriate for a TCM pattern of Liver Qi stagnation?

Accepted Answer

Regular intake of sour foods and moving foods like peppermint and turmeric

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High intake of cold, raw foods

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Liberal consumption of alcohol and fatty meats

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Avoidance of all pungent and aromatic foods

Question 7

According to TCM principles, why are cold and raw foods generally limited for patients with Spleen deficiency?

Accepted Answer

They require more Spleen Yang (digestive fire) to process and can further weaken Spleen function

Answer

They deplete Kidney Jing directly

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They promote excessive sweating and fluid loss

Answer

They interfere with Heart Shen and mental clarity