CAc Nutrition and Dietary Therapy in Chinese Medicine 2

Question 1

In TCM dietary therapy, which food is classically used to nourish Lung Yin and generate fluids for dry cough?

Accepted Answer

Pear

Answer

Lamb

Answer

Garlic

Answer

Black pepper

Question 2

Which Five Element correspondence correctly pairs the bitter taste with its organ system?

Accepted Answer

Heart and Small Intestine

Answer

Lung and Large Intestine

Answer

Spleen and Stomach

Answer

Kidney and Urinary Bladder

Question 3

A patient with Phlegm-Damp accumulation should be advised to limit which category of food?

Accepted Answer

Dairy products and greasy or fatty foods

Answer

Lightly cooked vegetables

Answer

Lean proteins like fish and chicken

Answer

Whole grains and legumes

Question 4

According to TCM, which dietary choice would WORSEN a Blood stasis pattern?

Accepted Answer

Excessive consumption of cold and stagnating foods

Answer

Hawthorn berries (Shan Zha)

Answer

Turmeric added to meals

Answer

Black fungus (Mu Er)

Question 5

In TCM, the pungent/acrid taste is associated with which organ system and primary action?

Accepted Answer

Lung and Large Intestine; dispersing and moving Qi

Answer

Liver; softening hardness

Answer

Spleen and Stomach; tonifying Qi

Answer

Heart; calming Shen

Question 6

Which dietary approach best supports a patient with both Qi and Blood deficiency according to TCM?

Accepted Answer

Regular warm meals with blood-building foods like dark leafy greens, red dates, and bone broth

Answer

Intermittent fasting with cold smoothies

Answer

High-fiber raw diet with minimal protein

Answer

Elimination of all grains and cooked foods

Question 7

When counseling a patient with Stomach Heat, which food should the acupuncturist advise them to AVOID?

Accepted Answer

Spicy chili peppers and alcohol

Answer

Mung bean soup

Answer

Tofu

Answer

Steamed fish with ginger