NP Nutrition & Diet Therapy 3

Question 1

Which dietary pattern is most associated with reduced risk of colon cancer according to epidemiological evidence?

Accepted Answer

High-fiber, plant-rich diet with limited processed foods

Answer

High red and processed meat diet

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High-fat ketogenic diet

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High-calorie Western diet

Question 2

When designing a therapeutic diet for a patient with hypothyroidism, which food should the naturopathic physician advise the patient to limit in raw form?

Accepted Answer

Raw cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli and kale

Answer

Salmon and sardines

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Legumes and beans

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Whole grains and oats

Question 3

A patient with chronic kidney disease stage 3 is referred to a naturopathic physician for nutritional support. Which dietary modification is most critical?

Accepted Answer

Restricting dietary phosphorus, potassium, and protein intake

Answer

Increasing protein to support muscle mass

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Adopting a high-fat, low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet

Answer

Increasing vitamin C supplementation to 2000 mg/day

Question 4

Which dietary compound found in flaxseeds acts as a phytoestrogen and may be beneficial for managing menopausal symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Lignans

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Isoflavones

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Anthocyanins

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Saponins

Question 5

In the naturopathic approach to nutritional therapy, the concept of 'food as medicine' is best exemplified by which practice?

Accepted Answer

Using specific foods and dietary patterns as primary therapeutic tools to address root causes of disease

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Using food only as a pleasure source with no therapeutic intent

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Replacing all medications with dietary supplements

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Following a standardized diet for all patients regardless of constitution

Question 6

Which dietary approach is most appropriate for a patient with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) as a naturopathic first-line intervention?

Accepted Answer

Caloric restriction, elimination of added sugars and refined carbohydrates, and increased fiber

Answer

High-protein carnivore diet to reduce liver fat

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Fasting-only protocol with no dietary modifications between fasts

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High-dose antioxidant supplementation without dietary change

Question 7

A patient asks about the therapeutic use of fasting in naturopathic medicine. Which statement best reflects the evidence-based naturopathic perspective on therapeutic fasting?

Accepted Answer

Short-term supervised fasting can support detoxification, metabolic reset, and reduce inflammation when clinically appropriate

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Fasting has no role in naturopathic practice and should be avoided

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All patients should fast for a minimum of 7 days to experience therapeutic benefits

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Fasting is only appropriate for weight loss and has no other clinical applications