Integrative & Functional Medical Nutrition Therapy

Levels 2 & 3 CPE

CPE Type: 740 for Web-based/Online Tests

Part 1 Objectives

Upon successful completion, the users will be able to:

1. Discuss three reasons for the “double burden of disease” in the U.S. and world populations.

2. Define and give an example of a “direct” laboratory test.

3. Identify the best biomarkers to assess long-term folate status and copper status.

4. Assess which other nutrient deficiencies may occur when either zinc or magnesium is especially low.

5. Discuss the estimated current ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 in the U.S. diet and what scientists believe is the optimum ratio.

6. Explain an important structural function of cholesterol.

7. List three important nutrients shown to prevent age-related macular degeneration.

8. Describe the detoxification function of the liver and name two foods that help support the body’s ability to detox.

9. Name the three major systems that control epigenetics.

10. Identify the form of vitamin B12 that can bypass polymorphisms in transporters.

11. List three nutrients that are usually deficient in populations with high rates of tuberculosis.

12. Describe the physiologic processes involved in ketosis.

13. Name the food protein known to activate zonulin.

14. Discuss two benefits of healthy gut microbiota and three ways to achieve a healthier GI.

15. Discuss one positive health benefit of each: Brazil nuts, vitamin D, pectin, tart cherries, chamomile, vitamin B6, and black pepper.

16. Identify one possible health issue associated with each: gluten and nightshade vegetables.

17. Name the gene that 90 percent of children with autism have a SNP variant on it.

18. Describe three health benefits of EPA and DHA.

19. List two nutrient deficiencies associated with autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

20. Identify four characteristics of metabolic syndrome for men.

21. Discuss one health benefit of the nutraceuticals: selenium, pantothenic acid, alpha-lipoic acid, and folate.

22. Identify the vitamin, along with other factors, that supports circadian rhythm.

23. List two exercise guidelines/goals recommended by WHO, Mayo Clinic, and fitness organizations.

24. Identify the main contributing factor for the development of sarcopenia.

Part 2 Objectives

Upon completion of this course, users will be able to:

1. Describe three elements of the integrative and functional MNT redial and explain the role of the nutrition care process.

2. Identify the skin condition in children associated with metabolic syndrome.

3. Discuss two conditions of the fingernails that indicate nutrient deficiencies.

4. Match the following symptoms with their nutrient deficiency: epiphyseal enlargement without pain, fiery red tongue, and tinnitus.

5. Discuss the incidence of undiagnosed sleep apnea and adult sedentary lifestyle.

6. Identify a marinade for meat grilling that can help reduce advanced glycation end products in meats.

7. Discuss two health consequences of trans fats in foods.

8. Identify two nutrients that may become insufficient when eating a low-FODMAP diet.

9. List three ayurvedic principles related to food and eating.

10. Discuss blood pressure and blood sugar levels that indicate increased risk for cardiovascular or heart disease.

11. Describe why meat glue in persons with intestinal permeability may affect celiac disease or dermatitis herpetiformis.

12. Discuss three nutritional interventions for treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

13. Identify three supplements that can be used to reduce small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO)?

14. Discuss which nutrient is used for the following: antioxidant that helps clear mucus in the lungs, decreases fibrosing of the lungs in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), and increases apoptosis when using chemotherapy.

15. Identify which nutrient may be deficient in each: asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, purpura, and low alkaline phosphatase.

16. Identify the percent of incidence of SIBO in people 60 to 80 years old and give two reasons why this may occur.