NTP Final Exam - Test Questions & Solutions(RATED A)

6 NTA foundations - ANSWER 1. Nutrient-dense properly prepared whole food diet 2. Digestion and Elimination 3. Blood Sugar Regulation 4. Fatty Acids 5. Mineral Balance 6. Hydration Mineral balance Big Idea - ANSWER Calcium is a game of co-factors: -Systemic pH -Hormonal Function -Hydration: Water & electrolytes -Other Minerals -Vitamins -Fatty Acids -Digestion Almost everyone gets enough Ca, but they are missing the cofactors that allow the body to absorb and use it. Hydration. Big Idea - ANSWER Water is the most common nutritional deficiency in the American population. Note: -Currently, there are no adequate biomarkers to measure hydration status at the population level. -The best way to obtain hydration is through the diet: purified water, hydrating fruits, and vegetables. Endocrine system 3 Big Ideas - ANSWER 1. Endocrine is a system of complex relationships. Always support the whole as well as the parts. 2. Respect the endocrine individuality of each client. 3. Always address the foundations first.