NTA NTP 13: Cardiovascular exam with correct answers

NTA NTP 13: Cardiovascular exam with correct answers Cardiovascular Health: Big Idea #1 (Food) -Correct Answer-Heartdisease results from over-consumption of processed foods Cardiovascular Health: Big Idea #2 (Whole Body/Foundations) -Correct Answer-The health of the heart reflects the health of the body, ALWAYS address the foundations first Cardiovascular Health: Big Idea #3 (The Big "I") -Correct Answer-Inflammation is a significant cause of the most common form of heart disease Foundations and Cardiovascular Health: Diet -Correct Answer-1. As mentioned in the Big Ideas, heart disease is a processed food disease 2. A diet of properly‐prepared, nutrient‐dense foods is fundamental for a healthy heart ─ Whole grains have naturally‐occurring B1 vitamins and B4 ─ Cold‐pressed oils, raw nuts and seeds provide essential fatty acids Foundations and Cardiovascular Health: Digestion -Correct Answer-1. Good protein digestion is critical to make the amino acids needed by the heart available (like taurine and carnitine) 2. Proper stomach pH is needed to absorb calcium and digest the B vitamins 3. Proper liver/gallbladder function enables you to digest healthy fats and the fat‐soluble vitamins 4. Proper bowel flora is needed to produce vitamins B1, B2, B12, and K2 Foundations and Cardiovascular Health: Blood Sugar Balance -Correct Answer-1. Blood sugar imbalances lead to an overproduction of cortisol during the "fight or flight" response (Remember the cortisol cascade from the Endocrine Module?) 2. This can lead to insulin resistance, which compromises mineral uptake by the cells 3. High insulin also blocks the PG1 pathway for prostaglandin anti‐inflammatory production Foundations and Cardiovascular Health: Fatty Acids -Correct Answer-1. The truth is that good fats are the best source of energy for the heart ─ Fish oil is especially good 2. The appropriate mix of fatty acids is critical for the management of inflammation ─ Inflammation is now considered to be a major factor contributing to heart disease 3. Remember that fa