Part 3 – DCAP

1.0 Probiotics

1. Dysbiosis occurs when?

2. What can cause dysbiosis?

3. Which of the following is NOT a long-term effect of dysbiosis?

4. After the age of 50, the levels of good bacteria begin to decline in number.

5. What does GPS stand for?

6. What do antibiotics do?

7. Changes in our gut bacteria can alter our mood and make us think we have mental health issues when it’s caused by dysbiosis

8. What food on this list is NOT probiotic food?

9. Prebiotics FEED bacteria and probiotics ARE bacteria

10. As we age, we start producing more stomach acid

2.0 Fibre

11. Which food contains little or no fibre?

12. Fibre is important for proper colon functions

13. What does Fibre NOT do?

14. Which one is NOT a source of soluble fibre

15. Which one is a NOT a source of insoluble fibre

16. Fibre supplements absorb water and sweep the colon walls?

17. Unreleased toxins can be reabsorbed back into the blood stream

18. Which of the following statements is NOT true?

19. The typical North American diet averages how many grams of fibre per day?

20. How much water should you drink/recommend when taking a fibre supplement?

3.0 Enzymes

21. Digestive Enzymes are?

22. Amylase is?

23. Lipase is?

24. Protease is?

25. Which of the following do NOT contribute to an enzyme deficiency?

26. We always have enough enzymes available to digest a large meal.

27. What enzymes are NOT produced in the body?

28. Distracted eating has a huge impact on how many enzymes we secrete

29. Eating when we are stressed out can cause the following symptoms:

30. Chewing your food is important and can even be considered a mechanical enzyme

4.0 Essential Oils

31. Omega 3 oils provide health benefits for which of the following conditions?

32. Omega 3’s has a positive effect on the brain growth of children

33. Which 2 omega 3 oils are found primarily in fish? 

34. Omega fatty acids are produced in the body

35. The recommended combined daily dosage of EPA/DHA can be as high as

36. What is the best source of Omega-9s?

37. What do Omega 9’s do?

38. What is the desired ratio for EPA to DHA?

39. What does SMASH stand for?

40. The average American diet has a ratio of 6:1 for Omega 6 to Omega 3

5.0 Constipation

41. Which of the following can cause constipation?

42. What is the ideal transit time of food moving through the body?

43. According to the natural or holistic opinion, constipation is

44. How do you achieve 2 to 3 bowel movements per day?

45. Why is constipation a problem?

46. The ideal stool would be

47. Constipation can cause many other health problems including

48. If you weigh 200 lbs. how much water should you drink per day

49. In a perfect world, how many bowel movements should you be having?

50. Chronic constipation could be a sign that your thyroid is not functioning properly

6.0 Parasites

51. What are some signs of Parasite infestation in humans?

52. What are the sources of parasite infestation?

53. A parasite is:

54. A parasite infection will always produce detectable symptoms

55. Which of the following statements is NOT true?

56. Factors contributing to Parasite infestation

57. How many species of parasites including both protozoa and worms, can live in the human body?

58. Tape worms can grow up to 3 feet long

59. Protozoa do less damage than tapeworms because they are smaller.

60. How do parasites get into the human body?

7.0 Candida

61. What food should be eliminated when doing a candida cleanse?        

62. When Candida grows roots, and punctures the intestinal tract in can lead to:

63. Yeast can become systemic in at least 5 parts of the body. Which one does NOT apply?

64. A normal healthy intestinal tract will contain NO yeast.

65. What factor DOES NOT affect the yeast-to-bacteria levels in the digestive tract?    

66. What is Candida?

67. When a yeast is allowed to enter the blood stream and travel throughout the body, it is called:

68. If left untreated, candida can lead to: 

69. Yeast is a parasitic organism that takes nutrients from us and creates toxic waste.

70. I can get rid of candida with a simple diet change

8.0 IBS

71. IBS Stands for

72. IBS is commonly characterized by:

73. Can a Lack Fibre contribute to IBS?

74. Food and additives are the only triggers for IBS

75. Which statement is FALSE?

76. The more meals you eat, the more likely you are to suffer from IBS

77. Food and the things added to it are the only triggers for IBS

78. Which of the following are symptoms of IBS?

79. Mindfulness helps manage symptoms of IBS

80. How many types of IBS are there?

9.0 Heartburn

81. In most cases, heartburn occurs when the stomach produces too much acid.

82. Which of the following cannot trigger heartburn?

83. What are some symptoms of heartburn?

84. Chronic Heartburn is called GERD

85. Why is heartburn experienced as a burning sensation in the chest?

86. Chronic heartburn can cause cancer

87. Which foods are NOT known to cause heartburn? 

88. How does the stomach protect itself from stomach acid?

89. Why is it important to brush your teeth more often if you have heartburn?

90.  If you are experiencing heart burn, you should lie down

10.0 IBS

92. How much blood does the liver filter every minute?

93. What are exotoxins?

94. Which of the following statements are true? Endotoxins are:

95. Where are excess toxins NOT stored?

96. What is the purpose of bile?

97. The liver is the only organ in the body that can regenerate itself

98. How can we support our livers?

99. If we overload our livers, where will toxins back up before travelling to different parts of the body?

100. Where do we store bile?

11. Kidneys

101. The primary function of the kidneys is to:

102. Which of the following is NOT a symptom of kidney stones?

103. Compromised kidneys will not be able to filter waste products well

104. A high protein diet may cause gout

105. What are the signs of a struggling kidney?

106. Sweating can help take the burden off the kidneys

107. How do kidneys detoxify the body?

108. The type of kidney stone is important to know because:

109. What should we supplement with if we take a diuretic?

110. The “Western Diet” has an impact on where kidney stones are formed

12. Lungs

111. What do lungs bring into your body?

112. How many chemicals are produced by a burning cigarette?

113. An example of an Asthma inducer is:

114. An example of an Asthma trigger is:

115. Work-related Asthma can affect people in what occupations:

116. Which of the following does NOT create excess mucous in the system?

117. Lung dysfunction can cause skin issues

118. Low oxygen from poor lung function can cause:

119. The smallest part of the lung is called the: 

120. How does our diaphragm move when we take a breath IN

13. Hope

121. What is the ideal amount of daily fiber we should have in our diet?

122. A healthy body will produce all the fatty acids it requires

123. Your bacterial makeup is:

124. Which function of the body does NOT benefit from enzymes

125. What does HOPE stand for?

126. Probiotics can help improve mood

127. Lipase helps us break down:

128. What is a neurotransmitter?

129. Which of the listed organs makes digestive enzymes?

130. The organs of detoxification are: