Trauma, Nutrition, and Metabolic Resilience

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1. Trauma can occur when a situation overwhelms a person’s capacity to cope.

a) True
b) False

2. Chronic stress can increase cortisol and sympathetic nervous system activation and may contribute to inflammation, insulin resistance, and blood glucose variability.

a) True
b) False

3. The gut and brain have a bidirectional relationship, and both stress and intestinal dysbiosis can affect this connection.

a) True
b) False

4. The parasympathetic nervous system supports “rest and digest” functions and includes the vagus nerve.

a) True
b) False

5. Fiber-rich, plant-forward eating patterns can support gut microbiota diversity and improved glycemic outcomes.

a) True
b) False

6. Iron status can be relevant to diabetes management because iron deficiency anemia can falsely elevate HbA1c, while iron overload has been associated with insulin resistance and increased diabetes risk.

a) True
b) False

7. Which of the following techniques were presented as ways to stimulate the vagus nerve?

a) Yoga or tai chi
b) Massage
c) Humming, singing, chanting, or breathing techniques
d) All of the above

8. Which of the following foods or eating patterns were presented as supporting nutrition, gut health, or metabolic resilience?

a) High-fiber foods such as vegetables and whole grains
b) Probiotic or fermented foods such as yogurt, kefir, kimchi, or tempeh
c) Nutrient-rich foods such as nuts, seeds, beans, leafy greens, and fish
d) All of the above

9. Which of the following approaches were recommended for building nutritional capacity in patients and communities?

a) Ask about cooking skills and connect people with practical resources
b) Refer to dietitians for nutrition therapy
c) Work with tribes, communities, or clinics to strengthen fresh food programs
d) All of the above

Trauma, Nutrition, and Metabolic Resilience

Quiz for CE Credit

1. Trauma can occur when a situation overwhelms a person’s capacity to cope.

2. Chronic stress can increase cortisol and sympathetic nervous system activation and may contribute to inflammation, insulin resistance, and blood glucose variability.

3. The gut and brain have a bidirectional relationship, and both stress and intestinal dysbiosis can affect this connection.

4. The parasympathetic nervous system supports “rest and digest” functions and includes the vagus nerve.

5. Fiber-rich, plant-forward eating patterns can support gut microbiota diversity and improved glycemic outcomes.

6. Iron status can be relevant to diabetes management because iron deficiency anemia can falsely elevate HbA1c, while iron overload has been associated with insulin resistance and increased diabetes risk.

7. Which of the following techniques were presented as ways to stimulate the vagus nerve?

8. Which of the following foods or eating patterns were presented as supporting nutrition, gut health, or metabolic resilience?

9. Which of the following approaches were recommended for building nutritional capacity in patients and communities?