Native Nutrition Principles and Menus Inspired by the Ancestors

1. The average American diet is deficient in multiple micronutrients including vitamin C, vitamin E, calcium, magnesium, potassium, and zinc.

a) True
b) False

2. Vitamins are a micronutrient made by plants and animals that are necessary for proper energy production and immune function.

a) True
b) False

3. Minerals are a micronutrient that are derived from the soil and water and are vital to growth, bone health and balancing fluids in the body.

a) True
b) False

4. Magnesium deficiency can cause:

a) fatigue
b) muscle weakness
c) irregular heart rhythms
d) All of the above

5. Some native nutrition principles include living with the seasons, diversifying your diet and seeking whole traditional foods.

a) True
b) False

6. Calcium deficiency can lead to:

a) dental carries
b) cataracts
c) osteoporosis
d) All of the above

7. Vitamin C deficiency is associated with an increased prevalence of developing diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer.

a) True
b) False

8. The following is/are native nutrition principles to increase nutrients in the diet from food:

a) gather wild foods
b) cook and eat with good intention
c) give back to the land
d) All of the above

9. Magnesium deficiency is associated with an increased risk of developing diabetes and hypertension.

a) True
b) False