Section 1 Introduction to Lifestyle Medicine Questions
with correct answers
American College of Lifestyle Medicine definition of LIFESTYLE
MEDICINE Correct Answer-LM uses evindence-based lifestyle
therapeutic approaches to prevent, treat and oftentimes reverse lifestyle-
related chronic disease.
Lifestyle medicine approach includes 6 pillars: Correct Answer-1.
Predominantly whole food, plant-based diet, 2. Regular physical
activity, 3. Adequate sleep, 4. Stress management, 5. Avoidance of risky
substance use, 6. Use of other non-drug modalities that promote health
and prevent disease
Whole food, plant-based diet consists of ___ food from plants (such as
whole grains, vegetables, fruits, beans and legumes) with ___ animal
products (such as dairy, meat and eggs). Correct Answer-"mostly";
"little or no"
2018 Lifestyle Medicine Core Competencies defines Lifestyle Medicine
as that which offers a unique approach that leverages a whole food,
plant-based diet, physical activity, sleep, emotional well-being, and
avoiding risky substances to not only ___, but also ___ and ___ lifestyle-
related diseases. Correct Answer-"prevent"; "treat"; "reverse"
Lifestyle Medicine textbook, by Garry Egger defines Lifestyle Medicine
as the application of medical, behavioral, motivational and ___
principles to the management of lifestyle-related health problems in a
clinical setting. Correct Answer-"environmental"
, This program encourages drastic changes in one's daily routine,
including habits around sleep, diet, physical activity and stress
management. Usually done in group, multi-modality team, in-person,
outpatient visits, 60 minutes, 1-3x/week for 8-18 weeks; residential
programs 7-21 days; can be as short as 3-10 days. Correct Answer-
Intensive therapeutic lifestyle change (ITLC)
Notable published ITLC programs include: Correct Answer-1. Pritikin
program, 2. Ornish program, 3. Diehl CHIP program
Phases of ITLC programs: Correct Answer-1. Induction phase, 2.
Maintenance phase, 3. Support phase
This ITLC phase allows the patient experience health improvements
first-hand WITHOUT requiring much engagement of the patient's
motivation or self-efficacy; transform patient's concept of what is
possible with lifestyle change. Correct Answer-Induction phase
Who said "Let your food be your medicine, and your medicine be your
food." Correct Answer-Hippocrates
Who said "The doctor of the future will give no medicine but will
interest his patients in the care of the human frame, in diet and in the
cause and prevention of disease." Correct Answer-Thomas Edison
with correct answers
American College of Lifestyle Medicine definition of LIFESTYLE
MEDICINE Correct Answer-LM uses evindence-based lifestyle
therapeutic approaches to prevent, treat and oftentimes reverse lifestyle-
related chronic disease.
Lifestyle medicine approach includes 6 pillars: Correct Answer-1.
Predominantly whole food, plant-based diet, 2. Regular physical
activity, 3. Adequate sleep, 4. Stress management, 5. Avoidance of risky
substance use, 6. Use of other non-drug modalities that promote health
and prevent disease
Whole food, plant-based diet consists of ___ food from plants (such as
whole grains, vegetables, fruits, beans and legumes) with ___ animal
products (such as dairy, meat and eggs). Correct Answer-"mostly";
"little or no"
2018 Lifestyle Medicine Core Competencies defines Lifestyle Medicine
as that which offers a unique approach that leverages a whole food,
plant-based diet, physical activity, sleep, emotional well-being, and
avoiding risky substances to not only ___, but also ___ and ___ lifestyle-
related diseases. Correct Answer-"prevent"; "treat"; "reverse"
Lifestyle Medicine textbook, by Garry Egger defines Lifestyle Medicine
as the application of medical, behavioral, motivational and ___
principles to the management of lifestyle-related health problems in a
clinical setting. Correct Answer-"environmental"
, This program encourages drastic changes in one's daily routine,
including habits around sleep, diet, physical activity and stress
management. Usually done in group, multi-modality team, in-person,
outpatient visits, 60 minutes, 1-3x/week for 8-18 weeks; residential
programs 7-21 days; can be as short as 3-10 days. Correct Answer-
Intensive therapeutic lifestyle change (ITLC)
Notable published ITLC programs include: Correct Answer-1. Pritikin
program, 2. Ornish program, 3. Diehl CHIP program
Phases of ITLC programs: Correct Answer-1. Induction phase, 2.
Maintenance phase, 3. Support phase
This ITLC phase allows the patient experience health improvements
first-hand WITHOUT requiring much engagement of the patient's
motivation or self-efficacy; transform patient's concept of what is
possible with lifestyle change. Correct Answer-Induction phase
Who said "Let your food be your medicine, and your medicine be your
food." Correct Answer-Hippocrates
Who said "The doctor of the future will give no medicine but will
interest his patients in the care of the human frame, in diet and in the
cause and prevention of disease." Correct Answer-Thomas Edison
