AMERICAN BOARD OF LIFESTYLE MEDICINE (ABLM)
NEWEST AMERICAN BOARD OF LIFESTYLE MEDICINE
(ABLM) 4TH EDITION ALL 50 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) A NEW UPDATED VERSION LATEST 2024 |
ALREADY GRADED A+ (BRAND NEW!!)
Number of cancers thought to be related to lifestyle and environment. - ANSWER:
90-95% have roots in lifestyle and environment
What percentage of US adults with diabetes are unaware that they have it? -
ANSWER: 23%
How much higher are medical expenditures in US in people with diabetes vs not? -
ANSWER: 2.3 X
Leading risk factor for cancer (related to lifestyle and enviroment) - ANSWER:
Smoking (25-30% of cancers)
Food with higher combined % of saturated fats myristic and palmitic acid. - ANSWER:
Palm oil (50% is saturated fat, with the primary fatty acid being palmitic acid)
Primary saturated fat in coconut oil - ANSWER: Lauric acid (increased LDL)
Olive oil - ANSWER: Contains monounsaturated fats that may help lower LDL
cholesterol
Primary saturated fat in salmon and egg yolks - ANSWER: Palmitic acid
Vitamin that is accessible from the diet as a previtamin and provitamin in addition to
the general population not meeting the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) for
intake? - ANSWER: Vitamin A; provitamin A is in sweet potatoes, carrots, spinach,
pumpkin, cantaloupe, mango, peppers. Recommended vitamin A intake is 700 mcg
RAE for women and 900 mcg RAE for men.
High calcium foods - ANSWER: Kale and chia
Framingham Heart Score (for RF of CHD) - ANSWER: SBP, total and HDL cholesterol
ratio along with age, sex, and smoking status.
Triacyglycerol - ANSWER: Lim et al. 2011 showed that normalization of both beta cell
function and hepatic insulin sensitivity in type 2 diabetes was achieved by *dietary
energy restriction alone (very low-calorie diet).* Both glucagon suppression and
, insulin resistance are correlated with weight loss and act together to improve
glucose homeostasis following a dietary restriction with body mass loss.
Most of the triacylglycerol synthesized in liver normally will be incorporated into and
exported from the liver as part of very low-density lipoproteins (VLDL). *VLCD =
decrease in liver triacyglycerol = decrease in VLDL.*
Advanced Glycosylation End Products - ANSWER: AGEs are a family of compounds
that are the products of nonenzymatic reactions between reducing sugars and
proteins, lipids, or nucleic acids. Roasting and broiling food at high temperatures is a
common practice in cooking. These high temperatures facilitate chemical reactions
between primary and secondary amino groups of amino acids in proteins resulting in
formation of AGEs. Research has found that *AGEs are associated with oxidative
stress and inflammation, which may lead to the development of chronic diseases.*
Increased AGEs have been directly linked to type 1 and type 2 diabetes,
atherosclerosis, kidney disease, and slow wound healing. *Form in protein-rich foods
and have been directly linked to the development of chronic diseases.*
Broiling > frying > roasting > boiling
Also consider length of time cooking and presence of moisture
WHO Sugar recommendations - ANSWER: 10% total calories from added sugars, with
goal of <5% of total calories
AHA Sugar recommendations - ANSWER: 100 calories of sugar for women
150 calories of sugar for men
USDA Dietary Guidelines - ANSWER: - mixed dishes (sandwiches, burgers, tacos, etc)
account for the type of food with the most sodium
- constipation need to increase fiber intake
Americans fail to sufficiently consume (5) - ANSWER: calcium, fiber, magnesium,
potassium, and vitamins ACDEK.
Abdominal Obesity Definition - ANSWER: Associated with increased cardiometabolic
risk is defined as a waist circumference of *35 inches (88 cm)* or greater for women
and *40 inches (102 cm)* or greater for men. The measurement should be made on
the *horizontal plane level with the iliac crests.*
Dietary fiber - ANSWER: Dietary fiber is not digested by human enzymes, but rather
is broken down by microbes in the gut, producing metabolites including *short-chain
fatty acids.* These fatty acids, such as *butyrate,* are then absorbed into the
circulation and have been reported to have several metabolic effects, including
improved insulin sensitivity, weight regulation and reduced inflammation.
Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) - ANSWER: Derived from nuts and vegetable oils. EPA and
DHA can be synthesized from linolenic acid (but this is low yield).
NEWEST AMERICAN BOARD OF LIFESTYLE MEDICINE
(ABLM) 4TH EDITION ALL 50 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) A NEW UPDATED VERSION LATEST 2024 |
ALREADY GRADED A+ (BRAND NEW!!)
Number of cancers thought to be related to lifestyle and environment. - ANSWER:
90-95% have roots in lifestyle and environment
What percentage of US adults with diabetes are unaware that they have it? -
ANSWER: 23%
How much higher are medical expenditures in US in people with diabetes vs not? -
ANSWER: 2.3 X
Leading risk factor for cancer (related to lifestyle and enviroment) - ANSWER:
Smoking (25-30% of cancers)
Food with higher combined % of saturated fats myristic and palmitic acid. - ANSWER:
Palm oil (50% is saturated fat, with the primary fatty acid being palmitic acid)
Primary saturated fat in coconut oil - ANSWER: Lauric acid (increased LDL)
Olive oil - ANSWER: Contains monounsaturated fats that may help lower LDL
cholesterol
Primary saturated fat in salmon and egg yolks - ANSWER: Palmitic acid
Vitamin that is accessible from the diet as a previtamin and provitamin in addition to
the general population not meeting the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) for
intake? - ANSWER: Vitamin A; provitamin A is in sweet potatoes, carrots, spinach,
pumpkin, cantaloupe, mango, peppers. Recommended vitamin A intake is 700 mcg
RAE for women and 900 mcg RAE for men.
High calcium foods - ANSWER: Kale and chia
Framingham Heart Score (for RF of CHD) - ANSWER: SBP, total and HDL cholesterol
ratio along with age, sex, and smoking status.
Triacyglycerol - ANSWER: Lim et al. 2011 showed that normalization of both beta cell
function and hepatic insulin sensitivity in type 2 diabetes was achieved by *dietary
energy restriction alone (very low-calorie diet).* Both glucagon suppression and
, insulin resistance are correlated with weight loss and act together to improve
glucose homeostasis following a dietary restriction with body mass loss.
Most of the triacylglycerol synthesized in liver normally will be incorporated into and
exported from the liver as part of very low-density lipoproteins (VLDL). *VLCD =
decrease in liver triacyglycerol = decrease in VLDL.*
Advanced Glycosylation End Products - ANSWER: AGEs are a family of compounds
that are the products of nonenzymatic reactions between reducing sugars and
proteins, lipids, or nucleic acids. Roasting and broiling food at high temperatures is a
common practice in cooking. These high temperatures facilitate chemical reactions
between primary and secondary amino groups of amino acids in proteins resulting in
formation of AGEs. Research has found that *AGEs are associated with oxidative
stress and inflammation, which may lead to the development of chronic diseases.*
Increased AGEs have been directly linked to type 1 and type 2 diabetes,
atherosclerosis, kidney disease, and slow wound healing. *Form in protein-rich foods
and have been directly linked to the development of chronic diseases.*
Broiling > frying > roasting > boiling
Also consider length of time cooking and presence of moisture
WHO Sugar recommendations - ANSWER: 10% total calories from added sugars, with
goal of <5% of total calories
AHA Sugar recommendations - ANSWER: 100 calories of sugar for women
150 calories of sugar for men
USDA Dietary Guidelines - ANSWER: - mixed dishes (sandwiches, burgers, tacos, etc)
account for the type of food with the most sodium
- constipation need to increase fiber intake
Americans fail to sufficiently consume (5) - ANSWER: calcium, fiber, magnesium,
potassium, and vitamins ACDEK.
Abdominal Obesity Definition - ANSWER: Associated with increased cardiometabolic
risk is defined as a waist circumference of *35 inches (88 cm)* or greater for women
and *40 inches (102 cm)* or greater for men. The measurement should be made on
the *horizontal plane level with the iliac crests.*
Dietary fiber - ANSWER: Dietary fiber is not digested by human enzymes, but rather
is broken down by microbes in the gut, producing metabolites including *short-chain
fatty acids.* These fatty acids, such as *butyrate,* are then absorbed into the
circulation and have been reported to have several metabolic effects, including
improved insulin sensitivity, weight regulation and reduced inflammation.
Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) - ANSWER: Derived from nuts and vegetable oils. EPA and
DHA can be synthesized from linolenic acid (but this is low yield).
