American College of Lifestyle Medicine
Questions And Correct Answers
Which of the following statements about Lifestyle Medicine is most accurate? - CORRECT -
ANSWERS Lifestyle medicine is a collaborative, evidence-based method of incorporating
lifestyle modification for the treatment, reversal and prevention of chronic diseases related
to lifestyle and behaviors
Which statement best describes the core competencies for prescribing Lifestyle Medicine? -
CORRECT - ANSWERS Tracking performance measures is one of the competencies for
Lifestyle Medicine physicians.
This ability is required by providers for the practice of lifestyle medicine: - CORRECT -
ANSWERS Expand vital signs to include tobacco use, sleep, stress and emotional well-
being and make referrals to community resources and other health professionals when
appropriate
Lifestyle medicine and conventional medicine differ in their approach to patient care. Which
statement is an accurate comparison between lifestyle medicine and conventional medicine?
- CORRECT - ANSWERS In conventional medicine, the patient is a passive recipient.
Whereas, in Lifestyle Medicine, the patient is an active partner in care.
Which of the following statements about the Ornish Lifestyle Heart Trial is true? - CORRECT -
ANSWERS The treatment group had a relative difference in progression of stenoses of
-35.6% at five years compared to all controls, and a difference of -54.6% compared to
controls not taking lipid-lowering medications.
Which of the following statements about the Ornish Lifestyle Heart Trial is true? - CORRECT -
ANSWERS The study had a small number of subjects, but the differences were highly
significant, both clinically and statistically, as there were far fewer cardiac events among the
experimental group, and most differences had p-values <0.05.
, Which of the following statements about the NDPP study is true? - CORRECT - ANSWERS
The primary outcome measure of this trial was reduced incidence of diabetes (prevention)
Which of the following best describes the findings of the NDPP? - CORRECT - ANSWERS
As compared to the control group, subjects in the intensive lifestyle modification group
demonstrated a reduction in both their risk of diabetes and in their weight.
Based on the Hambrecht study results, which is the most correct statement? - CORRECT -
ANSWERS As compared to the PCI group, physical work capacity was significantly higher
in the exercise training group at the end of the study.
Which of the following statements about the Hambrecht study is true? - CORRECT -
ANSWERS
The aim of the Jenkins Portfolio diet study was to show: - CORRECT - ANSWERS The
effectiveness of serum cholesterol reduction with a diet containing four dietary cholesterol-
lowering items compared to statins
In the Jenkins Portfolio diet study, reduction in which of the following has been considered as
an 'adverse event?' - CORRECT - ANSWERS Improvement in metabolic profile is typically
associated with increased HDL and a reduction in other cholesterol subtypes and ratios.
Although a transient reduction in HDL may be seen with dietary change, sustained reduction
in HDL has been considered an 'adverse event.'
A young mother is wanting to get an MMR vaccine for her two year-old son, but recently
spoke with a friend who discouraged her from doing this because of a fear of autism. She
remembered another friend's son who was recently diagnosed with autism who is her child's
age. She cancelled her son's appointment because of this. What behavior change theory best
describes this situation? - CORRECT - ANSWERS Social Learning and Cognitive Theory
Which statement is true about the Stages of Change, Transtheoretical Model? - CORRECT -
ANSWERS Specific behavioral interventions are available and match each stage of
Questions And Correct Answers
Which of the following statements about Lifestyle Medicine is most accurate? - CORRECT -
ANSWERS Lifestyle medicine is a collaborative, evidence-based method of incorporating
lifestyle modification for the treatment, reversal and prevention of chronic diseases related
to lifestyle and behaviors
Which statement best describes the core competencies for prescribing Lifestyle Medicine? -
CORRECT - ANSWERS Tracking performance measures is one of the competencies for
Lifestyle Medicine physicians.
This ability is required by providers for the practice of lifestyle medicine: - CORRECT -
ANSWERS Expand vital signs to include tobacco use, sleep, stress and emotional well-
being and make referrals to community resources and other health professionals when
appropriate
Lifestyle medicine and conventional medicine differ in their approach to patient care. Which
statement is an accurate comparison between lifestyle medicine and conventional medicine?
- CORRECT - ANSWERS In conventional medicine, the patient is a passive recipient.
Whereas, in Lifestyle Medicine, the patient is an active partner in care.
Which of the following statements about the Ornish Lifestyle Heart Trial is true? - CORRECT -
ANSWERS The treatment group had a relative difference in progression of stenoses of
-35.6% at five years compared to all controls, and a difference of -54.6% compared to
controls not taking lipid-lowering medications.
Which of the following statements about the Ornish Lifestyle Heart Trial is true? - CORRECT -
ANSWERS The study had a small number of subjects, but the differences were highly
significant, both clinically and statistically, as there were far fewer cardiac events among the
experimental group, and most differences had p-values <0.05.
, Which of the following statements about the NDPP study is true? - CORRECT - ANSWERS
The primary outcome measure of this trial was reduced incidence of diabetes (prevention)
Which of the following best describes the findings of the NDPP? - CORRECT - ANSWERS
As compared to the control group, subjects in the intensive lifestyle modification group
demonstrated a reduction in both their risk of diabetes and in their weight.
Based on the Hambrecht study results, which is the most correct statement? - CORRECT -
ANSWERS As compared to the PCI group, physical work capacity was significantly higher
in the exercise training group at the end of the study.
Which of the following statements about the Hambrecht study is true? - CORRECT -
ANSWERS
The aim of the Jenkins Portfolio diet study was to show: - CORRECT - ANSWERS The
effectiveness of serum cholesterol reduction with a diet containing four dietary cholesterol-
lowering items compared to statins
In the Jenkins Portfolio diet study, reduction in which of the following has been considered as
an 'adverse event?' - CORRECT - ANSWERS Improvement in metabolic profile is typically
associated with increased HDL and a reduction in other cholesterol subtypes and ratios.
Although a transient reduction in HDL may be seen with dietary change, sustained reduction
in HDL has been considered an 'adverse event.'
A young mother is wanting to get an MMR vaccine for her two year-old son, but recently
spoke with a friend who discouraged her from doing this because of a fear of autism. She
remembered another friend's son who was recently diagnosed with autism who is her child's
age. She cancelled her son's appointment because of this. What behavior change theory best
describes this situation? - CORRECT - ANSWERS Social Learning and Cognitive Theory
Which statement is true about the Stages of Change, Transtheoretical Model? - CORRECT -
ANSWERS Specific behavioral interventions are available and match each stage of
