HEPE Bank Exam 2025 -2026 updated
questions and accurate, detailed answers
\verified 100% \Graded A+
True or False: The need True - Driven by aging populations and lifestyle/environmental
for rehab has increased factors.
>63% since 1990.
What is the vision of Healthy A society where all people can achieve full health and well-being
People 2030? across the lifespan.
Subset of Healthy People 2030 objectives chosen to
What are Leading Health
Indicators (LHI)? drive measurable action in health/well-being.
What are strategies to Health education, screenings, risk factor modification,
address health culturally competent care, research, societal attitude
disparities? change, advocacy.
Community Health Assessment & Group Evaluation
What is the CHANGE tool?
(CDC). Collects data on community strengths/needs →
action plan.
What are the 5 steps for Commitment → Assessment → Planning → Implementation →
implementing a CHANGE Evaluation.
project?
Nutrition influences physical function,
Why is nutrition important in
PT practice? pain/inflammation, and overall wellbeing. Poor diet
contributes to preventable chronic diseases.
Imbalance of free radicals vs. antioxidants → damages
What is oxidative stress in
nutrition? fat, DNA, proteins → low- grade inflammation →
chronic disease.
Supports antioxidant defense, brain function, energy
Why is mitochondrial health
important? production. Dysfunction accelerates disease.
What are features of the High in refined grains, sugar, unhealthy fats, red meats;
Standard American Diet 60% processed foods; low in vitamins, minerals, fiber,
(SAD)? antioxidants.
, What are imbalances caused High-glycemic carbs, excess omega-6 fatty acids →
by SAD? inflammation.
Increases risk of obesity, T2DM, heart disease, stroke,
How does SAD impact
autoimmune disease. PT role = recognize diet's role in
health, and what is the PT
chronic disease, educate toward whole, nutrient-
role?
dense foods.
Visual guide with 5 food groups; emphasizes
What is MyPlate's approach?
portions/calories but lacks healthy fats/oils and water
guidance.
Plant-forward; olive oil as main fat; moderate
What is the Mediterranean
Diet's focus? poultry/seafood/eggs; occasional red meat;
goat/sheep dairy.
Improves on MyPlate: more fish/beans/nuts, limit red
What is the Healthy Eating
Plate? meat; prioritize olive oil, water as main drink; limit
dairy/sugary drinks.
Emphasizes fruits, veggies, legumes, nuts, seeds, whole
What is Plant-Forward eating
(per ACLM)? grains; water main beverage; minimize
animal/processed foods.
What are benefits and Benefits: fiber, antioxidants, ↓ inflammation/chronic
concerns of Plant- Forward disease risk. Concern: B12 deficiency (fatigue,
eating? numbness, memory issues).
What nutrition outcome Starting the Conversation (STC): 8-item food frequency
measure can start the tool, screens nutrition risk, guides counseling.
conversation?
What are approaches to Motivational interviewing, health coaching, CBT, mindful eating.
support nutrition behavior
change?
True or False: PTs should True.
always refer out if deeper
psychological/nutrition
needs are present.
What are risk factors for Inadequate intake, poor eating patterns, limited access,
malnutrition? medication interactions.
What signs/symptoms Muscle/fat loss, fluid accumulation, ↓ grip strength,
indicate malnutrition (>2)? unintentional weight loss, insufficient intake.
How does nutrition affect Poor diet ↑ chronic pain persistence; opioids worsen
pain management? GI/nutrient issues; healthy gut microbiome ↓
questions and accurate, detailed answers
\verified 100% \Graded A+
True or False: The need True - Driven by aging populations and lifestyle/environmental
for rehab has increased factors.
>63% since 1990.
What is the vision of Healthy A society where all people can achieve full health and well-being
People 2030? across the lifespan.
Subset of Healthy People 2030 objectives chosen to
What are Leading Health
Indicators (LHI)? drive measurable action in health/well-being.
What are strategies to Health education, screenings, risk factor modification,
address health culturally competent care, research, societal attitude
disparities? change, advocacy.
Community Health Assessment & Group Evaluation
What is the CHANGE tool?
(CDC). Collects data on community strengths/needs →
action plan.
What are the 5 steps for Commitment → Assessment → Planning → Implementation →
implementing a CHANGE Evaluation.
project?
Nutrition influences physical function,
Why is nutrition important in
PT practice? pain/inflammation, and overall wellbeing. Poor diet
contributes to preventable chronic diseases.
Imbalance of free radicals vs. antioxidants → damages
What is oxidative stress in
nutrition? fat, DNA, proteins → low- grade inflammation →
chronic disease.
Supports antioxidant defense, brain function, energy
Why is mitochondrial health
important? production. Dysfunction accelerates disease.
What are features of the High in refined grains, sugar, unhealthy fats, red meats;
Standard American Diet 60% processed foods; low in vitamins, minerals, fiber,
(SAD)? antioxidants.
, What are imbalances caused High-glycemic carbs, excess omega-6 fatty acids →
by SAD? inflammation.
Increases risk of obesity, T2DM, heart disease, stroke,
How does SAD impact
autoimmune disease. PT role = recognize diet's role in
health, and what is the PT
chronic disease, educate toward whole, nutrient-
role?
dense foods.
Visual guide with 5 food groups; emphasizes
What is MyPlate's approach?
portions/calories but lacks healthy fats/oils and water
guidance.
Plant-forward; olive oil as main fat; moderate
What is the Mediterranean
Diet's focus? poultry/seafood/eggs; occasional red meat;
goat/sheep dairy.
Improves on MyPlate: more fish/beans/nuts, limit red
What is the Healthy Eating
Plate? meat; prioritize olive oil, water as main drink; limit
dairy/sugary drinks.
Emphasizes fruits, veggies, legumes, nuts, seeds, whole
What is Plant-Forward eating
(per ACLM)? grains; water main beverage; minimize
animal/processed foods.
What are benefits and Benefits: fiber, antioxidants, ↓ inflammation/chronic
concerns of Plant- Forward disease risk. Concern: B12 deficiency (fatigue,
eating? numbness, memory issues).
What nutrition outcome Starting the Conversation (STC): 8-item food frequency
measure can start the tool, screens nutrition risk, guides counseling.
conversation?
What are approaches to Motivational interviewing, health coaching, CBT, mindful eating.
support nutrition behavior
change?
True or False: PTs should True.
always refer out if deeper
psychological/nutrition
needs are present.
What are risk factors for Inadequate intake, poor eating patterns, limited access,
malnutrition? medication interactions.
What signs/symptoms Muscle/fat loss, fluid accumulation, ↓ grip strength,
indicate malnutrition (>2)? unintentional weight loss, insufficient intake.
How does nutrition affect Poor diet ↑ chronic pain persistence; opioids worsen
pain management? GI/nutrient issues; healthy gut microbiome ↓
