American College of Lifestyle Medicine Questions And Answers
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Which of the following statements about Lifestyle Medicine is most accurate? - ANS 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
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American College of Lifestyle Medicine
Questions And Answers
Which of the following statements about Lifestyle Medicine is most accurate? - ANS
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? -
ANS Tracking performance measures is one of the competencies for Lifestyle Medicine
physicians.
This ability is required by providers for the practice of lifestyle medicine: - ANS 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? -
ANS 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? - ANS 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? - ANS 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? - ANS The primary
outcome measure of this trial was reduced incidence of diabetes (prevention)
Which of the following best describes the findings of the NDPP? - ANS 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? - ANS 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? - ANS
The aim of the Jenkins Portfolio diet study was to show: - ANS 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?' - ANS 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? - ANS Social Learning and Cognitive Theory
Which statement is true about the Stages of Change, Transtheoretical Model? - ANS
Specific behavioral interventions are available and match each stage of change.
Maria is a pleasant 55 year old woman with pre-diabetes, BMI of 30 who is trying to lose weight
to normalize her blood sugars. She would like to go to the gym three days a week and eat a
healthy meal one time every day. She has purchased some new cookbooks and new gym
shoes, but so far hasn't made it to the gym or changed any of her meals. What stage of change
is she in? - ANS Preparation
For someone in the preparation phase, what matched intervention would work best? - ANS
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques are the most helpful intervention when someone is in
the preparation phase. Motivational interviewing is most helpful in the Precontemplative and
Contemplative Phases. It is always important to accept where the patient is at, but acceptance
alone will not help create behavior change.
Which statement(s) below are consistent with cognitive behavioral therapy interventions that
could help a patient like Maria? - ANS All are consistent with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
statements. Answers A, C, D are consistent with reframing negative thoughts. Answer B is
consistent with being more aware of underlying emotions and beliefs.
What would be the best intervention statement for someone who is in the Precontemplative
Phase? - ANS It is important for the patient to know his risks of drinking. However,
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