ACLM Exam Prep: 120 Multiple-Choice Questions on Lifestyle Medicine
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American College of Lifestyle Medicine
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American College Of Lifestyle Medicine
Prepare for your ACLM exam with confidence using this comprehensive set of 120 multiple-choice questions! These questions cover the core principles and practices of Lifestyle Medicine, including nutrition, physical activity, stress management, sleep, behavior change, and more. With detailed answer ...
What is the primary focus of Lifestyle Medicine? a) Treating diseases with medication b)
Performing surgeries to cure illnesses c) Preventing and treating chronic diseases through
lifestyle interventions d) Relying solely on alternative medicine practices
Which of the following is NOT one of the six pillars of Lifestyle Medicine? a) Nutrition b)
Physical Activity c) Pharmaceutical Interventions d) Stress Management
What type of diet is emphasized in Lifestyle Medicine? a) A diet high in processed foods and
red meat b) A diet rich in refined carbohydrates and sugary drinks c) A whole-food, plant-
predominant diet d) A diet focused on supplements and protein shakes
According to the ACLM, what is the recommended amount of moderate-intensity physical
activity per week for adults? a) 30 minutes b) 60 minutes c) 150 minutes d) 200 minutes
Which of the following is NOT a recommended stress management technique in Lifestyle
Medicine? a) Mindfulness meditation b) Yoga c) Deep breathing exercises d) Excessive caffeine
consumption
How does adequate sleep contribute to overall health and well-being? a) Improves cognitive
function b) Regulates hormones c) Boosts immune system d) All of the above
What is the role of positive psychology in Lifestyle Medicine? a) Fostering optimism,
gratitude, and resilience b) Promoting negative thinking and self-criticism c) Focusing solely
on physical health, ignoring mental well-being d) Encouraging unhealthy coping mechanisms
How does Lifestyle Medicine address substance abuse? a) Encourages the use of addictive
substances b) Focuses solely on medication-assisted treatment c) Promotes cessation and
healthy coping mechanisms d) Ignores the impact of substance abuse on chronic disease
What is the significance of social connection in Lifestyle Medicine? a) It has no impact on
health b) It can lead to negative health outcomes c) It plays a crucial role in overall health and
well-being d) It is only relevant for people with mental health conditions
Which of the following chronic diseases can be positively impacted by Lifestyle Medicine
interventions? a) Heart disease b) Type 2 diabetes c) Obesity d) All of the above
What is the role of a Lifestyle Medicine physician? a) Partnering with patients to create
personalized lifestyle plans b) Solely prescribing medications c) Performing surgeries d)
Focusing exclusively on alternative medicine
Which of the following is a key principle of Lifestyle Medicine? a) Empowering patients to
take control of their health b) Blaming patients for their health conditions c) Relying solely on
quick fixes and fad diets d) Ignoring the root causes of chronic diseases
, How does Lifestyle Medicine approach the treatment of chronic pain? a) Relies solely on pain
medications b) Utilizes a multidisciplinary approach, including lifestyle interventions c)
Dismisses the patient's experience of pain d) Focuses only on physical therapy
What is the potential impact of Lifestyle Medicine on healthcare costs? a) It has no effect on
healthcare costs b) It significantly increases healthcare costs c) It can potentially reduce
healthcare costs by preventing and managing chronic diseases d) It only benefits individuals
with private health insurance
Which of the following is a barrier to the widespread adoption of Lifestyle Medicine? a) Lack
of physician training in Lifestyle Medicine b) Limited insurance reimbursement for Lifestyle
Medicine services c) Patient resistance to lifestyle changes d) All of the above
How can Lifestyle Medicine address health disparities? a) By focusing solely on affluent
communities b) By ignoring social determinants of health c) By promoting accessible and
culturally relevant interventions d) By relying solely on individual behavior change
What is the role of technology in Lifestyle Medicine? a) It has no place in Lifestyle Medicine b)
It can hinder patient engagement c) It can facilitate tracking, education, and support for
patients d) It should replace face-to-face interactions with healthcare providers
How does Lifestyle Medicine view the relationship between physical and mental health? a)
They are completely separate entities b) Mental health is more important than physical health c)
Physical health is more important than mental health d) They are interconnected and influence
each other
What is the potential impact of Lifestyle Medicine on the environment? a) It has no impact on
the environment b) It contributes to environmental degradation c) It can promote sustainable
practices that benefit both human and planetary health d) It is only concerned with
individual health, not the environment
Which of the following is a future direction for Lifestyle Medicine? a) Expanding research on
the effectiveness of lifestyle interventions b) Integrating Lifestyle Medicine into medical
education and training c) Advocating for policy changes that support healthy lifestyles d) All of
the above
What is the recommended daily intake of added sugar according to the ACLM? a) No more
than 50 grams b) No more than 36 grams c) No more than 25 grams d) No added sugar at all
Which of the following is NOT a component of a healthy dietary pattern promoted by Lifestyle
Medicine? a) Plenty of fruits and vegetables b) Whole grains c) Legumes and nuts d) Processed
meats and refined carbohydrates
What is the role of fiber in a healthy diet? a) Promotes gut health b) Regulates blood sugar
levels c) Helps maintain a healthy weight d) All of the above
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