Lifestyle Medicine Quizzes
1. Which of the following countries' health care system performs the worst compared to
the amount of spending?
a. United Kingdom
b. Canada
c. Australia
d. United States: d. United States
2. Which of the following is the leading cause of death in the United States? a. Cancer
b. Stroke
c. COVID-19
d. Heart Disease: d. Heart Disease
3. Which leader in Occupational Therapy contributed significantly to the social justice terms
of occupational imbalance, occupational alienation, occupational deprivation and,
occupational marginalization?
a. Dr. Adolf Myer
b. Dr. Brent Braveman
c. Dr. Florence Clark
d. Dr. Ann Wilcock: d. Dr. Ann Wilcock
4. Which of the following preventable risk factors is the leading risk factor for cancers
related to lifestyle and the environment?
a. Alcohol use
b. Smoking
c. Infections
d. Overweight and obesity: b. Smoking
5. What is the most used method by an individual to determine if they have too much body
fat?
a. Look in the mirror before getting dressed
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b. Calculate Body Mass Index (BMI)
c. Ask a doctor
d. Use calipers to measure the subscapular skin folds: a. Look in the mirror before getting
dressed
6. For the last three months a 14-year-old girl with prediabetes has successfully adhered to
her plan of swimming for 20 minutes per day, five days a week after school, and she is
excited to see the health improvements she has made. According to the Transtheoretical
Model of behavior change (TTM), which of the following best describes the girl's current
stage of change?
a. Contemplation
b. Preparation
c. Action
d. Maintenance: c. Action
7. During an initial consultation, a woman shares that she would like to focus on
improving her sleep by increasing the amount of sleep she is getting each night. Her
health care provider decides to take a "coach approach" to helping the woman with this
goal. Which of the following responses best exemplifies a "coach" role in helping the
woman with her desired behavior change?
a. "In the next week, what could you think about or do that would move you forward
toward this goal?"
b. "Did you know that exposure to electronic devices before bed can interfere with
melatonin production?"
c. "For many of my patients I find that regular exercise is helpful in improving sleep quality
and duration."
d. "How helpful do you think it would be to set an alarm to go to bed so that you
get enough sleep?": a. "In the next week, what could you think about or do that would
move you forward toward this goal?"
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8. According to Social Cognitive Theory, self-efficacy, which is a powerful predictor of health
behavior change, is most effectively increased through mastery experiences. For a patient
who is focused on improving his eating habits, which of the following is the best example
of a mastery experience in the context of a culinary medicine group visit?
a. The patient observes someone similar to himself preparing a plant-based meal.
b. The patient practices proper knife skills while chopping fruits and vegeta-bles.
c. The patient listens to practical tips and strategies to make grocery shopping easier.
d. The patient receives words of encouragement regarding their intention to eat
healthier.: b. The patient practices proper knife skills while chopping fruits and vegetables.
9. A 48-year-old woman has started a new exercise program. According to the
Transtheoretical Model, how long would she need to continue the new regimen before she
would be considered to have moved from the Action stage, in which relapse is more likely,
to the Maintenance stage?
a. 12 months
b. 6 months
c. 3 months
d. 24 months: b. 6 months
10. Which of the following is true about positive psychology?
a. It acknowledges the value of negative emotions, alone time, and reflecting on previous
failures
b. It reinforces autonomy and self-efficacy
c. Avoidance of negative thoughts and emotions is preferable as these can serve as
detractors to growth
d. It emphasizes self-improvement by focusing on strengthening areas of weakness: b. It
reinforces autonomy and self-efficacy
11. A 39-year-old woman wants to make several behavioral lifestyle changes including
those involving diet, sleep hygiene, exercise and alcohol reduction. Her health coach
1. Which of the following countries' health care system performs the worst compared to
the amount of spending?
a. United Kingdom
b. Canada
c. Australia
d. United States: d. United States
2. Which of the following is the leading cause of death in the United States? a. Cancer
b. Stroke
c. COVID-19
d. Heart Disease: d. Heart Disease
3. Which leader in Occupational Therapy contributed significantly to the social justice terms
of occupational imbalance, occupational alienation, occupational deprivation and,
occupational marginalization?
a. Dr. Adolf Myer
b. Dr. Brent Braveman
c. Dr. Florence Clark
d. Dr. Ann Wilcock: d. Dr. Ann Wilcock
4. Which of the following preventable risk factors is the leading risk factor for cancers
related to lifestyle and the environment?
a. Alcohol use
b. Smoking
c. Infections
d. Overweight and obesity: b. Smoking
5. What is the most used method by an individual to determine if they have too much body
fat?
a. Look in the mirror before getting dressed
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b. Calculate Body Mass Index (BMI)
c. Ask a doctor
d. Use calipers to measure the subscapular skin folds: a. Look in the mirror before getting
dressed
6. For the last three months a 14-year-old girl with prediabetes has successfully adhered to
her plan of swimming for 20 minutes per day, five days a week after school, and she is
excited to see the health improvements she has made. According to the Transtheoretical
Model of behavior change (TTM), which of the following best describes the girl's current
stage of change?
a. Contemplation
b. Preparation
c. Action
d. Maintenance: c. Action
7. During an initial consultation, a woman shares that she would like to focus on
improving her sleep by increasing the amount of sleep she is getting each night. Her
health care provider decides to take a "coach approach" to helping the woman with this
goal. Which of the following responses best exemplifies a "coach" role in helping the
woman with her desired behavior change?
a. "In the next week, what could you think about or do that would move you forward
toward this goal?"
b. "Did you know that exposure to electronic devices before bed can interfere with
melatonin production?"
c. "For many of my patients I find that regular exercise is helpful in improving sleep quality
and duration."
d. "How helpful do you think it would be to set an alarm to go to bed so that you
get enough sleep?": a. "In the next week, what could you think about or do that would
move you forward toward this goal?"
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8. According to Social Cognitive Theory, self-efficacy, which is a powerful predictor of health
behavior change, is most effectively increased through mastery experiences. For a patient
who is focused on improving his eating habits, which of the following is the best example
of a mastery experience in the context of a culinary medicine group visit?
a. The patient observes someone similar to himself preparing a plant-based meal.
b. The patient practices proper knife skills while chopping fruits and vegeta-bles.
c. The patient listens to practical tips and strategies to make grocery shopping easier.
d. The patient receives words of encouragement regarding their intention to eat
healthier.: b. The patient practices proper knife skills while chopping fruits and vegetables.
9. A 48-year-old woman has started a new exercise program. According to the
Transtheoretical Model, how long would she need to continue the new regimen before she
would be considered to have moved from the Action stage, in which relapse is more likely,
to the Maintenance stage?
a. 12 months
b. 6 months
c. 3 months
d. 24 months: b. 6 months
10. Which of the following is true about positive psychology?
a. It acknowledges the value of negative emotions, alone time, and reflecting on previous
failures
b. It reinforces autonomy and self-efficacy
c. Avoidance of negative thoughts and emotions is preferable as these can serve as
detractors to growth
d. It emphasizes self-improvement by focusing on strengthening areas of weakness: b. It
reinforces autonomy and self-efficacy
11. A 39-year-old woman wants to make several behavioral lifestyle changes including
those involving diet, sleep hygiene, exercise and alcohol reduction. Her health coach
