Chapter 1 - Introduction to Lifestyle Medicine

Question 1

80% of all premature deaths are attributable to which three factors?
A. Tobacco use, poor diet, lack of physical exercise
B. Tobacco use, lack of physical exercise, obesity
C. Poor diet, lack of exercise, obesity
D. Tobacco use, poor diet, obesity

Answer 1

Correct answer = A (p18)

Question 2

Which of the following is not one of the top four causes of death in the USA?
A. Cancer
B. Diabetes
C. Heart disease
D. Chronic lower respiratory diseases

Answer 2

Correct answer = B (p17)

1. Heart disease
2. Cancer
3. Chronic lower respiratory disease
4. Accidents
5. Stroke
6. Alzheimer’s disease
7. Diabetes