AANPCB Health Promotion and Disease Prevention 3

Question 1

The CDC recommends adults engage in at least how many minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity per week for health promotion?

Accepted Answer

150 minutes

Answer

The CDC recommends at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity per week, or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity activity, for health promotion in adults.

Question 2

The USPSTF recommends hepatitis B vaccination for which of the following adult populations not previously vaccinated?

Accepted Answer

Adults aged 19–59 and adults ≥60 who want protection

Answer

USPSTF recommends hepatitis B vaccination for all adults aged 19–59 and for adults ≥60 who want to be vaccinated, based on 2020 guidelines.

Question 3

USPSTF recommends annual low-dose CT (LDCT) lung cancer screening for which population?

Accepted Answer

Adults 50–80 with a 20 pack-year history who currently smoke or quit within the past 15 years

Answer

The USPSTF recommends annual LDCT for adults aged 50–80 with a 20 pack-year history who currently smoke or quit within the past 15 years.

Question 4

Which dietary pattern has the strongest evidence for reducing cardiovascular disease risk and overall mortality?

Accepted Answer

Mediterranean diet

Answer

The Mediterranean diet has the most robust evidence from multiple large RCTs (e.g., PREDIMED) for reducing cardiovascular events and all-cause mortality.

Question 5

According to American Cancer Society guidelines, at what age should women at average risk begin annual mammography screening?

Accepted Answer

45 years

Answer

The ACS recommends that average-risk women begin annual mammography at age 45, with the option to begin at 40 if they choose.

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AANPCB Health Promotion and Disease Prevention 3