HCC HCC Sleep, Recovery & Lifestyle Medicine 2

Question 1

In lifestyle medicine, which of the following is considered a primary pillar of health along with nutrition, physical activity, and stress management?

Accepted Answer

Restorative sleep

Answer

Restorative sleep is recognized as a foundational pillar of lifestyle medicine alongside nutrition, movement, and stress management.

Question 2

A holistic coach notices a client relies on alcohol to fall asleep. The coach should know that alcohol:

Accepted Answer

Disrupts sleep architecture and reduces sleep quality overall

Answer

While alcohol may initially induce drowsiness, it suppresses REM sleep and causes fragmented, lower-quality sleep.

Question 3

Which environmental factor should a holistic coach recommend modifying to optimize a client's sleep environment?

Accepted Answer

Keeping the bedroom cool (60–67°F) and dark

Answer

A cool (60–67°F), dark, and quiet bedroom environment supports the drop in core body temperature needed to initiate and maintain sleep.

Question 4

Which recovery technique involves alternating between periods of cold and warm water exposure to reduce muscle soreness and improve circulation?

Accepted Answer

Contrast hydrotherapy

Answer

Contrast hydrotherapy alternates hot and cold water exposure to stimulate circulation and support musculoskeletal recovery.

Question 5

Lifestyle medicine coaching encourages clients to reduce sedentary behavior by recommending which behavioral strategy?

Accepted Answer

Breaking up prolonged sitting with short movement breaks every 30–60 minutes

Answer

Taking brief movement breaks every 30–60 minutes counteracts the metabolic and cardiovascular harms of prolonged sedentary time.

(HCC) Holistic Coaching Certification Practice Test

(HCC) Holistic Coaching Certification Practice Test

HCC HCC Sleep, Recovery & Lifestyle Medicine 2