ACE Personal Trainer Practice Exam

What component does a Health Risk Appraisal address in screening?

1. Physical performance levels

2. Signs and symptoms of disease

3. Nutrition and dietary habits

4. Flexibility and mobility range

The correct answer is: Signs and symptoms of disease

A Health Risk Appraisal (HRA) primarily focuses on assessing an individual's potential health risks by evaluating various factors that can contribute to disease. One of the key components it addresses is the signs and symptoms of disease. This involves gathering information about a person's health status, including any existing medical conditions, family history, and lifestyle factors that might elevate the risk of developing particular diseases. HRA may include surveys or questionnaires that help identify areas of concern regarding the individual's health, such as chronic illnesses or hereditary conditions. By focusing on signs and symptoms, HRAs are effective in identifying early indicators of potential health problems, allowing for timely interventions and a better understanding of an individual's overall health risk profile. Other options, such as physical performance levels, nutrition and dietary habits, and flexibility and mobility range, while important in health assessments, are not the primary focus of an HRA. These elements may be addressed in other types of assessments or evaluations but are not central to the screening process that a Health Risk Appraisal undertakes.