ACE Personal Trainer Practice Exam

Which of the following diseases can be identified through a Health Risk Appraisal?

1. Osteoporosis

2. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

3. Skin cancer

4. Diabetes type 1

The correct answer is: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

The option identifying chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) as a disease that can be assessed through a Health Risk Appraisal is correct because the Health Risk Appraisal (HRA) is designed to evaluate various risk factors and habits related to an individual's overall health, including respiratory health. An HRA typically gathers information about lifestyle choices such as smoking and sedentary behavior, which are significant risk factors for developing COPD. By aggregating this data, healthcare providers can identify individuals at risk and recommend further evaluation or interventions. Other conditions listed, while important, may not be as directly assessed through an HRA. For example, while osteoporosis risk may be inferred from lifestyle factors collected in an HRA, it generally relies more on specific tests that measure bone density rather than just risk factors. Skin cancer risk can be evaluated through personal and family medical history, but the HRA primarily focuses on broad health metrics and may not address skin conditions specifically. Type 1 diabetes, being an autoimmune condition, typically manifests clinically rather than through risk assessment alone, making it less suitable for identification solely through an HRA.