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Foundations of Lifestyle Medicine Board Review, 5th edition
Build your foundation in lifestyle medicine—and prepare to certify with confidence.
The Foundations of Lifestyle Medicine Board Review Course delivers the core knowledge every lifestyle medicine clinician needs. It’s the trusted study tool to prepare for the lifestyle medicine certification exam and is approved to meet the 30-hour online CME prerequisite. Comprehensive and self-paced, the course is designed by leading experts to boost your confidence on test day and empower you to apply lifestyle medicine in practice.
Description
The Foundations of Lifestyle Medicine Board Review Course, 5th edition, is an evidence-based activity designed to review key concepts in lifestyle medicine and help candidates prepare for the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine (ABLM) Certification Exam (ABLM.org/how).
Course development was led by faculty and co-authors Jonathan Bonnet, MD, MPH, FAAFP, FACLM, CAQSM, DipABOM, DipABLM; April Engle Wilson, MD, MPH, FACLM, FACPM, LM intensivist; and David Lippman, MD, DipIBLM, with additional contributions from subject matter experts across the field of lifestyle medicine.
This activity includes 10 sections, 12 lectures, 184 practice questions, and 30 hours of content.
Each section is broken down with the following course materials:
- Introduction
- Review Lecture
- Quiz
As a result of participating in this activity, participants will be better prepared to:
- Assess patients using lifestyle medicine competencies.
- Conduct comprehensive lifestyle assessments to identify targets for behavior change, risk reduction, and chronic disease management.
- Apply lifestyle medicine principles in clinical decision-making.
- Integrate evidence-based lifestyle interventions across the six pillars of lifestyle medicine to prevent, treat, and potentially reverse chronic disease.
- Sustain lifestyle medicine practice patterns.
- Incorporate lifestyle medicine into clinical workflows, interprofessional care, and personal practice to support long-term patient outcomes and professional effectiveness.
This course expires December 31, 2026, at 11:59 PM PST.
Activity Format
The Foundations of Lifestyle Medicine Board Review, 5th edition, is hosted online via the ACLM Learning Management System (LMS) and consists of 3 main components:
- COMPONENT 1 - Board Review eBook: The interactive eBook manual is available after course purchase and can be accessed offline and via mobile device. The 354-page eBook consists of 10 sections with detailed graphics, table, and figures and an index.
- COMPONENT 2 - Online Review Lectures: There are 10 hours of review lectures that correspond with the board review eBook.
- COMPONENT 3 - Section Quizzes: There are 10 section quizzes that consist of 184 total questions, that correspond with each of the 10 eBook sections and review lectures.
The activity eBook, review lectures and section quizzes align with the 10 ABLM exam topic sections and competencies and review the following sections:
- Introduction to Lifestyle Medicine
- Fundamentals of Health Behavior Change
- Key Clinical Processes in Lifestyle Medicine
- The Role of the Practitioner’s Personal Health and Community Advocacy
- Nutrition Science, Assessment, and Prescription
- Physical Activity Science and Prescription
- Emotional and Mental Health Assessment and Interventions
- Sleep Health Science and Interventions
- Treating Tobacco Use Disorder and Managing Other Toxic Exposures
- The Role of Connectedness and Positive Psychology
Key Lifestyle Medicine Article Summaries: A downloadable PDF that summarizes 10 “key” lifestyle medicine articles is included in this activity as an additional bonus resource.
Target Audience
This course is applicable for interprofessional healthcare team including physicians, registered nurses, nurse practitioners, physician associates, registered dietitians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, pharmacists, other health professionals working with chronic disease prevention or treatment, certified health coaches, and clinicians in training.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this activity, participants will be able to:
- Review the pillars of evidence-based lifestyle medicine and how it can prevent, treat and reverse disease.
- Review evidence-based lifestyle medicine prescriptions and their clinical application.
- Review evidence-based lifestyle medicine content that will be tested on the Lifestyle Medicine Board Certification Exam.
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Activity summary
- 30.00 AAFP Prescribed
The AAFP has reviewed Foundations of Lifestyle Medicine Board Review, 5th edition and deemed it acceptable for up to 30.00 Enduring Materials, Self-Study AAFP Prescribed credit(s). Term of Approval is from 12/16/2026 to 12/15/2027. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 30.00 ABIM Medical Knowledge
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 30.00 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participation completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.
- 30.00 ABLM MOC
The American Board of Lifestyle Medicine has approved 30.00 maintenance of certification credits (MOC) for this learning activity.
- 30.00 ABS Accredited CME
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.
- 30.00 ACPE Pharmacy
The American College of Lifestyle Medicine designates this knowledge-based Enduring material for a maximum of 30.00 contact hour(s) for pharmacists. ACPE credit will be reported to CPE Monitor®. Participants must provide their NABP e-Profile ID and date of birth (MM/DD) to receive credit.
- 30.00 ACPE Technician
The American College of Lifestyle Medicine designates this knowledge-based Enduring material for a maximum of 30.00 contact hour(s) for pharmacy technicians. ACPE credit will be reported to CPE Monitor®. Participants must provide their NABP e-Profile ID and date of birth (MM/DD) to receive credit.
- 30.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
The American College of Lifestyle Medicine designates this Enduring material for a maximum of 30.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 30.00 ANCC
The American College of Lifestyle Medicine designates this Enduring material for a maximum of 30.00 nursing contact hour(s).
- 30.00 APA
The American College of Lifestyle Medicine designates this Enduring material for 30.00 CE credits in psychology. Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship in the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs.
- 30.00 ASWB
As a Jointly Accredited Organization, The American College of Lifestyle Medicine is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved continuing education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this course receive 30.00 general continuing education credits.
- 30.00 CPEU
This Enduring material has been approved by the Commission on Dietetic Registration. Completion of this activity awards 30.00 CPEUs.
- 30.00 NBC-HWC
The National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching (NBHWC) has approved 30.00 continuing education credits for this learning activity: CEA-000221-1.
- 30.00 Occupational Therapy CE
Rush University Medical Center is an approved provider for physical therapy (216.000378), occupational therapy (224.000220), respiratory care (195.000038), and speech and language pathology and audiology (202.000226) by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation. Rush University Medical Center designates this Enduring material for 30.00 continuing education credits.
- 30.00 Participation (AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for non-physicians)
The American College of Lifestyle Medicine designates this Enduring material for a maximum of 30.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 30.00 Physical Therapy CE
Rush University Medical Center is an approved provider for physical therapy (216.000378), occupational therapy (224.000220), respiratory care (195.000038), and speech and language pathology and audiology (202.000226) by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation. Rush University Medical Center designates this Enduring material for 30.00 continuing education credits.
Lead Authors:
Jonathan Bonnet, MD, MPH, DipABOM, DipABLM, FAAFP, FACLM
Chief Medical Officer, Ardmore Institute of Health
Clinical Associate Professor (Affiliated), Stanford University School of Medicine
April Engle Wilson, MD, MPH, FACLM, FACPM, DipABLM, LM Intensivist
Associate Clinical Professor, Loma Linda University School of Medicine and
Loma Linda University School of Public Health
David Lippman, MD, ABIM, DipABLM
Medical Director, ECHO Community Healthcare
Contributing Authors:
Introduction to Lifestyle Medicine
- Melissa Mondala, MD, MS, MHA, FACLM, FAIHM, LM Intensivist, DipACLM
- Neha Pathak, MD, FACP, DipABLM
Fundamentals of Health Behavior Change
- Tiffany M. Cagle, MD, NBC-HWC, PCC
- Erika Jackson, MLHR, MCC, CPHWC, NBC-HWC
Key Clinical Processes in Lifestyle Medicine |
- Ngozi Ezinwa, MD, MPH, DipABLM
- Jacob Mirsky, MD, MA, DipABLM, FACLM
The Role of the Practitioner’s Personal Health and Community Advocacy
- Kelly Freeman, MSN, RN, AGPCNP-BC, DipACLM, FACLM
Nutrition Science, Assessment, and Prescription
- Melissa Bernstein, PhD, RDN, LD, FAND, FNAP, DipACLM, FACLM,
- Michelle Hauser, MD, MS, MPA, FACP, FACLM, DipABLM, Chef
- Micaela Karlsen, PhD, MSPH
- Matthew J. Landry, PhD, RDN, DipACLM, FAND, FAHA
- Paulina Shetty, MS, RDN, DipACLM, FACLM
Physical Activity Science and Prescription
- Stephen Carek, MD, CAQSM, DipABLM
- Andrew Mock, MD, MPH, FACLM, DipABLM, DABPM, DABFM, DABOM
Emotional and Mental Health Assessment and Interventions
- Douglas Noordsy, MD
- Wil Wong, MD, DABPN, DABIHM, DipABLM
Sleep Health Science and Interventions
- Donna Arand, PhD, DABSM
- Mark G. Goetting, MD
- Cheri D. Mah, MD, MS
Treating Tobacco Use Disorder and Managing Other Toxic Exposures
- Jill R. Selzle, PA-C, NCTTP, DipACLM, c-TTS
- Claudia Moore, MD
The Role of Connectedness and Positive Psychology
- Simon Matthews, FACLM, FASLM, MHlthSci, DipIBLM, MAPS, NBC-HWC, PCC
- Darren Morton, PhD, DipIBLM
Accreditation Statement, Disclosure Information and Credit Designation Statements
Accreditation Statement: In support of improving patient care, the American College of Lifestyle Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Disclosure Information
In accordance with the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, all individuals in control of content for this activity have disclosed all financial relationships with ineligible companies within the prior 24 months. Any relevant financial relationships have been identified, reviewed, and mitigated prior to the start of the activity.
Individuals in control of content have disclosed the following:
- Rohit Moghe, PharmD, MSPH, CDCES: Member, Speaker's Bureau - Novo Nordisk
All remaining planners, faculty, reviewers, moderators, and others in control of content have disclosed no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.
The content of this activity has been designed to present evidence-based information that is fair, balanced, and free from commercial bias.
Available Credit
- 30.00 AAFP Prescribed
The AAFP has reviewed Foundations of Lifestyle Medicine Board Review, 5th edition and deemed it acceptable for up to 30.00 Enduring Materials, Self-Study AAFP Prescribed credit(s). Term of Approval is from 12/16/2026 to 12/15/2027. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 30.00 ABIM Medical Knowledge
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 30.00 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participation completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.
- 30.00 ABLM MOC
The American Board of Lifestyle Medicine has approved 30.00 maintenance of certification credits (MOC) for this learning activity.
- 30.00 ABS Accredited CME
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.
- 30.00 ACPE Pharmacy
The American College of Lifestyle Medicine designates this knowledge-based Enduring material for a maximum of 30.00 contact hour(s) for pharmacists. ACPE credit will be reported to CPE Monitor®. Participants must provide their NABP e-Profile ID and date of birth (MM/DD) to receive credit.
- 30.00 ACPE Technician
The American College of Lifestyle Medicine designates this knowledge-based Enduring material for a maximum of 30.00 contact hour(s) for pharmacy technicians. ACPE credit will be reported to CPE Monitor®. Participants must provide their NABP e-Profile ID and date of birth (MM/DD) to receive credit.
- 30.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
The American College of Lifestyle Medicine designates this Enduring material for a maximum of 30.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 30.00 ANCC
The American College of Lifestyle Medicine designates this Enduring material for a maximum of 30.00 nursing contact hour(s).
- 30.00 APA
The American College of Lifestyle Medicine designates this Enduring material for 30.00 CE credits in psychology. Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship in the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs.
- 30.00 ASWB
As a Jointly Accredited Organization, The American College of Lifestyle Medicine is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved continuing education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this course receive 30.00 general continuing education credits.
- 30.00 CPEU
This Enduring material has been approved by the Commission on Dietetic Registration. Completion of this activity awards 30.00 CPEUs.
- 30.00 NBC-HWC
The National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching (NBHWC) has approved 30.00 continuing education credits for this learning activity: CEA-000221-1.
- 30.00 Occupational Therapy CE
Rush University Medical Center is an approved provider for physical therapy (216.000378), occupational therapy (224.000220), respiratory care (195.000038), and speech and language pathology and audiology (202.000226) by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation. Rush University Medical Center designates this Enduring material for 30.00 continuing education credits.
- 30.00 Participation (AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for non-physicians)
The American College of Lifestyle Medicine designates this Enduring material for a maximum of 30.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 30.00 Physical Therapy CE
Rush University Medical Center is an approved provider for physical therapy (216.000378), occupational therapy (224.000220), respiratory care (195.000038), and speech and language pathology and audiology (202.000226) by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation. Rush University Medical Center designates this Enduring material for 30.00 continuing education credits.
Price
ACLM member and category discounts are applied at checkout.
To receive member-only pricing, please join as a member FIRST, then complete your course enrollment in a separate transaction. For more information, please click here.
| Non-member | ACLM Members |
|---|---|
| $899 | $674.25 |
Access to online material is granted through the term of approval, which ends December 15, 2029.
Participant User Agreement (Terms of Use and Copyright)
Before registering for a Continuing Education/Continuing Medical Education Course (“Training”) for the first time, carefully review the following conditions of usage at https://lifestylemedicine.org/terms-of-use-and-copyright/
Registering for an American College of Lifestyle Medicine Course indicates your acceptance of the Participant User Agreement and its terms and conditions.
Required Hardware/software
This activity can be accessed through the Ethos LMS on a desktop, tablet, or most mobile devices using a modern web browser. A stable internet connection is required for all online components (modules, quiz, end-of-activity survey, credit claiming, and supplemental resources), and speakers or headphones are required for the modules. The eBook can be read online in a web browser or in the VitalSource Bookshelf app, which also supports offline access on supported devices.