What is the definition of health according to WHO?
A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
What is the life expectancy in Canada for males and females as of 2015?
79 years for males, 83 years for females.
What are Blue Zones?
Regions where people are 10x more likely to reach 100 years than the average North American.
List the 9 common factors found in Blue Zones.
- Move naturally
- Purpose – plan be Vida
- Downshift – stress management
- 80% rule – eat until 80% full
- Plant slant – eat mostly plants
- Wine at 5
- Belong – faith and spirituality
- Loved ones first – family and social connection
- The ‘right tribe’ – supportive social circles
What are the leading causes of death in Canada?
- Cancer
- Heart disease
- Stroke
- Health in Windsor:
o #1 - Cancer
o #2 - Circulator system diseases
o #3 - Respiratory system diseases
What are the components used to measure health status?
o Health span – how well you live in later years
o Mortality – death rate
o Morbidity – Illness rate
True or False: Health is solely determined by medical treatments.
False
What are the primary factors that shape the health of Canadians?
Living conditions experienced by individuals.
What is the most influential social determinant of health?
Education
Fill in the blank: The dimensions of wellness include ______.
[Spiritual, mental, physical, emotional]
Who is Asklepios?
The Greek god of medicine.
What does the medicine wheel represent?
Balance, connection, and the balance of life.
What is the definition of wellness?
Purposeful, enjoyable living characterized by personal responsibility and optimal enhancement of physical, mental, and spiritual health.
What are the four types of energy discussed?
- Physical
- Emotional
- Mental/Cognitive
- Spiritual
What does HAES stand for?
Health at Every Size.
What are the recommended intake percentages for carbohydrates, fats, and proteins?
- 45-65% carbohydrates
- 20-35% fat
- 10-35% protein
What is Nutritionism?
The idea that food should be defined simply as a set of nutrients rather than the whole food.
What is body composition?
An important component of health-related physical fitness.
What is BMI?
Body Mass Index, a measure of body composition.
List the types of body fat storage.
- Subcutaneous
- Visceral (Intra-abdominal)
- Ectopic (Liver, heart, etc.)
What is the most accurate method to assess body fat?
DEXA scan.
What factors affect metabolism?
- Thermoregulation
- Thermic effect of food
- Physical activity
- Age
- Gender (Hormones)
- Height and weight & body composition
- Fever
- Stress
- Fasting/starvation
- Malnutrition
- Smoking
- Caffeine
- Sleep
What is the recommended weight change per week to maintain health?
Try not to lose or gain more than 1kg (2 pounds) per week.
SDOH
The primary factors that shape the health of Canadians are not medical treatments or lifestyle choices but rather the living conditions they experience
