SPECIFIC REGIONS
Okinawa, Japan is home to the oldest?
The world's oldest women.
What are vegetables a great source of?
They are a great source of fiber.
Which Blue Zones was mentioned as an example?
Sardinia, Italy.
How many years did the study conducted on monkeys take?
25 year study
The Nicoyan diet is based around?
Beans and Corn Tortilla
Dan Buettner discovered___ Blue Zones.
5 Blue Zones.
How man men participated in the study spoken about in the presentation?
13,000 men.
What is the 80% rule called?
The 80% rule is called "Hachi Hachi Bu".
Residents of Icaria eat a diet rich of____,____and ____.
Olive oil, Red wine, and Homegrown vegetables.
Legumes include: _____,_____, and ____. Answer using the 3 listed in the presentation.
Peas, Lentils, and Chickpeas.
It is suggested to Canadians that we participate in how many minutes of moderate exercise a week.
150 min.
Eating slowly can reduce _____.
What is the phrase the people of The Nicoya Peninsula have for their meaning of life?
"plan de vida"
Whole Grains can reduce what?
Whole Grains can reduce blood pressure.
What percentage of people who live in Blue Zones eat a primarily plant-based diet?
95% of people.
What two types of fats are nuts composed of?
Polyunsaturated and Monounsaturated Fats.