Which one has a macro perspective?
a) STANDARD OF LIVING
b) QUALITY OF LIFE
a) STANDARD OF LIVING
Which factor is commonly found in Blue Zone diets?
a) High consumption of processed foods
b) Plant-based or plant-heavy eating patterns
c) Daily fast-food consumption
d) High reliance on dietary supplements
b) Plant-based or plant-heavy eating patterns
There are 8 components to the Teen Compass Assessment which can be grouped into 4 categories. Which components make up the HEART category?
a) Relationships
b) Resilience
c) Spirituality
d) School/Work
e) Emotions
a) Relationships
e) Emotions
Which lifestyle habits are commonly found in Blue Zone communities? (Select all that apply.)
a) Regular physical activity integrated into daily life
b) Strong social and community connections
c) High-stress, fast-paced work environments
d) A sense of purpose or “Ikigai”
a) Regular physical activity integrated into daily life
b) Strong social and community connections
d) A sense of purpose or “Ikigai”
There are 8 components to the Teen Compass Assessment which can be grouped into 4 categories. Which components make up the SOUL category?
a) Resilience
b) Spirituality
c) Rest and Play
d) Relationships
e) Emotions
b) Spirituality
c) Rest and Play
What are Blue Zones?
a) Areas with the highest rates of poverty
b) Regions where people live significantly longer and healthier lives
c) Places where medical advancements have led to increased life expectancy
d) Areas with the highest concentration of gyms and fitness centers
b) Regions where people live significantly longer and healthier lives
Which life stages show the highest emphasis on emotional wellness?
a) Only the 20s
b) 30s-40s
c) 50s and 60s
d) All stages equally
b) 30s-40s
This level of the iceberg is the level that has no clear boundaries. It is mysterious/ mystical and is your reason for being. It is known as what?
a) Lifestyle/Behavioral
b) Spiritual/Being
c) State of health
d) Psychological
b) Spiritual/Being
Refers to the degree to which people of a certain country or state are healthy, happy, content, and satisfied with their lives.
a) STANDARD OF LIVING
b) QUALITY OF LIFE
b) QUALITY OF LIFE
This level of the iceberg is one of disease or vitality. It is what shows and if you don't like it you can attempt to change it -- do things that just chisel away at it but the same thing will still happen. It is known as what?
a) Lifestyle Behavioral
b) Spiritual/Being
c) Psychological
d) State of Health
d) State of Health
In the chart (Ebbs and Flows of Wellness), which life stage places the most significant emphasis on intellectual wellness?
a) 20s (Student)
b) 30s–40s (Adult with kids)
c) 50s–60s (Empty nest)
d) 70s–80s (Older adult)
a) 20s (Student)
Which is not a stress-relief practice of Blue Zone populations?
a) Okinawans remembering ancestors
b) Ikarians taking naps
c) Adventists praying
d) Sardinians doing CrossFit
d) Sardinians doing CrossFit
Any action or condition that increases the likelihood of injury, diseases, or other negative outcomes is known as?
a) Holistic Health
b) Illness-Wellness Continuum
c) Risk Factor
d) Culture
c) Risk Factor
Which is true about alcohol in Blue Zones?
a) Drinking is completely avoided by everyone
b) People binge drink only on weekends
c) Moderate, daily consumption with food and friends is common
d) Alcohol is used only for special ceremonies
d) Alcohol is used only for special ceremonies
There are 8 components to the Teen Compass Assessment which can be grouped into 4 categories. Which components make up the STRENGTH category?
a) Organization
b) Resilience
c) Rest & Play
d) Care for the body
e) Spirituality
b) Resilience
d) Care for the body
During which stage does physical wellness become most emphasized?
a) 20s
b) 30s–40s
c) 50s–60s
d) 70s–80s
d) 70s–80s
The phrase “hara hachi bu” encourages people to:
a) Drink more water before meals
b) Stop eating when 80% full
c) Avoid meat entirely
d) Fast every other day
b) Stop eating when 80% full
Quality of Life is reflected in the? (Select all that apply.)
a) Freedoms
b) Rights
c) Level of consumption
d) Pleasures in life
e) Purchasing power
a) Freedoms
b) Rights
d) Pleasures in life
What is the term for the select group of people who are very close to you, understand you, will always be there, have a strong positive influence, and impact how you feel about yourself?
a) Acquaintances
b) Inner Circle
c) Social Network
d) Community Support Group
b) Inner Circle
This level of the iceberg is what you eat, how you use and exercise, or how you let go of stress. It also is the safeguards you put in place to keep you safe from hazards. It is known as what?
a) Lifestyle/Behavioral
b) Spiritual/Being
c) State of health
d) Psychological
a) Lifestyle/Behavioral
What are some potential consequences of limited healthcare access in rural areas? (Select all that apply.)
a) Higher rates of preventable diseases
b) Increased reliance on emergency rooms for primary care
c) Shorter life expectancy compared to urban populations
d) Faster response times for medical emergencies
e) Lower rates of chronic illness
a) Higher rates of preventable diseases
b) Increased reliance on emergency rooms for primary care
c) Shorter life expectancy compared to urban populations
Refers to a level of comfort - specifically looking at wealth and basic necessities, material stuff that is available to a particular socioeconomic class.
a) STANDARD OF LIVING
b) QUALITY OF LIFE
a) STANDARD OF LIVING
How much longer can regular attendance at faith-based services add to life expectancy based on the Power 9 readings?
a) 1–2 years
b) 3–5 years
c) 4–14 years
d) 20 years
c) 4–14 years
Which of the following is not a benefit of putting family first when it comes to the Power 9?
a) Children in the home have lower disease and mortality rates
b) Couples can gain up to 3 more years of life expectancy
c) Investing in children increases the likelihood they will support parents later
d) Families experience reduced need for social connections outside the home
d) Families experience reduced need for social connections outside the home
Which risk factors do people have total control over?
a) Hereditary
b) Behavioral
c) Environmental
b) Behavioral
There are 8 components to the Teen Compass Assessment which can be grouped into 4 categories. Which components make up the MIND category?
a) Rest and Play
b) Organization
c) Emotions
d) School/Work
e) Spirituality
b) Organization
d) School/Work
Which of the following are characteristics of Blue Zone communities? (Select all that apply.)
a) People tend to have close-knit relationships and strong social ties
b) They prioritize rest and relaxation as part of daily life
c) Their diets are heavily focused on fast food and processed meals
d) They naturally incorporate movement into their daily routines
a) People tend to have close-knit relationships and strong social ties
b) They prioritize rest and relaxation as part of daily life
d) They naturally incorporate movement into their daily routines
Which of the following POWER 9 best describes how people in Blue Zones stay active?
a) Running marathons and lifting weights daily
b) Joining gyms and fitness classes
c) Living in environments that encourage regular, natural movement
d) Following strict, high-intensity workout routines
c) Living in environments that encourage regular, natural movement
Standard of Living is reflected in the? (Select all that apply.)
a) Freedoms
b) Rights
c) Level of consumption
d) Pleasures in life
e) Purchasing power
c) Level of consumption
e) Purchasing power
The years one will live a life free of cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and other chronic illnesses is known as?
a) Potential Life Expectancy
b) Healthy Life Expectancy
c) Life expectancy
b) Healthy Life Expectancy
What is a moai in Okinawa?
a) A plant-based meal
b) A meditation practice
c) A lifelong social group of friends
d) A type of traditional housing
c) A lifelong social group of friends
According to the chart, financial wellness peaks during which stage?
a) 20s
b) 30s–40s
c) 50s–60s
d) 70s–80s
c) 50s–60s
Which of the following is NOT one of the original Blue Zones identified by Dan Buettner?
a) Okinawa, Japan
b) Sardinia, Italy
c) Los Angeles, USA
d) Ikaria, Greece
c) Los Angeles, USA
What is the cultural environment?
a) The physical surroundings that directly impact a person’s health and well-being
b) The psychological factors that influence an individual’s health decisions
c) The economic and political systems that govern a society
d) The shared beliefs, customs, practices, and behaviors that shape a community’s way of life
d) The shared beliefs, customs, practices, and behaviors that shape a community’s way of life
At what stage is occupational wellness most prominent?
a) 20s
b) 30s–40s
c) 50s–60s
d) 70s–80s
b) 30s–40s
Which of the following are key differences between fringe and mainstream grocery stores regarding food access? (Select all that apply.)
a) Fringe stores primarily offer processed and packaged foods, while mainstream stores have a wider selection of fresh produce.
b) Mainstream grocery stores are more commonly found in food deserts than fringe stores.
c) Fringe stores often contribute to poor diet quality due to limited healthy food options.
d) Mainstream grocery stores typically provide healthier food choices, but they may be less accessible in low-income or rural areas.
e) Fringe stores are required by law to stock fresh fruits and vegetables in equal proportion to processed foods.
a) Fringe stores primarily offer processed and packaged foods, while mainstream stores have a wider selection of fresh produce.
c) Fringe stores often contribute to poor diet quality due to limited healthy food options.
d) Mainstream grocery stores typically provide healthier food choices, but they may be less accessible in low-income or rural areas.
What do the Okinawans call their sense of purpose?
a) Hara hachi bu
b) Ikigai
c) Moai
d) Plan de vida
b) Ikigai
What factors contribute to the health divide between urban and rural populations? (Select all that apply.)
a) Higher rates of chronic diseases in rural areas
b) More healthcare providers in rural areas than in urban areas
c) Limited availability of specialists in rural regions
d) Poorer access to nutritious food options
e) Increased funding for healthcare infrastructure in rural areas
a) Higher rates of chronic diseases in rural areas
c) Limited availability of specialists in rural regions
d) Poorer access to nutritious food options
What is the term for a group of people who challenge and encourage you, provide valuable opinions based on their expertise, remind you of your values and goals, and help guide you to achieve your dreams?
a) Inner Circle
b) Support System
c) Board of Directors
d) Accountability Partners
c) Board of Directors
This level of the iceberg is what moves us into leading a certain lifestyle- cultural norms and childhood experiences influence this level as well as people. It is known as what?
a) Lifestyle/Behavioral
b) Spiritual/Being
c) Psychological
d) State of Health
c) Psychological