Foot Care
How often should you get your feet checked by a doctor/foot specialist (minimum)?
Once a year at minimum
Name any 3 strategies to manage your blood pressure.
Eat healthy, don't smoke, be physically active, manage stress, limit alcohol, medication
You should not leave more than _____ hours between eating meals.
6 hours
True or False: When cutting nails during your foot care routine, you should use scissors instead of nail clippers.
FALSE - You want to cut your nails straight across and it is easier to do this with nail clippers. A nail file is also a good option as well.
What does WHO stand for (hint: name of an organization)?
You should go to the doctor if you notice any of these 4 signs in your feet (name the 4 signs).
Swelling, warmth, redness, pain
What are the names of the top and bottom number for a blood pressure reading?
Ex: 100/60
Systolic and diastolic
What category of food has a recommended portion size of the palm of your hand?
Meat/ meat alternatives
True or False: Antibiotics target only bad bacteria.
FALSE - They target the good and bad bacteria!
Targeted antibiotics: Less harmful for good bacteria
Broad-spectrum antibiotics: Less specific and more harmful of good bacteria.
What did the Wright Brothers invent?
Airplane (aero plane)
What area of the foot should be dried thoroughly after washing?
Between the toes
What is considered a good blood pressure for people with diabetes?
130/80
List any 3 ways to eat healthy on a budget.
Stick to your list, shop for sales, compare prices, stock up, consider the season, use plant-based proteins, limit highly processed foods, try to prepare food at home, set a budget, explore grocery stores
How long does it take naloxone to work?
2-3 minutes
Which country on earth is the coldest place to live?
Russia
What 4 things should you have in your foot care kit?
Nail file, nail clippers, lotion, hand mirror
How many fingers should you be able to fit between your blood pressure cuff and arm?
2 fingers
What are 2 benefits from eating high-fibre foods?
It lowers cholesterol and blood sugar
If you decide to have a foot bath, what is the maximum amount of time you should soak them for?
20 minutes
Who is googled more than Jesus?
Justin Bieber
The loss of feeling in the feet/legs
Diabetic peripheral neuropathy
When checking your own blood pressure, your feet should be ________?
Uncrossed and/or feet flat on the ground
What are the recommended portion sizes for vegetables, carbohydrates, and protein (think of the plate)?
1/2 vegetables (spinach); 1/4 good quality protein (lean chicken); 1/4 complex carbohydrates (whole grains)
What is the half-life of coffee (remember the sleep tips video)?
Half-life: How long it takes for half of the coffee to leave the body.
5 hours
How many people currently have diabetes in the world.
415 million