Nutrition
How many glasses of water should you drink in a day?
2 liters or 8 oz
How many hours of sleep should you get every night?
7 - 9 hours
What is the suicide rate of men compared to women? (How many times more/less than women?)
Men have a suicide rate 3 times higher than women
The number 1 health issue among men affects what body organ?
Heart (Heart disease is the most common health issue among men).
How many calories do moderately active men need a day?
2,200 - 2,800 calories (Note: Your energy needs depend on your height, weight and activity level.)
What do you call the inability to get sleep or remain asleep during the night, and waking up in the morning feeling sluggish and still tired?
Insomnia
What percentage of men have been a victim of domestic abuse?
1 in 3 men (33.33%)
How much more or less likely are men prone to kidney stones compared to women?
Men are about twice as likely as women to have kidney stones.
On average, men should consume no more than __ alcoholic drinks per day.
2 alcoholic drinks ( equivalent to 24 ounces of beer, 10 ounces of wine, or 3 ounces of spirits)
How many minutes of moderate exercises are recommended a day?
30 - 45 minutes (For example: Aerobic exercise such as walking, jogging, swimming, basketball, tennis, and other sports)
What is the difference between a psychologist and a psychiatrist?
Psychologists conduct psychological testing, and focus on psychotherapy and the treatment of emotional suffering. Psychiatrist is a trained medical doctor who can prescribe medication (focuses on medication management as a form of treatment).
Top 3 most common cancers among men.
Lung cancer, Prostate cancer, and Coloretal Cancer
Name the sections of the food pyramid.
Grain, Vegetables, Fruits, Protein, and Dairy
How many times a week for muscle-strengthening activities are recommended?
2x a week (For example, weight lifting, rock climbing, and yoga)
What are the protective factors in men’s mental health?
1. Genuine relationships - Social disconnection increases the risk of men’s mental health issues
2. Healthy Lifestyle - Studies show that poor physical health can lead to mental health problems
At what age, and how often, should you start getting colonoscopies?
Every 10 years, starting 50 years old (unless you have a family member who has been diagnosed prior to that)
With excess of intake, which type of protein can decrease testosterone?
Soy protein
40 inches (If your waist measures more than 40 inches around, it raises your risk of obesity-related diseases like type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke.)
What are the Top 4 common mental health issues in the Philippines?
Schizophrenia, Substance Abuse, PTSD, and Depression
The diseases that kill more Filipinos than any other might surprise you.
Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs), such as diabetes, heart disease, stroke, cancer, and chronic diseases that affect the airways and lungs.