Prevalence of illness
The most common cancers that are diagnosed in Canada. (At least 2 answers)
Answer: What are: lung, colorectal, breast and/or prostate cancer?
The best ways to reduce risk of Osteoporosis are. (At least 2 answers)
What is: Healthy diet with lots of fruit, vegetables and whole grain, eat calcium rich foods, absorb enough vitamin D, avoid smoking, limit alcohol and caffeine consumption, physical activity
True of False: Cancer and other chronic illnesses like heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes can be prevented.
What is: True.
The best diet to manage cardiovascular disease.
What is: A diet low in saturated fats and high in potassium, calcium and magnesium to lower blood pressure, unsaturated fatty acids, and a balanced energy intake to maintain/become a healthy weight.
True of False: Stress cannot be a cause of diabetes.
What is: False (stress can cause inflammation)
True or False: Women tend to be more affected by osteoporosis than men.
What is: True
The best methods to reduce risk for lung cancer are (At least 2 answers)
What is: No smoking, avoid secondhand smoking, avoid carcinogens at work, Eat lots of fruits and vegetables, regular physical exercise, test homes for radon.
The leading causes of cancer in Canada are.
What is: Tobacco (cause of 30% of all fatal cancers and lung cancer), poor diet full of high amounts of dietary fat (causes 20% of all fatal cancers)
The best diet to manage/ prevent diabetes.
What is: Eat a variety of fruits and vegetables and other food groups, low saturated fat intake, eating foods with high fibre and low amounts of simple sugars, such as whole grains, vegetables, legumes.
_______ many people are infected with HIV in Canada.
What is: 62,050 Canadians
Some methods to reduce risk of getting Type 2 diabetes are. (At least 2 answers)
What are: cutting sugar and refined carbs in diet, increasing physical activity levels, losing weight if overweight or obese, eating lots of fiber, minimize processed foods/fast foods.
The cause of a food allergy reaction. (Hint: The immune system)
What is: the immune system mistakes the proteins in the food as an infection/threat and tries to defend the body against it by release chemicals (histamine) that trigger an allergic reaction. Any food can trigger an allergic reaction but the most common and severe are tree nuts, peanuts, sesame seeds, milk, eggs, soy and fish.
The best diet tips to manage cancer.
What are: Since chemotherapy can diminish appetite, it is important to ensure they eat a reasonable amount of calories, eat nutrient rich smoothies with high calories, protein and lots of fruits and vegetables.
True or False Stress have a negative effect on the gastrointestinal system.
During a lifetime, ______ many Canadians will be diagnosed with a type of cancer.
Answer:What is: 1 in 2 Canadians (50%)
The best ways to avoid fatty liver disease are. (At least 2 answers)
What are: Stay at healthy weight, exercise regularly, limit alcohol consumption, eat foods like fish and seafood, fruits, nuts, whole grains, olive oil, vegetables, legumes.
The common causes of gastrointestinal disease/problems.
What are: Low fiber diet, being stressed, not enough water consumption, eating too much dairy foods, inactive lifestyle, celiac disease, aging, genetics.
How to manage allergies and intolerances
What is: Eat other suitable alternatives to prevent nutrient deficiencies. Ex. lactose intolerant people can drink lactose free milk or other alternative to milk products like soy milk, canned salmon, sardines that all contain calcium and vitamin D. Dark green vegetables can also be eaten to prevent calcium deficiency.
Some effects in the gastrointestinal system that can happen due to stress.
What are: Increased gas production, weakening of the the intestinal barrier, esophagus can go into spasms, increase of acid in stomach which can lead to indigestion, nausea, constipation/diarrhea.
______ Canadians are diagnosed with Osteoporosis.
What is: 2.2 million or 11.0% of the adult Canadian population
Methods to reduce digestive problems are. (At least 2 answers)
What are: cutting back on fatty foods, avoid soda, eat and drink slowly, quit smoking, exercise regularly, eat fiber rich foods, manage stress, stay hydrated
The common causes of Type 2 diabetes in Canada. (at least 2 answers)
What is/are: obesity, ethnic background, family history, lack of physical activity, poverty, food insecurity
The best diet to prevent/manage osteoporosis.
What are: eating lots of calcium and vitamin D, as well as
List 3 negative effects of stress to a person with Type 2 diabetes.