Fitness & Exercise
What is the difference between aerobic & anaerobic fitness?
Aerobic = "with air". Running, biking, swimming, etc
Anaerobic = "without air". Weight liftings/strength training
What essential nutrient is directly responsible for rising blood glucose levels?
What is carbohydrates?
People with chronic illnesses are often on one-or-more prescription drugs. What is the official name for the negative reactions some people have to these drugs?
Side-Effects.
In contrast: a shift to a well-balanced diet (whole foods) and exercise will often produce a lasting effect that allows people to get off their medication and feel better than they have in year. Is it worth it?
(Story time)
Food labels are required to mention "Sodium" content. Sodium is more commonly known as:
What is salt?
Fun Fact: High salt intake results in higher amounts of water retention, which increase a person's blood-pressure & swelling.
The name of the dental provider Options uses:
Who is Principal?
BMI stands for:
What is Body Mass Index?
Calculation that uses height & weight to estimate body-fat and determine if a person is a healthy weight.
What is the difference between Type 1 & Type 2 diabetes?
Type 1: The pancreas doesn't work and insulin isn't produced (Diagnosed in children).
Type 2: Insulin resistance is developed later in life, as a result of lifestyle choices.
The leading cause of death in the United States.
What is cardiovascular disease?
The average adult body is made up of 55-60% of this vital nutrient:
What is water?
PCP stands for:
What is Primary Care Physician.
DAILY DOUBLE:
How does cardiovascular exercise affect cholesterol levels in the body?
Exercise increases HDL levels (good cholesterol) and lowers LDL levels (bad cholesterol).
When your blood-glucose is high after eating a meal with lots of carbs, what is a natural way to bring your glucose-levels back to normal at a quicker rate?
Exercise.
Walking, running, weightlifting...it all helps. When you deplete glycogen storage in the muscles, insulin will signal to replace it and deplete the glucose in your blood.
The runner-up for leading cause of death in the United States is:
What is cancer?
People who feel light headed when they "stand up too fast", are very likely deficient in this mineral:
Iron.
If this is you, what can you do to increase your iron intake and absorption?
You have a $2400 in-network medical bill. Your deductible is $6,000. The Difference Card covers $5,500 worth of your deductible. What amount do you need to pay of your $2400 bill?
$500
If someone were to exercise at least 3 times a week for 20-30 minutes, describe 3 ways that they are reducing their risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke, diabetes, cognitive degenerative diseases and/or cancer:
- Helps maintain a healthy weight
- Lowers blood pressure
- Healthier cholesterol levels (reduced plaque in the veins & arteries)
- Promotes brain health (neuroplasticity, maintains hippocampus volume and helps clear neurotoxic proteins)
- Improved insulin production & glucose absorption
- Reduces chronic inflammation
- Regulates hormones
- Boosts immune system
Name TWO examples of simple carbohydrates and THREE examples of complex carbohydrates:
Simple: Sugar, Candy, Soda, Juice, Syrup, Honey
Complex: Potatoes, Rice, Wheat, Whole Grains, Fresh Vegetables, Fresh Fruits, Beans, Pasta
Cancer causing agents, such as tobacco smoke, alcohol & asbestos, are known as what?
Carcinogens.
FYI: The latest additions to the list are: processed meats with chemical salts in them (Bacon, lunch meats, hotdogs)
What does it mean for the body to be "in Ketosis"?
The body is short on glucose for energy, so it turns to stored energy (Fat) for fuel.
(It takes 2-4 days to enter Ketosis, once you have limited your carb intake)
DAILY DOUBLE:
What do you need to do to be entered into an end-of-the-year raffle for a $50 gift card (5 drawings)?
Get your blood panels done, review them with a health professional and email Phil Bertsch to let him know. (pbertsch@optionsined.org)
By doing little-to-no weightlifting (resistance-training) throughout a person's life, they are at a greater risk of what bone related disease?
Osteoporosis. Bones require mechanical stress to maintain their density, and therefore sedentary lifestyles significantly increase a persons risk of "brittle bones"/osteoporosis.
When it comes to blood glucose, 80-99 mg/dl is considered a healthy range for a fasting individual. At what fasting mg/dl measurement are you considered diabetic?
126+ (I'll give points for 125+)
What chronic illness is responsible for the 4th leading cause of death in the U.S.?
Stroke.
Any guesses on the 3rd leading cause?
How many calories per gram does Fat have?
9 calories.
Carbohydrates & Protein = 4 per gram
Water, vitamins & minerals = 0 Calories
If you complete ALL of your Anthem reward incentives, how much $$ worth of gift cards are you eligible to redeem?
$200