Exam

Question 1

Exercise can reduce risk of certain cancers

Answer 1

colon- 50%, breast- 25%

can reduce risk of breast cancer, endometrial, and colorectal

Question 2

colorectal cancer

Answer 2

• 3rd most commonly diagnosed cancer in Canada

- 30-60 min/day of mod-vigorous PA to reduce risk of colon cancer

Question 3

endometrial cancer

Answer 3

• 4th most commonly occurring cancer in women

Question 4

what % of Canadians were cancer survivors?

Answer 4

2.4%

Question 5

dyslipidemia

Answer 5

• abnormal amount of lipids in blood

Question 6

hyperlipidemia

Answer 6

• a form of dyslipidemia

- high levels of lipids in the blood

Question 7

LDL

Answer 7

• low density lipoproteins
• “bad cholesterol”
• high LDL increases risk of heart attack

Question 8

HDL

Answer 8

• high density lipoproteins

- “good cholesterol”

Question 9

what % of Canadians aged 18-79 have dyslipidemia

Answer 9

• 45%

- 57% not aware they have it

Question 10

risk factors for dyslipidemia

Answer 10

• sex, age, %BF, diet, diabetes, alcohol, smoking, steroids, stress, exercise

Question 11

BMI and waist circumference

Answer 11

• within 2007-2009, 80% of adults with normal BMI have a waist circumference above “At risk” threshold
• 2% of people had BMI over 45 and waist circumference under 90-102 cm