Public Health Problem Flashcards
How often should infants under 1 be active?
Several times in a day.
How often should toddlers (1-2) and preschoolers (3-4) be active?
180 minutes a day.
How often should children (5-11) and youth (12-17) be active?
60 minutes a day with at least 3 vigorous-intensity activities in the week.
How often should adults (18-64) be physically active?
150 minutes a week with bone strengthening at least 2 days/week.
How do the guidelines for older adults (65+) differ from the ones for adults?
They have a focus on choosing activities which enhance balance in order to prevent falls.
What percent of preschoolers reach the PA guidelines?
84%.
What percentage of adults reach the PA guidelines? How has this changed?
15%. It has decreased in recent years. In 2008 it was more like 50%.
What are chronic diseases?
Diseases of a long duration and slow progression.
What is the leading cause of avoidable illness? How much death does it account for?
Chronic diseases. 9/10 deaths are due to chronic disease.
How does one calculate BMI?
Mass (kg)/Weight (m^2)
How is obesity defined?
As having a BMI greater or equal to 30kg/m^2.
Where are obesity rates in Canada most and least prevalent?
Most: Sask, NWT, East provinces
Least: BC
What percentage of Canadian adults are considered overweight or obese?
62%
What percentage of Canadian children/youth are obese?
12%
What percentage of children/youth meet the PA guidelines?
7%
