Rommel Idmilao Sales, MDInstitute of Human GeneticsNational Institutes of Health

University of the Philippines Manila

HEALTH(Y)

"a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of

disease or infirmity“

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Strategies

Stress Management

Observations of Daily Living

Hygiene

Social Activity

Wellness Program

Health Care

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Is your SHAPE healthy?

WAIST CIRCUMFERENCE provides an accurate measurement of abdominal obesity

WOMEN: ≤ 31 inches MEN: ≤ 35 inches

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Is your WEIGHT healthy?

Body Mass Index: BMI

• Recommended gauge to determine whether a person is overweight or obese.

• A more accurate way to estimate body fat.

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Weight (Kg)

Height (meter) x Height (meter)

Body Mass Index: BMI• BMI does not distinguish between fat and muscle.• A highly muscular and athletic, healthy man maybe defined as

overweight or obese using BMI.• BMI is not accurate in men who is <150cm tall.• BMI is not accurate in men >65 years old.

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Weight (lbs)

Height (inches) x Height (inches)

X 703

Body Mass Index: BMIASIAN POPULATIONS

Normal: 18.5 – 22.9 kg/m2Overweight: 23.0 – 24.9 kg/m2Obese 1: 25.0 – 29.9 kg/m2Obese 2: 30.0 – 34.9 kg/m2Extremely Obese: > 35.0 kg/m2

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Body Mass Index: BMIIdeal WEIGHT per HEIGHT Chart

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HEIGHT WEIGHT (kg)

4’ 9” 38.20 – 48.20

4’ 10” 40.15 – 49.90

4’ 11” 41.62 – 51.73

5’ 0” 42.90 – 53.34

5’ 1” 44.40 – 55.18

5’ 2” 45.90 – 57.00

5’ 3” 47.40 – 58.80

HEIGHT WEIGHT (kg)

5’ 4” 48.90 – 60.70

5’ 5” 50.50 – 62.70

5’ 6” 52.00 – 64.60

5’ 7” 53.70 – 66.60

5’ 8” 55.20 – 68.50

5’ 9” 56.80 – 70.60

5’ 10” 58.50 – 72.60

MODERN LIFESTYLE

• A change in dietary habits and increased consumption of energy-dense food• A considerable reduction in physical activity

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MODERN LIFESTYLE

MODERN LIFESTYLE

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Is your DIET healthy?

What does the human body need?

A Lot!

What our body gets daily

Refined products • Meat/animal products • Boiled down vegetables/fruits • Salt • • Sugar • Cholesterol • Caffeine • Alcohol • Medication • Food additives •

Pesticides

Fast foods are high in calories and low in nutritional value – they make us gain weight

What our body needs?

What the body needs daily according to the American Medical Association are:

• protein • carbohydrates • good fats and oils • vitamins • minerals • herbs •

• antioxidants • phytonutrients •

The modern diet is lacking in nutrition – our health suffers

What is imbalanced nutrition?

You’re getting nutrients but in the wrong proportions

2) CANCER2) CANCER

LEADING LEADING CAUSES OF DEATHCAUSES OF DEATH70%

1) HEART DISEASE1) HEART DISEASE

3) DIABETES3) DIABETES

4) STROKES4) STROKES

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50%50%of these deaths of these deaths

areareDIET RELATEDDIET RELATED

or due toor due toPOOR POOR

NUTRITIONNUTRITION

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70%70%of ALL Doctor’s visits of ALL Doctor’s visits are are DIET RELATEDDIET RELATED

or due toor due toPOOR NUTRITIONPOOR NUTRITION

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Is your LIFESTYLE healthy?

“Ehersisyong Pangkalusugan Para Sa Lahat”May 15, 2011 Quezon City Memorial Circle

Physical inactivity is a risk factor for Cardiovascular disease, Cancer, and Diabetes.

Is your LIFESTYLE healthy?

Is your LIFESTYLE healthy?

• 35 million deaths each year are due to non-communicable diseases (NCDs) (WHO 2008)

• Up to 80% of coronary heart disease cases, 90% of type 2 diabetes cases, and 33% of cancer cases can be avoided by keeping healthy waist and weight, changing to a healthier diet, increasing regular physical activity and stopping smoking (WHO 2002)

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Prevention is far better than cure!

HEALTHY ACTIVE LIFESTYLE

HEALTHY ACTIVE LIFESTYLE

HEALTHY ACTIVE LIFESTYLE

“When we are young

we sacrifice our HEALTH

to gain our WEALTH.

When we get old

we spend all our WEALTH

to gain back our HEALTH.”

Imagine yourself at your absolute best…

nourished,healthier,

raring to go,…and enjoying your prime

I hear and I forgetI see and I rememberI do and I understand - Confucius

Rommel Idmilao Sales, MDInstitute of Human GeneticsNational Institutes of Health

University of the Philippines Manila

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