The Six Key Factors To Health and Longevity

E-Z Data’s 2008 Client Partner ConferenceHollywood, CAMarch 5, 2008

Karla Schmidt R.D.,C.N. e-mail: health2karla@yahoo.com

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Building a Healthy, Disease-Free Future

Processed Foods

High Fat, Low Fiber

Lack of Exercise, Overweight

High Stress Level Consuming

Alcohol 80/20 Theory of EatingLow Stress Level Positive Attitude Healthy Physical

EnvironmentGenetic Predisposition

Regular Exercise

Body Maintenance & Prevention

Complete, Whole-Food Based Diet

Drug Use Smoking

Neglecting Symptoms

Overlapping The Pyramids

• Healthy, Disease-Free• Active• Money to travel• Able to work if needed• Pain free• Mental clarity• Independence

Foundation High Risk High Risk

• Sickly• Forced inactivity• Lack $/health to travel• Unable to work• Chronic pain• Senility, Alzheimer’s• Years of dependency

Six Key Factors Which Influence Health &

Longevity Most

Six Key Factors

• 1. Genetics

• 2. Physical Environment

• 3. Attitude

• 4. Nutrition

• 5. Exercise

• 6. Body Maintenance/Prevention

Genetics – The Body’s Blueprint

• The genetic susceptibility towards diseases i.e. cancer, diabetes, heart disease, etc.

• Only responsible for a small percentage of illnesses in individuals

Physical Environment

• Hazards

• Smog, Air Pollution, Second-hand Smoke• Pesticides• Bacteria, Viruses• Noise• Light• Drugs, Alcohol• Chemical Pollutants• Food dyes, Additives, Preservatives

Attitude

Negative Unhealthy

• Stressful• Hateful• Pessimist• Poor Self-Esteem• Vindictive

Positive Healthy• Balanced• Loving• Optimist• Self – Confident• Forgiving

Importance of Good Nutrition

Unhealthful Diet

Obesity Major IllnessesShortenedLife-Span

Well-BalancedWhole-Food

Low-FatDiet

Weight-LossMaintenance

Of WeightOptimum Health(Void of Illness)

Cause of Death

Disease Risk Increase from Weight

30+ Lbs 50-60 Lbs 90+ Lbs -- Arthritis 56 % 87 % 139 %

1 Heart Disease 32 % 82 % 111 %

2 Cancer1 40 % 200 % 300 %

3 Stroke2 53 % 59 % 75 %

5 Pneumonia 100 % 4 4

6 Diabetes 142 % 235 % 516 %

7 Accidental Death 4 500 % 4

10 Alzheimer’s 4 500 %3 500 %3

Source: Centers for Disease Control. Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Analysis by The Lewin Group, 1999. http://www.obesity.org/subs/fastfacts/Health_Effects.shtml 1 Most prevalent cancers excluding lung cancer. 3Assumes high blood pressure and high cholesterol 4 No data available

Health Risks Increase with Weight

Nutritionally Balanced Food Plan

30%

30%40%

Carbs

Protein

Fat

Eating For Health

Complex Carbohydrates –40%

whole-grain breads, cereals, brown rice, pasta, potatoes, fresh fruits, fresh vegetables,

and beans

Eating for Health

Lean Proteins – 30%

lean beef, lean pork, chicken & turkey (w/o skin), all fish, egg whites, low-fat yogurt, low-fat milk, low-fat cheese.

Eating for Health

Healthy Fats – 30%

nuts & seeds, nut oils,

vegetable oils, peanut

butter, olive oil, butter,

avocado

Eliminate Bad Fats

CottonseedOil

Palm OilOlestra

PartiallyHydrogenated

Soybean oil

HydrogenatedSoybean oil

Bad Fats

• Adverse Reactions: - obesity - heart disease - cancer causing - hyperactivity - high blood pressure - allergies

Whole Foods

Processed Foods

Eliminate Food Colorings

Blue No. 2

Yellow No. 6 Green No. 4

Yellow No. 5

Red No. 40

Food Colorings

• Adverse Reactions:

- cancer causing

- rashes

- coughing fits

- asthma

- skin reddening

- A.D.D. increase

Eliminate Preservatives

Sulfites

NitratesSodium

Benzoate

BHT

BHA

Preservatives

• Adverse Reactions:

- cancer causing

- allergies

- hyperactivity

- rash

- high blood

pressure

- asthmatic wheezing

Eliminate Flavors

Salt

SodiumPhosphate

PotassiumPhosphate

SmokeFlavors

MSG

Flavors

• Adverse Reactions:

- headaches

- migraines

- asthma

- chest pain

- interferes with

mineral absorption

- allergies

Benefits of Exercise

• Reduces Stress• Revs Up Metabolism• Prevents Weight Gain• Increases Energy• Improves Libido• Tones Muscles• Strengthens Heart

• Prevents Osteoporosis

• Lowers Blood Pressure

• Improves Sleep Habits

• Lowers Cholesterol and triglycerides

Body Maintenance & Prevention

• Yearly Check Ups• Mammograms• Dental Exams• Eye Exams• Colonoscopy• Bone Density Test• Nutritional

Supplements• Prostate Exams

QUESTIONS ??

E-Z Data’s 2008 Client Partner ConferenceHollywood, CAMarch 5, 2008

Karla Schmidt R.D.,C.N. e-mail: health2karla@yahoo.com