CrossFit: Fitness, Luck and Health

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What does a reading of less than 35 mg/dL for HDL cholesterol indicate?

Problematic health issue (correct)

Excellent physical condition

Slight concern for health

Optimal health

Which chronic disease is NOT mentioned as being associated with deranged health markers?

Coronary heart disease

Alzheimer’s

Type 2 diabetes

Asthma (correct)

What is the typical blood pressure reading for a healthy individual?

120/70 mm/Hg (correct)

195/115 mm/Hg

140/90 mm/Hg

105/50 mm/Hg

What does the term 'symptomatic treatment' refer to in the context of chronic disease?

Masking the problem with medication Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following health markers is considered more typical of an athlete?

120/70 mm/Hg blood pressure Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a consequence of having chronic diseases according to the content?

Elevated triglycerides Signup and view all the answers

What is the general state of treatment for chronic diseases as described in the content?

They only address symptoms Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors is NOT mentioned as a marker deranged by chronic disease?

Increase in white blood cell count Signup and view all the answers

What must every meal or snack contain according to the Zone Diet principles?

Equivalent blocks of protein, carbohydrate, and fat Signup and view all the answers

What happens to fat intake when body fat levels fall below 10 percent?

Fat intake is increased Signup and view all the answers

How are 2-block snacks composed according to the Zone Diet?

Twice the amount from the carbohydrate, protein, and fat lists Signup and view all the answers

Which dietary classifications can the Zone Diet accommodate?

Paleo or vegan, organic or kosher, fast food or fine dining Signup and view all the answers

If a protein source is labeled as 'non-fat,' what adjustment should be made to fat blocks for that meal?

Double the usual fat blocks Signup and view all the answers

What dietary components are emphasized in the CrossFit solution to chronic disease?

Meat, vegetables, nuts, and seeds Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of deaths in the U.S. are attributed to chronic disease, according to the information provided?

70% Signup and view all the answers

What is the projected number of diabetics in the U.S. by 2050 according to the CDC?

100 million Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the four 'ic' variants of accidental death mentioned?

Chronic Signup and view all the answers

How does CrossFit propose to address chronic disease?

By combining high-intensity functional movement with a specific diet Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of deaths could potentially be associated with chronic disease when considering positron-emission-tomography-positive cancers?

80-85% Signup and view all the answers

Which type of death is categorized as 'kinetic'?

Physical trauma from an accident Signup and view all the answers

What fundamental aspect of health does CrossFit aim to simplify and improve?

Fitness and diet management Signup and view all the answers

What is the main principle behind the kinetic theory of health?

Focusing on work capacity to avoid chronic disease Signup and view all the answers

What components are suggested for an optimal diet to support fitness?

Meat, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and low sugar Signup and view all the answers

What contributes to the cost of chronic disease in the U.S.?

Wasted spending on unnecessary procedures and inefficiencies Signup and view all the answers

How much of U.S. healthcare spending is estimated to go towards treating chronic diseases ineffectively?

86 percent Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated as a primary cause of chronic disease?

Sedentation combined with malnutrition Signup and view all the answers

What role do CrossFit trainers play in health care according to the content?

Delivering non-medical health care Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated annual cost of medical expenditure in the U.S. mentioned in the content?

$4 trillion Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of healthcare spending is not wasted according to the content?

7 percent Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes medicine from exercise programs like CrossFit?

Exercise programs are universally applicable to everyone. Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant consequence of allowing physicians to control access to exercise?

It may categorize exercise as a medical necessity. Signup and view all the answers

Why are gyms like those in the CrossFit community thriving?

Customers experience significant transformations beyond just physical fitness. Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a characteristic of medicine as described in the content?

It includes universal access for all individuals. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of exercise programs like CrossFit?

To build community and foster well-being. Signup and view all the answers

How is vitamin C presented in the content in relation to medicine?

It is an example of how not everything essential is medicine. Signup and view all the answers

What type of approach does the CrossFit community take towards fitness?

A community driven fitness strategy. Signup and view all the answers

What concern is raised about the future of exercise under the medical domain?

It could create a rigid structure around fitness. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Chronic Disease Continuum

A spectrum of values for health parameters ranging from sick to well to fit.
Examples of parameters include HDL cholesterol, blood pressure, triglycerides, bone density, muscle mass, body fat, and HbA1c.
These parameters are linked to chronic diseases like obesity, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, stroke, cancer, Alzheimer's, and drug addiction.
Deranged markers indicate chronic disease.

Chronic Disease and Medicine

Presents a major global health challenge.
Traditional medicine primarily focuses on managing symptoms, not addressing the root cause.
Treatments like medication, surgery, and insulin therapy only mask the problem.

CrossFit Solution

Offers a simple yet effective approach to prevent chronic disease.
Emphasizes high-intensity functional movement coupled with a balanced nutrition plan, focusing on meat, vegetables, nuts, seeds, fruit, and minimal starch and sugar.
Promotes a holistic approach to health, increasing work capacity through exercise and adopting a healthy lifestyle.
Advocates for a nutrition plan that includes meat, vegetables, nuts, seeds, some fruit, little starch, and no sugar.
Sleep and fish oil supplements are also beneficial.

The Other 30% of Deaths

Are attributed to accidents from four categories: kinetic, genetic, toxic, and microbic.
Kinetic accidents involve physical trauma like car accidents or bike collisions.
Toxic accidents involve environmental toxins like lead poisoning.
Genetic accidents are caused by inherited conditions like cystic fibrosis.
Microbic accidents involve infections from viruses, bacteria, or prions.
Medicine can address these accidents with symptomatic treatment.

The Cost of Chronic Disease

Accounts for 70% of deaths in the U.S., which is a significant number.
Is estimated to cost the U.S. around $4 trillion per year in medical expenditures.
Wasteful spending includes unnecessary procedures, administrative inefficiencies, and treatment of preventable conditions.
A large portion of healthcare spending goes to treating chronic disease ineffectively.
CrossFit proposes a non-medical approach to health, focusing on prevention through fitness and nutrition.

The Importance of Exercise in Health

Advocates for a universal approach to fitness and nutrition, emphasizing that exercise and a healthy lifestyle are fundamental to preventing chronic disease.
Highlights the importance of promoting healthy lifestyles and discouraging the medicalization of exercise.
Emphasizes the growing movement to bring exercise under the purview of medical care, which could potentially limit access to effective fitness programs.
Acknowledges that CrossFit gyms are thriving, not just because of their impact on chronic disease, but because they provide positive and transformative experiences for their members.
CrossFit provides a solution that people may not even know they need or want.

The Zone Diet

Offers a structured dietary approach with pre-determined meal plans, prioritizing protein, carbohydrates, and fats in specific ratios.
Emphasizes the importance of balancing meal portions with equivalent blocks of protein, carbohydrates, and fats.
Provides a flexible and adaptable diet system accommodating various dietary preferences, including Paleo or vegan, organic or kosher, fast food or fine dining.
Adjusting fat intake can be used to optimize leanness and athletic performance.

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The Fitness, Luck and Health section of the CF-L1 guide