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1. Please choose the appropriate response regarding your smoking status: I have never smoked. I quit smoking more than 10 years ago. I quit smoking less than 10 years ago. I smoke less than 10 cigarettes per day. I smoke more than 10 cigarettes per day.
2. I have had a grandparent, parent, brother, or sister suffer from a heart attack or die suddenly before age 55: Yes No
If yes, please explain who it was, what the event was, and what age they were:
3. My physician is currently prescribing medication or some form of treatment for high blood pressure or a heart condition: Yes No
4. My physician has informed me that I have a high blood cholesterol level: Yes No
5. I feel pain in my chest when I perform physical work or participate in a physical activity: Yes No
6. A physician has diagnosed me with Diabetes: Yes No
Physical Activity Participation
7. In a typical week (7 days), I am sufficiently physically active to increase my heart rate and cause perspiration: (If Aerobic: Heart rate greater than 70 % of maximum (220-age) for at least 20 minutes; If Muscular: Working major muscle groups of body at least 1-2 sets of 12-15 reps.) More than 3 times per week 1-3 times per week Less than 1 time per week
8. When I participate in physical activity, I would describe the intensity of my effort as: (If Aerobic: Heart rate greater than __ % of maximum; If Muscular: Resistance Training using a resistance which makes you fatigue around ____ reps, and/or rest intervals between sets ____ seconds.) Intense (A = 80, M = 8-10, 45-60) Moderate (A = 75, M = 10-15, 60-75) Light (A = 70, M = 15-20, 75-90)
Note: Aerobic: biking, jogging, hiking, swimming etc. Muscular: Weights, Universal, Nautilus, Bowflex. If you do not do any of these, then use a personal rating for how intense you perform physical activity.
9. Generally, I consider my present physical fitness to be: very good good average poor very poor
10. Considering my knowledge and understanding of my body's physical activity needs as I age: I am very knowledgeable. I have a basic understanding. I understand somewhat and require groups or classes to meet my needs. I have very little knowledge of my body's requirements and do not consider myself capable of planning my activity safely or effectively.
Dietary Considerations and Eating Habits
11. I know or feel that I am within ___lbs. of my healthy weight. not within 20 lbs. (8 kg) 20 lbs. (8 kg) 15 lbs. (6 kg) 10 lbs. (4 kg) 5 lbs. (2 kg)
12. I eat red meat: never 1-2 times per week 3-4 times per week every day more than once/day
13. I eat convenience/fast foods and/or snack foods (chips, chocolate bars, muffins, donuts, etc.): never 1-2 times per week 3-4 times per week every day more than once/day
14. Consider the recommended daily servings of the four food groups as defined by Canada's Food Guide: > Grain Products - 5-12 servings > Fruits and vegetables - 5-10 servings > Meat and alternatives - 2-3 servings > Milk and milk products - 2-4 servings
I generally eat: less than the recommended servings of one or more of the 4 food groups. the recommended servings of all 4 food groups. An unbalanced diet; more than the recommended servings of one or more food groups and less than the recommended servings of others.
15. I eat a balanced breakfast before starting my day: never 1-2 times per week 3-4 times per week 5-6 times per week daily
16. I consume ___ alcoholic drinks/week (1 drink is 12 oz beer, 3-4 oz wine, or 1 oz liquor): 0 (none) less than 7 7-9 10-14 more than 14
17. I add a fat-rich garnishing to my meals (butter/margarine, mayonnaise, sour cream, salad dressing): never rarely occasionally often regularly
18. I drink ___ cups of water/day. 0-2 3-5 6-8 more than 8
19. I drink ___ cups of coffee, tea or other caffeine-containing beverage each day. 0 1-2 3-4 more than 4
Lifestyle
20. I am able to talk to someone about matters that are important to me: never seldom some of the time fairly often almost always
21. I think positively and consider myself optimistic: never seldom some of the time fairly often almost always
22. I feel anxious or uptight: never rarely some of the time often on a regular basis
23. I feel sad or depressed: never rarely some of the time often on a regular basis
24. I get sufficient sleep to feel rested: never 1-2 times per week 3-4 times per week 5-6 times per week daily
25. I enjoy relaxation time: never rarely some of the time often on a regular basis