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Click to jump back to the Trivia machine DIY Health Plan: Introduction Armed with a little knowledge that is anything but trivial, YOU can design your own “Health Plan” to: Decrease your risk of developing a costly chronic disease. Increase your chance for a long, comfortable, healthy life. Save money, which is especially important in uncertain economic times. Decrease your risk of developing a costly chronic disease. Increase your chance for a long, comfortable, healthy life. Save money, which is especially important in uncertain economic times.

Click to jump back to the Trivia machine DIY Health Plan: Introduction Select a category from the DIY trivia machine on the next screen. Check your health IQ and gain new knowledge to help you lower your medical expenses To jump back to the main questions page in each category, simply click the category screen button at the bottom left of every page You can navigate back to the trivia machine to change categories at any time by clicking the home button at the bottom left of each page

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Click to jump back to the Trivia machine Dollars and Sense categories: U.S. healthcare spending You can save more than $6000 per year by… You can save more than $6000 per year by… Do prescription drug expenses increase as we age? Do prescription drug expenses increase as we age? How much does the U.S. spend on healthcare per year? Businesses can save $800 per employee yearly by… Businesses can save $800 per employee yearly by… If 10% of us began a regular walking program, how much would be saved yearly in terms of healthcare dollars? If 10% of us began a regular walking program, how much would be saved yearly in terms of healthcare dollars? Treatment for chronic diseases accounts for what % of spending? Treatment for chronic diseases accounts for what % of spending? How much does diabetes cost in the US in “indirect” expenses like disability, annually? How much does diabetes cost in the US in “indirect” expenses like disability, annually? How much more per year do drugs cost for obese Medicare patients? How much more per year do drugs cost for obese Medicare patients? How much does the US spend on these diseases? How much does the US spend on these diseases? How much does heart disease and stroke cost the US in “indirect” expenses, like disability, annually? How much does heart disease and stroke cost the US in “indirect” expenses, like disability, annually? How much is spent on prescription drugs for these diseases? How much is spent on prescription drugs for these diseases? YOU can cut your healthcare expenses by almost $2000 per year by… YOU can cut your healthcare expenses by almost $2000 per year by… Who spends more on prescription medications? Who spends more on prescription medications? Planning Tips

Click to jump back to the Trivia machine $ Question 1: How much does the U.S. spend on healthcare per year? $10 Million $500 Million $850 Million More than $1 Trillion A A B B C C D D

Click to jump back to the Trivia machine $ Answer 1 D. More than $1 Trillion is spent on healthcare each year. In 2007, the total was $1.13 Trillion. Take matters into your own hands! It is time to make your own health plan! Back to “$” categories Next Question

Click to jump back to the Trivia machine $ Question 2: Treatment for chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, stroke, high blood pressure, and diabetes accounts for ____% of our healthcare spending? 25% 50% 65% 75% A A B B C C D D

Click to jump back to the Trivia machine $ Answer 2 D. Answer: Treatment for chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, stroke, high blood pressure, and diabetes accounts for 75% of healthcare expenditures. Back to “$” categories Next Question

Click to jump back to the Trivia machine $ Question 3: How much does the U.S. spend annually on these chronic diseases? Cancer: Almost ___ billion Heart Disease: More than ___ billion Diabetes: More than ___ billion Hypertension: Almost ___ billion Hyperlipidemia: Almost ___ billion

Click to jump back to the Trivia machine $ Answer 3 Cancer: Almost $98 billion Heart Disease: More than $82 billion Diabetes: More than $41 billion Hypertension: Almost $41 billion Hyperlipidemia: Almost $31.5 billion Back to “$” categories Next Question

Click to jump back to the Trivia machine Question 4: YOU can cut your healthcare expenses by almost $2,000/year by… Maintaining a normal body weight Drinking 4 ounces of red wine every night Eating one ounce of dark chocolate daily Running 35 miles per week A A B B C C D D

Click to jump back to the Trivia machine Answer 4 YOU can cut your healthcare expenses by almost $2,000/year by… A. Maintaining a normal body weight Back to “$” categories Next Question

Click to jump back to the Trivia machine Question 5: YOU can save more than $6,000 per year by… NOT developing diabetes Eating out only once per week Walking to work Drinking 8 ounces of water daily A A B B C C D D

Click to jump back to the Trivia machine Answer 5 YOU can save more than $6,000 per year by… A. NOT developing diabetes Back to “$” categories Next Question

Click to jump back to the Trivia machine Question 6: Businesses can save $800 per employee yearly by… Offering discounts for local health clubs and gyms Providing incentives for employees to lose weight Improving the nutritional value of foods sold in the workplace Encouraging physical activity throughout the work day A A B B C C D D

Click to jump back to the Trivia machine Answer 6 A,B, C, D: Businesses can save $800 per employee yearly by doing all of those things and more to help fight obesity. They lose an average of $800/year in missed work days for every worker that is obese. Back to “$” categories Next Question

Click to jump back to the Trivia machine Question 7: How much does diabetes cost the U.S. in “indirect” expenses, like disability, annually? A. Less than $100 million B. $500 million C. $25 billion D. $58 billion A A B B C C D D

Click to jump back to the Trivia machine Answer 7 D. In 2007, the U.S. spent $58 billion in diabetes-related “indirect” expenses…costs from disability, work loss, and premature death. Back to “$” categories Next Question

Click to jump back to the Trivia machine Question 8: How much does heart disease and stroke cost the U.S. in “indirect” expenses, like disability, annually? A. Less than $100 million B. $500 million C. $100 billion D. $More than $160 billion A A B B C C D D

Click to jump back to the Trivia machine Answer 8 D. The American Heart Association estimates that the U.S. spends $161.5 billion in heart disease- and stroke-related “indirect” expenses…costs from disability, work loss, and premature death. Back to “$” categories Next Question

Click to jump back to the Trivia machine Question 9: Who spends more on prescription medications? People with diabetes People with heart disease People with cancer People with high blood pressure A A B B C C D D

Click to jump back to the Trivia machine Answer 9 C. People with cancer spend the most on prescription medications, $2,077/year. Heart Disease medications average $554/year Diabetes meds average $1,049/year High blood pressure meds average $422/year High blood cholesterol meds average $663/year Stroke-related meds average $722/year

Click to jump back to the Trivia machine Question 10: Do prescription drug expenses increase as we age? Yes or no?

Click to jump back to the Trivia machine Answer 10 Yes! Those dollar amounts for prescription drug expenses rise considerably as we age. Medicare recipients spend an average of more than $2,000/year on medications for chronic diseases. Back to “$” categories Click to see extended answer

Click to jump back to the Trivia machine Extended Answer For Medicare recipients 65 years and older: Heart disease meds are $2,480/year Diabetes meds are $2,768/year High blood pressure meds are $2,263/year Cancer meds are $2,292/year Stroke-related medications are $2,592/year Back to “$” categories Next Question

Click to jump back to the Trivia machine Question 11: If 10% of us began a regular walking program, how much would be saved yearly in terms of healthcare dollars? more than $5 billion $3-$5 billion $3-$5 million less than $5 million A A B B C C D D

Click to jump back to the Trivia machine Answer 11 A. $5.6 BILLION in health costs could be saved if just 10% of us began a regular walking program! Back to “$” categories Next Question

Click to jump back to the Trivia machine Question 12: Prescription drug costs account for one-fifth of our country’s healthcare spending. It’s been shown that Medicare prescription drug payments are more for people who are obese. How much more per year? $250 $500 $600 $1,000 A A B B C C D D

Click to jump back to the Trivia machine Answer 12 C. Medicare prescription drug payments are $600 more per year for people who are obese. Back to “$” categories Next Question

Click to jump back to the Trivia machine More Questions How much is spent annually on prescription drugs to treat… High blood pressure? Diabetes? Heart disease? Hyperlipidemia? A A B B C C D D

Click to jump back to the Trivia machine Answers Annual prescription drug costs for the U.S.... High blood pressure: More than $20 billion Diabetes: More than $19 billion Heart disease: More than $8 billion Hyperlipidemia: More than $22 billion Back to “$” categories Check our planning tips

Click to jump back to the Trivia machine Planning Tips It’s common sense (or “cents”) …do what you can to prevent costly chronic diseases and save your money! The good news is that many chronic diseases can be prevented by proper diet and lifestyle changes. Back to “$” categories NEXT: Movement

Click to jump back to the Trivia machine Movement & exercise categories: Diabetes & exercise Movement statistics

Click to jump back to the Trivia machine Movement Question 1: You have been diagnosed with pre-diabetes, but your registered dietitian says that you can decrease your risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes by 58% by doing which of these things? Lose at least 7% of your body weight. Jog 5 miles a day. Be physically active for 2.5 hours/week. A&C A A B B C C D D

Click to jump back to the Trivia machine Answer D. If you have been diagnosed with pre- diabetes, you can reduce your chances of developing Type 2 Diabetes (AND save big on health expenses) over the next three years by losing weight and exercising! Back to Movement categories Next Question

Click to jump back to the Trivia machine Question 2 Physical activity is key in staying healthy and preventing chronic disease, but how many of us “move” enough to get the health benefits of regular exercise? 75% of adults 60% of adults Less than 50% of adults A A B B C C

Click to jump back to the Trivia machine Answer C: Less than half of adults in the U.S. “move” enough to get the proven health benefits of regular exercise Back to Movement categoriesto Back to Movement categoriesto Next: Food categories

Click to jump back to the Trivia machine Food and health categories: Nutrition & medical costs Nutrition & medical costs Diet and diabetes Nutrition and Cancer

Click to jump back to the Trivia machine Question 1: How much of the medical costs for chronic diseases is attributed to poor nutrition? Take A Guess

Click to jump back to the Trivia machine Answer 1 The American Heart Association estimates that each year, more than $33 billion in medical costs (and $9 billion in lost productivity) resulting from heart disease, cancer, stroke, and diabetes are attributed to poor diet. Back to Food categories Next Question

Click to jump back to the Trivia machine Question 2: According to the American Diabetes Association, how many cases of Type 2 Diabetes can be prevented by adopting a healthy diet and increasing physical activity? 10% 25% 50% A A B B C C

Click to jump back to the Trivia machine Answer 2 C. According to the American Diabetes Association, UP TO 50% of Type 2 Diabetes cases can be prevented by adopting a healthy diet and increasing physical activity! Back to Food categories Next Question

Click to jump back to the Trivia machine Question 3: According to the American Cancer Society, how many cancer cases could be prevented by proper diet and nutrition? 5% 10% 30% 50% A A B B C C D D

Click to jump back to the Trivia machine Answer C. According to the American Cancer Society, 30% of cancer cases could be prevented by proper diet and nutrition. Back to Food categories Next: Obesity Category

Click to jump back to the Trivia machine Obesity categories: Weight loss & medical costs Weight loss & medical costs Diseases associated with Obesity Diseases associated with Obesity Obesity and chronic health statistics Obesity and chronic health statistics Obesity Costs

Click to jump back to the Trivia machine Question 1: If you are obese, how much weight do you need to lose in order to make a dent in your medical costs? Enough to get down to your “Ideal Body Weight” At least 50 pounds None of the above A A B B C C

Click to jump back to the Trivia machine Answer 1 C. None of the above. Actually, a sustained 10% weight loss will reduce an overweight person’s lifetime medical costs by $2,200-$5,300. Back to Obesity categories Next Question

Click to jump back to the Trivia machine Question 2: What chronic diseases are associated with obesity?

Click to jump back to the Trivia machine Answer 2 Heart Disease and Stroke, Hypertension, Type 2 Diabetes, and some types of Cancer are associated with obesity. Back to Obesity categories Next Question

Click to jump back to the Trivia machine Question 3: How many obese adults suffer from at least one chronic health condition?

Click to jump back to the Trivia machine Answer 3 Almost 60% of obese adults suffer from at least one chronic health condition. Back to Obesity categories Next Question

Click to jump back to the Trivia machine Question 4: Besides chronic disease, what other costs are associated with obesity? More physician office visits Lost work days Restricted activity Care provided by non-paid care givers Care for undiagnosed conditions Social costs and cost of pain and suffering All of the above A A B B C C D D E E F F G G

Click to jump back to the Trivia machine Answer 4 All of the above! Obesity is a cost that affects everyone in some way! Back to Obesity categories CONGRATULATIONS – Finished!

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