The OptiHealth Pledge

Supply the missing word for each of the following 6 quotes.

3. "Let thy ________ be thy medicine, and thy medicine be thy ________." *

4. "__________ is man’s best medicine." *

5. "___________ is not the main thing in influencing others. It is the only thing." *

6. "Nothing so conclusively proves a man's ability to lead others as what he ______ day to day to lead himself." *

7. In the U.S. in 2015, what percent of physicians smoked? *

8. Currently, what percent of male physicians in the U.S. is overweight or obese? *

9. Which of the following are considered natural remedies? (Mark all that apply.) *

10. Our society is increasingly burdened by chronic diseases, most of which can be prevented or minimized through a healthy lifestyle. *

True False

11. One of the roles of health professionals, as well as all caregivers within a society of rampant unhealthy behaviors, is to help restore, maintain, and enhance the health and well being of others by offering hope, guidance, and support. *

True False

12. Your lifestyle reflects your values and priorities, establishes your credibility, and affects the quality and effectiveness of the care and advice that you provide. *

True False

13. The position and role of a health professional calls them to live a healthy lifestyle that is consistent with the health care and recommendations that they give. *

True False

14. In order to have optimal health, you must live an optimal lifestyle. *

True False

15. Therapeutic Lifestyle Change takes time and effort. *

True False

16. Should health professionals refer their patients to free and low-cost, community-based Lifestyle Medicine support services as part of their treatment plans? *

17. Should every health professional take the OptiHealth Pledge? Why, or why not? *