"Good health and good sense are two of life's greatest blessings" - Publilius Syrus
(and does anyone agree with me - good (geo)sense?)
Why not do a cache dedicated to a healthier world? The cache is not at the listed coordinates. Answer all the questions below, learn a fact or two and embark on this shared journey to be healthier together!
NHS inform (www.nhsinform.scot) is a website that provides accurate medical information. We will be using this website to find answers to the questions below: either navigate by search or by clicking the links below!
DIABETES (https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/diabetes/diabetes)
What causes Diabetes?
1. Diabetes is caused by a lack of a hormone, or a hormone not working properly. What is this hormone called? (Clue A = number of letters)
Pre-diabetes
2. If an individual has pre-diabetes, it _______ the chances of developing diabetes in the future.
Answer 1 if you think it's 'increases' , 2 if you think it's 'decreases' and 3 if you think it 'has no effect on'.
(Clue B = your answer)
STOPPING SMOKING - Reasons to stop > Benefits of stopping smoking
(https://www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/stopping-smoking/reasons-to-stop/benefits-of-stopping)
3. Stopping smoking reduces the risk of getting
a) heart disease
b) stroke
c) vascular disease (disease of blood vessels)
d) respiratory disease (diseases of lungs and airways)
e) cancers
f) all of the above
Answer 1 if you think it's a), 2 if you think it's b) and so on. (Clue C = your answer)
4. At the end of the page, there is mention of an advice and support service for anyone trying to stop smoking in Scotland. What is the programme called (count only first 3 words, Clue D = number of letters)
ALCOHOL - Low risk drinking guidelines
(https://www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/alcohol/low-risk-drinking-guidelines)
5. The recommended intake of alcohol is ___ units a week. (Clue E = your answer)
6. If you drink as much as (Clue E) units a week, it is best to spread it over ___ days or more. (Clue F = your answer)
FOOD AND NUTRITION (https://www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/food-and-nutrition/eating-well/eatwell-guide-how-to-eat-a-healthy-balanced-diet)
Eat well guide - how to eat a healthy balanced diet
7. How many main groups of foods and drinks do we consume? (Clue G = your answer)
Fruits and vegetables (https://www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/food-and-nutrition/eating-well/eatwell-guide-how-to-eat-a-healthy-balanced-diet#fruit-and-vegetables)
8. How many portions of fruits and vegetables should we eat a day? (Clue H = at least ___ portions)
9. A portion of fruits and vegetables is ____ grams. (Clue I = your answer)
HEALTH AND WEIGHT (https://www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/food-and-nutrition/healthy-eating-and-weight-loss/understanding-your-health-and-weight-body-mass-index-bmi)
10. What is the healthy BMI range?
Between 18.5- __ .9 (Clue J = your answer)
HEALTHY LIVING (https://www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living)
11. How many sub headings in this section of healthy living? (Clue K = your answer)
The FINAL COORDINATES to the cache is
N 55° 56. U V W
W 003° 10. X Y Z
Where
U = Clue A - Clue F
V = (Clue J / Clue C) - Clue F
W = (Clue I / 80) + Clue G - Clue F
X = Clue H
Y = Clue D - Clue C - Clue B
Z = Clue J - Clue E - 7
Geochecker below!
Please bring your own pen. Cache location can be quite busy, please use maximum stealth when retrieving cache! The cache is big enough for some small swaps or even a trackable. Please replace as found, cache should not be visible from the front, thank you! Happy hunting!
CONGRATULATIONS TO PEEDIEDUCHESS FOR A QUICK FTF!!!