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WorksheetsBlue Zones and Longevity Worksheet
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which two regions are featured in Episode 3 (“The End of Blue Zones?”)?
Okinawa and Sardinia
Loma Linda and Sardinia
Ikaria (Greece) and Nicoya (Costa Rica)
Okinawa and Loma Linda
What type of diet is commonly observed in Ikaria and Nicoya?
High-protein, meat-based diet
Fast food and processed diet
Plant-based or mostly plant-based, whole foods diet
High-fat, low-carb ketogenic diet
What lifestyle factor in Ikaria is thought to contribute to reduced heart disease and strong longevity?
Formal exercise routine
Midday naps (siestas)
Daily alcohol indulgence
Strict weightlifting sessions
How do Ikarians typically remain physically active?
By running marathons
Through structured gym workouts
Via natural movement—gardening, walking, manual work
By cycling long distances daily
What role do social connections play in Ikaria’s longevity?
Minimal; people live in isolation
Social bonds are weak due to remote geography
Strong community interaction supports health and reduces dementia
Social life is centered on digital communication
What unique dietary habits help Ikarians maintain cognitive health?
High consumption of fast food
Heavy reliance on dairy
Daily herbal teas and coffee from local herbs
Which staples feature prominently in Nicoya’s traditional diet?
Meat and sugary desserts
Fast food and sodas
“Three sisters”—beans, squash, and corn
Only seafood and rice
What broad factors unify all Blue Zones, including Ikaria and Nicoya?
High stress, urban living, processed foods
Strong social bonds, plant-based diets, natural movement, sense of purpose
Sedentary lifestyle, isolation, meat-heavy diet
Daily alcohol binge, social media use, fast food reliance
Episode 3 carries what question in its title, suggesting concern about modern threats to Blue Zones?
Are Blue Zones Real?
The End of Blue Zones?
Can Blue Zones Survive Expansion?
Blue Zones: Forever?
According to this episode and series themes, how might other communities emulate Blue Zone longevity?
By selling their homes and moving to remote islands
Adopting natural activity, plant-based diet, strong social ties, stress management, meaningful routine
Through expensive supplements and weight-focused diets
By isolating elderly individuals in retirement homes
