Exam 1 Flashcards
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What is the term for an abnormal amount of lipids in the blood?
Dyslipidemia
Dyslipidemia can include elevated or low levels of various lipids in the bloodstream.
Dyslipidemia is defined by elevated levels of _____
- total cholesterol
- low-density lipoprotein (LDL)
- triglycerides (TG)
These elevated levels can lead to increased risk of cardiovascular diseases.
What is the optimal range for LDL?
Less than 100 mg/dL
Optimal LDL levels are crucial for reducing heart disease risk.
Dyslipidemia is defined by low levels of _____
low levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL)
Low HDL levels are also associated with increased cardiovascular risk.
What is the recommended range for HDL’s in men?
> 40 mg/dL
Higher levels of HDL are generally associated with lower risk of heart disease.
What is the recommended range for HDL’s in women?
> 50 mg/dL
Women typically have higher HDL levels than men, which is protective against heart disease.
__________ is a type of fat (lipid) found in the blood.
Triglycerides
Triglycerides are formed from excess calories and are stored in fat cells.
What is the normal range for triglycerides?
< 150 mg/dL
Elevated triglyceride levels can increase the risk of heart disease.
What is the desirable range for total cholesterol?
< 200 mg/dL
Total cholesterol levels help assess overall lipid health.
What is the normal range for fasting glucose (sugar)?
70-99 mg/dL
Monitoring fasting glucose is important for diabetes management.
What is the purpose of comparing data obtained from measurements?
To facilitate evaluation and interpretation
Measurements need a reference point to determine their significance.
What are the two types of standards used for evaluation and interpretation?
- Norm-referenced standard
- Criterion-referenced standard
These standards help in judging the quality of measurements.
What does a norm-referenced standard involve?
Measurements are compared to the performance of others (i.e., norms)
This helps in making an evaluation based on comparative performance.
What can norms in exercise science be developed for?
- National
- Team
- Position
- Ages
- Injured or uninjured groups
Norms can be tailored to various demographics for accurate evaluation.
If a student is at the 70th percentile for vertical jump, what does this mean?
She performed better than 70% of girls her age
Percentiles indicate relative performance compared to a norm group.
What does a criterion-referenced standard involve?
Measurements are compared to a predetermined standard or criterion
This allows for evaluation based on set benchmarks rather than relative performance.
What is an example of a criterion-referenced standard in fitness?
A 12-year-old girl must perform 7 or more push-ups to reach the Healthy Fitness Zone
This standard is part of the Fitness Gram assessment.
Fill in the blank: Norm-referenced standards use _______ to judge quality.
[performance of others]
Fill in the blank: Criterion-referenced standards compare measurements to a _______.
[predetermined standard]
What is Ankle Edema?
Swelling caused by too much fluid trapped in the body’s tissues.
Edema can indicate underlying health issues.
What are palpitations or tachycardia?
Palpitations: unpleasant awareness of a rapid heartbeat. Tachycardia: irregular cardiac heart rhythm (heart rate >100 bpm).
These can be signs of cardiovascular issues.
What is Intermittent Claudication?
Pain in the lower extremities with inadequate blood supply, brought on by exercise, often described as a cramp that disappears after exercise stops.
This condition can indicate peripheral artery disease.
What is Age as it relates to cardiovascular disease?
A risk factor for CVD.
Older age increases the risk of cardiovascular conditions.
