final Flashcards
Top 3 causes of death
Cardiovascular disease
Cancer
Diabetes
Definition of obesity
BMI > 30
What is cardiovascular disease?
Disease that affects the:
Heart
Blood vessels
Percent of deaths caused by cardiovascular disease
57%
What is the “silent killer”
high blood pressure
Good cholesterol
HDL
Bad Cholesterol
LDL
Healthy Cholesterol level
below 200
Normal blood pressure
Less than:
120 systolic
80 diastolic
Type 1 Diabetes
Pancreas produces little or no insulin
Type 2 Diabetes (most common)
Cells are insulin resistant
Recommended amount of excercise
30 min of moderate 5 days a week
30 minutes of vigorous 3 days a week
BMI underweight
Less than 18.5
BMI normal
18.6 - 24.99
BMI overweight
25 - 29.99
BMI obese
30+
3 Postural distortions
Lower Extremity
Lumbo-Pelvic-Hip
Upper Extremity
Effects of Lower Extremity
Flat feet
knock knees