Which of the following is needed to compute one's body mass index (BMI)?
A. waist circumference
B. age
C. gender
D. height
E. hip circumference
D. height
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The minimal amount of body fat needed for normal physiological functions is known as _____.
A. visceral fat B. essential fat C. trans fat D. storage fat E. lean fat
After reviewing the medical records of a 35-year-old female client, the nurse concludes that the client has metabolic syndrome. Which findings helped the nurse to reach this conclusion?
1. Triglyceride level of 140 mg/dL, waist circumference of 32 inches, and fasting blood glucose level 80 mg/dL 2. High-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol of 40 mg/dL, blood pressure of 138/90 mm Hg, and fasting blood glucose level of 130 mg/dL 3. Fasting blood glucose of 90 mg/dL, triglyceride level of 120 mg/dL, and waist circumference of 30 inches. 4. Blood pressure of 120/80 mm Hg, waist circumference of 34 inches, and triglyceride level of 130 mg/dL
Moving from the midline toward either side of the body is moving in a/an ________ direction
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The goal of health science is behavior change as preventative medicine to delay or avoid the onset of disease or disability.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.