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11 Cards in this Set
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Aerobic Exercise |
Exercise that places moderate stress on the heart by maintaining a pulse rate between 60% and 90% of the person's maximum heart rate. |
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Body Mass Index (BMI) |
A ratio of body weight and height that is related to total body fat. |
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Dependency Ratio |
The ratio of the number of people under age 15 and over age 64 in a country to the number of people between 15 and 64. |
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High-Density Lipoprotein (HDLs) |
Help keep arteries clear and break down LDLs. |
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Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDLs) |
Cause fatty deposits to accumulate in arteries, impeding blood flow. |
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Metabolism |
How much energy the body needs. |
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Primary Prevention |
Any intervention that prevents a disease or condition from occurring. |
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Quality of Life |
A person's well-being and life satisfaction. |
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Quaternary Prevention |
Efforts specifically aimed at improving the functional capacities of people who have chronic conditions. |
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Secondary Prevention |
Instituted early after a condition has begun (but may not yet have been diagnosed) and before significant impairments have occurred. |
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Tertiary Prevention |
Involves efforts to avoid the development of complications or secondary chronic conditions, manage the pain associated with the primary chronic condition, and sustain life through medical intervention. |
