Chapter 4 Flashcards
____ is used to assess weight relative to height and is calculated by dividing body weight in kg by height in meters squared
BMI
A BMI of ____ kg correlates with obesity related health problems
25.0
What is the equation of BMI
(pounds divided by inches squared) multiplied by 704.5
On exams, take calculated BMI to the nearest (whole number/tenth/hundredth)
tenth
What is the BMI of an individual who weighs 220 lbs and is 5’6
35.6
What is the BMI of an individual who weighs 115 pounds and is 6’2
14.8
Look at table 4.1
Don’t be lazy, do it
What is android obesity
abdominal fat
What is gynecoid obesity
hip and thigh fat
(android/gynecoid) fat increases the risk of hypertension, metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, dyslipidemia, CVD, and premature death
android
What is the name of the circumference of the waist divided by the circumference of the hips
waist to hip ratio
The waist to hip ratio is used to assess body fat distribution with individuals with (more/less) detrimental amounts of abdominal fats
more
AS wait to hip ratio increases, health risks (increase/decrease)
increase
What is the measurement of WHR of young men and women that have a very high risk of health conditions
Young men: greater than 0.95
Young women: greater than 0.86
What is the measurement of WHR of older men and women that have a very high risk of health conditions
Men: greater than 1.03
Women: greater than 0.90
(abdominal/hip) obesity is the primary issue of health risks
abdominal
Look at table 4.2
Don’t be lazy, do it
What are the four modes of testing
Field tests
Cycle ergometer tests
Treadmill tests
Step tests
Which field test is the most common and can be used on deconditioned individuals
6 minute walk test
What is the most common treadmill exercise test and in what setting is it usually used in
The Bruce Treadmill is usually used in cardiac stress test centers
True or False:
The Bruce treadmill is okay to use for low functional capacity patients
False
When compared to a treadmill test, bike tests can have a 5-20% (higher/lower) exercise capacity
lower
What should the heart rate be for men and women after the Queens College Step Test
Men: 96
Women: 88
During exercise, HR should increase ___ beats per 1 MET
10
Post exercise, heart rate should return close to baseline after __-__ minutes
5-6
