Test 1 Flashcards
calculating lbs to kg
divide by 2.2
calculating inches to meters
inches * .0254
1 met is calculated as
3.5/ml/kg/min of 02
how to calculate bmi
mass (kg) / height squared (m)
morbidity
condition of suffering from a disease or medical condition
mortality
state of being subject to death
met
metabolic equivalents standardized method for quantifying the absolute intensity of various behaviors and activities.
pa
physical activity any muscular activity that expends energy
scd
sudden cardiac death
primary prevention
interventions to prevent the initial occurence
secondary prevention
interventions after a cardiac event to prevent another
hrpf
health related physcial fitness
how much of the us aduts meet the 30 min of moderate pa recommendations
50%
benefits of regular physical activity and or exercise
improvement of cardiovascular and reparatory function, reduction in cardiovascular disease risk factors, decreased morbidity and mortality,
means of calculating mets
mets= (6 * max hr- min hr)-5
scd
sudden cardiac death
ami
acute myocardial infractino
cvd