HSS 1101 Study Guide - Hypertrophy, Coronary Artery Disease, Not Otherwise Specified
11 Jul 2014
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Over weight and: overweight: a weight greater than expected for a specific height, obesity: excessive accumulation of body fat such that the individual is at increased risk for developing health problems, a person can be over weight but not obese, physical health risks associated with obesity or an excessive accumulation of fat include, but should not be limited to, an increased chance of developing atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease, hypertension ect, excessive fat contributes to poor body image and reduced self esteem. Bmi: bmi: a technique of weight assessment based on the relationship of weight to height, bmi range of 18. 5 to 24. 9 is considered healthy weight, bmi above 25 are considered as overweight, greater then 30 is considered obese, bmi between 30 34. 9 refers to obese class 1, and greater then 40 is class 3, there are different levels between men and girls because of genetics, and related.
