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Fitness An exercise stress test measures the heart’s response to physical exertion and can give your doctor an idea of how safe it would be for you to exercise and at what intensity you can exercise with relative safety. If you undergo an exercise test, your doctor will ask you to either pedal a stationary […]
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Fitness Fitness activities that involve steady, rhythmic motions of major muscle groups and burn oxygen for more than a brief spurt are considered aerobic. They force your heart and lungs to work at anywhere from 60 to 85 percent of their capacity. Brisk walking and bicycling are examples of aerobic activities. So is aerobic dance-informally
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Weight Control Calories from everything you drink can really add up. Decide how much of your calories you want to spend on drinks. © American Institute for Preventive Medicine
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Nutrition A blood test called a “lipoprotein profile” checks your blood cholesterol (lipid) levels. Too much LDL-cholesterol, other fatty deposits, and calcium can make plaque. This can clog the walls of the arteries and slow down or block blood flow to the heart or brain. Blocked arteries can cause a heart attack or stroke. Get
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Weight Control It’s all about portion control! * First, learn how much food you need. Get a personalized MyPlate Plan atmyplate.gov/eat-healthy/what-is-myplatethat identifies how many cups, ounces, etc. of different foods you should eat for your daily needs. * Use measuring cups, spoons, etc. * Estimate portions. One cup of cereal is about the size of
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Nutrition 5 Servings, about 1-1/2 cups each Ingredients: 1 cup onions, chopped 1/4 cup green peppers 2 tsp. vegetable oil 1 8 oz. can tomato sauce 1 tsp. parsley, chopped 1/2 tsp. black pepper 1-1/4 tsp. garlic, minced 5 cups cooked rice. (Cook in unsalted water.) 3-1/2 cups chicken breast, cooked (skin and bone removed),
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Nutrition 4 Servings, 1 chicken breast half and 3/4 cup spaghetti mixture each Ingredients: 4 chicken breast halves, skinned, boned (Or 1 pound ground turkey) 1 tsp. oil 4 ounces thin spaghetti, broken into fourths (about 1-1/2 cups dry) 1 small onion, cut in wedges 1 small green pepper, cut in strips 1/8 tsp. instant
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Nutrition 5 Servings, about 3/4 cup each Ingredients: 3-1/4 cup chicken, cooked, cubed, skinless 1/4 cup celery, chopped 1 Tbsp. lemon juice 1/2 tsp. onion powder 3 Tbsp. mayonnaise, low-fat Directions: 1. Bake chicken, cut into cubes, and refrigerate. 2. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients with chilled chicken and mix well. Per Serving:
Weight Control The ratio of weight-to-height is called body mass index (BMI). For adults, BMI is a common tool to classify them as normal (healthy) weight, overweight, or obese. Waist measurement, alone, is another tool. For children and teens, a BMI-for-age and how this compares to other boys or girls their same age is needed.
Fitness Exercise can do wonders to get rid of unwanted pounds and tone up flabby muscles. But it can’t turn a short, stocky person into a tall, willowy reed, or a slightly built person into a brawny bruiser. However, your body type may make you better suited to some activities than to others. Most people
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