Six Numbers to Know
There are six essential nutrients that people need to consume through dietary sources to maintain optimal health.
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Six numbers to pay attention to:
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BMI (Body Mass Index): is a measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to adult men and women.
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A1C/Glucose Level: hemoglobin A1C blood test reflects a person’s average blood sugar levels.
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Blood Pressure: is the force your circulating blood exerts against the walls of your blood vessels.
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Cholesterol: blood test called a lipid which includes:
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LDL: (low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, also called "lousey" cholesterol)
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HDL: (high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, also called "healthy" cholesterol)
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Triglycerides: fats carried in the blood from the food we eat.
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Resting Heart Rate: When you are at rest, your heart is pumping the lowest amount of blood to supply the oxygen your body's needs. For adults 60-100 beats per minute.
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Blood oxygen level: amount of oxygen you have circulating in your blood.
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Stay within normal range
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Ask Yourself:
1. What are your health numbers?
2. How often do you check them?
3. How will this impact you?
