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Today, more than ever, people are focusing on finding the path to a healthy lifestyle that is right for their individual needs. The following interactive health tools, including a Test Your Knowledge series and a Calculator series, can help you find the information you need. These educational and fun quizzes and tools will help you learn more about medical conditions and diseases and to plan for your healthy lifestyle. Be sure to consult with your physician about your healthcare concerns, as these interactive tools are not meant to substitute or replace the professional medical advice you receive from your physician.
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Determining how mush you should weigh is not a simple matter of looking at an insurance height-weight chart, but includes considering the amount of bone, muscle, and fat in your body's composition. The amount of fat is the critical measurement.
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Sixty-six percent of US adults are overweight. Thirty-two percent of US adults are also obese. And, about 17 percent of US children are seriously overweight. Take this true/false quiz with eight questions to see how much you know about obesity. After each question, you will find out if your answer is correct or incorrect, and information about health risks and healthy choices will be provided.
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Waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) is the ratio of your waist circumference to your hip circumference (calculated by dividing the waist circumference by the hip circumference). WHR is a measurement tool that looks at the proportion of fat stored on your waist, and hips and buttocks. Weight concentrated around the middle is often referred to as an “apple” shape; whereas, weight concentrated around your hips is referred to as a “pear” shape.
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Your target heart rate is a useful way of pacing yourself during exercise, and to get the most benefits from cardiovascular activity.
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Take this true/false quiz with eight questions to see how much you know about leading a healthy lifestyle. After each question, you will find out if your answer is correct or incorrect. Information regarding ways to encourage development of healthy eating habits and physical activity will be provided. |
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INTEGRIS Pacer Fitness Center 5520 N. Independence Oklahoma City, OK 73112
(405) 949-3891 |
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