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NUMBERS
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GOAL
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TOTAL CHOLESTEROL
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Less than 200 mg/dl
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LDL (“BAD”) CHOLESTEROL
(There are different goals for each level of risk for heart disease)
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People who are at low risk for heart disease: Less than 160 mg/dl
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People at intermediate risk for heart disease: Less than 130 mg/dl
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People at high risk for heart disease including those who have heart disease or diabetes: Less than 100 mg/dl
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People at very high risk for heart disease: Less than 70 mg/dl
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HDL (“GOOD”) CHOLESTEROL
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Women: 50 mg/dl or higher
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Men: 40 mg/dl or higher
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TRIGLYCERIDES
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Less than 150 mg/dl
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BLOOD PRESSURE
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Less than 120/80 mmHg
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FASTING GLUCOSE
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Less than 100 mg/dl
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BODY MASS INDEX (BMI)
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Less than 25 kg/m2
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WAIST CIRCUMFERENCE
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Women: 35 inches or less
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Men: 40 inches or less
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PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
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At least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity at least 5 days per week for a total of 150
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OR – At least 25 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity at least 3 days per week for a total of 75; or a combination of the two
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AND – Moderate- to high-intensity muscle-strengthening activity at least 2 or more days per week for additional health benefits
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