This document provides information about various health screening tests including BMI, blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar. It defines what each test measures, normal ranges, risk factors, and screening recommendations. BMI is used to screen for obesity risk and provides classifications like underweight, normal weight, overweight and obese. Blood pressure screening checks for hypertension risk with categories like normal, prehypertensive, and hypertensive. Cholesterol and blood sugar tests are important for diagnosing conditions like diabetes and recommendations are provided on screening frequencies.

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Regular health exams and tests can help find problems before they start.
 BMI is an estimate of body fat based on height &
weight that applies to adult men & women
 The higher your BMI the higher your risk for medical
conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and certain
forms of cancer. In fact, obesity contributes to at least
half the chronic diseases in western society.
 BMI classifications:
o Underweight = < 18.5
o Normal Weight = 18.5 to 24.9
o Overweight = 25 to 29.9
o Obese = ≥ 30
Blood pressure is important because high BP
(“hypertension”) increases your risk of health problems in
the future by placing extra strain on your arteries, including
the heart. Over time, this strain can cause the arteries to
become to become thicker, narrow, and less flexible, or
weaker.
If your arteries become thicker and less flexible, they begin
to narrow, making them more likely to clog up. If an artery
is completely blocked up (known as a clot), this leads to a
heart attack, a stroke, kidney disease or dementia.
More rarely, if an artery is weakened, the extra strain may
eventually lead to the artery bursting. This may also cause
a heart attack or stroke.
 Normal Range: <120/80
 Prehypertension: 120/80 to 139/89
 Hypertension: ≥140/90
cholesterol is a soft, waxy fat that your body needs to
function properly. Cholesterol testing is especially
important if you:
 have a family history of high cholesterol or heart
disease
 are overweight or obese
 drink alcohol frequently
 smoke cigarettes
 lead an inactive lifestyle
 have diabetes, kidney disease, polycystic ovary
syndrome, or an underactive thyroid gland
what age to get screened & how often?
 The National Cholesterol Education Program
recommends adults age 20 years or older have a
cholesterol test every five years.
 If you’ve been diagnosed with diabetes, heart disease,
stroke, or high blood pressure, or if you’re taking
medication to control your cholesterol levels, you
should check your cholesterol every year.
what do the test results mean?
Cholesterol levels are measured in milligrams (mg) of
cholesterol per deciliter (dL) of blood.
Ideal results for most adults are:
 LDL: 70 to 130 mg/dL (the lower the number, the
better)
 HDL: more than 40 to 60 mg/dL (the higher the
number, the better)
 total cholesterol: less than 200 mg/dL (the lower the
number, the better)
Glucose is one of the body’s main sources of energy. Food containing carbohydrates, such as grains and fruits, is
converted into glucose and raises blood sugar levels in the body. A blood sugar test measures the amount of glucose in
the blood. It can be useful in diagnosing diabetes. It can also help people with diabetes manage their condition.
 Normal levels:
o 100-140 fmg/dL at bedtime.
o 80-120 mg/dL before meals or when waking up