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| Exercise that places moderate stress on the heart by maintaining a pulse rate between 60% and 90% of the persons's maximum heart rate. |
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| A ration of body weight and height that is related to total body fat. |
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| High Density Lipoproteins (HDLs) |
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| Help keep arteries clear and help break down LDLs. |
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| Low Density Lipoproteins (LDLs) |
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| Cause fatty deposits to accumulate in arteries, impending blood flow. |
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| How much energy the body needs. |
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| Any intervention that prevents a disease or condition from occurring. |
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| A person's well-being and life satisfaction. |
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| Efforts specifically aimed at improving the functional capacities of people who have chronic conditions. |
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| Instituted early after a condition has begun (but many haven not been diagnosed) and before significant impairments have occurred. |
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| Involves efforts to avoid the development of complications or secondary chronic conditions, manage the pain associated with the primary chronic condition, and sustain life through medical intervention. |
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