Comprehensive Study Guide: Calculations & Equations in Health Sciences

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BMI Formula (Metric)

Weight (kg) / [Height (m)]²

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BMI Formula (English)

[Weight (lbs) / Height (in)²] x 703

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BMI Underweight Range

< 18.5

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BMI Healthy Weight Range

18.5 - 24.9

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BMI Overweight Range

25.0 - 29.9

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BMI Obesity (Class I & II)

30.0 - 39.9

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BMI Severe Obesity (Class III)

≥ 40.0

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Pounds to Kilograms Conversion

Body weight in lb / 2.2

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Inches to Centimeters Conversion

Inches x 2.54

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Meters to Centimeters Conversion

Meters x 100

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Standard Max HR Formula

220 - Age

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Gellish Max HR Formula

207 - (0.7 x Age)

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Heart Rate Reserve (HRR) Formula

Max HR - Resting HR

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Target Heart Rate (Karvonen) Formula

[(Max HR − Resting HR) × % Intensity] + Resting HR

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VO2 to METs Conversion

1 MET = 3.5 mL·kg⁻¹·min⁻¹

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METs to kcal/min Formula

[METs x 3.5 x Body Weight (kg)] / 200

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Calculating kcal from Absolute VO2

Absolute VO2 (L/min) x 5 kcal

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Target Heart Rate Range (Moderate)

40% - 59% of HRR

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Target Heart Rate Range (Vigorous)

60% - 89% of HRR

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Normal Blood Pressure

< 120 Systolic AND < 80 Diastolic

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Elevated Blood Pressure

120-129 Systolic AND < 80 Diastolic

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Stage 1 Hypertension

130-139 Systolic OR 80-89 Diastolic

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Stage 2 Hypertension

≥ 140 Systolic OR ≥ 90 Diastolic

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Hypertensive Crisis

≥ 180 Systolic and/or ≥ 120 Diastolic

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Normal Triglycerides

< 150 mg/dL

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High Triglycerides

200-499 mg/dL

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LDL Cholesterol (Optimal)

< 100 mg/dL

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HDL Cholesterol (Low/Risk Factor)

< 40 mg/dL

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Calories per gram of Protein

4 kcal

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Calories per gram of Carbohydrate

4 kcal

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Calories per gram of Fat

9 kcal

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Calories per gram of Alcohol

7 kcal

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Calories in 1 lb of Fat

Approximately 3,500 kcal

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Daily Caloric Deficit for 1lb Loss/Week

500 kcal per day

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RDA for Protein (Sedentary)

0.8 g/kg of body weight

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AMDR for Fat

20% - 35% of total daily calories

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AMDR for Carbohydrates

45% - 65% of total daily calories

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AMDR for Protein

10% - 35% of total daily calories

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Saturated Fat Limit

< 10% of total daily calories

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Training Volume Formula

Sets x Reps x Weight

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Mechanical Work Formula

Force x Distance

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Power Formula

Work / Time

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Resistance Training (General Fitness)

8-12 reps at 60%-80% 1RM

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Resistance Training (Advanced Strength)

1-6 reps at 80%+ 1RM

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Resistance Training (Older/Deconditioned)

10-15 reps at 40%-50% 1RM

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Hydration (4 hours before exercise)

5-7 mL per kg of body weight