Mens Health #2

What is sucrose made of?

glucose + fructose

Are unsaturated fats good or bad?

they are good for you...saturated fats however, can lead to blockages

How many calories are in 1g of protein

4Cal

How many calories are in 1g of carbohydrate

4Cal

How many calories are in 1g of Fat

9Cal

How many calories are in 1g of alcohol

7Cal

BMI formula

weight (kg) / height (m^2)

how many pounds are in 1kg

2.2 lbs

how many inches are in 1 meter

39.37 inches

how many inches are in 1 foot?

12 inches

What is BMR

basic metabolic energy required to support the basic process of life: circulation, respiration, temperature maintenance

BMR formula

66 + (6.23 x weight) + (12.7 x height) - (6.8 x age)

5 markers for Metabolic Syndrome

1. Waist size

2. High Triglycerides

3. Low HDL

4. Hypertension

5. Blood Glucose Numbers

What is considered a bad waist size?

America: Over 40

World: Over 35

What are considered bad triglycerides levels

Over 150mg/dL

What are considered bad HDL levels

Men - below 40mg/dL

Women - below 50mg/dL

What are considered bad hypertension levels

135/85 means hypertension

• A normal BP is 120/80, so you dont wanna go over this

• 3 consecutive readings above ^ means hypertension

What are good blood glucose levels

Under 100 (fasting)

100-125 means pre-diabetic

What is considered a bad A1C

over 5.7

How many markers does one need to have to signal metabolic syndrome

3 markers at the same time