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Obesity - ANSWERSa person with a BMI of 30 or greater, or a person who is at least 30 pounds over the recommended weight for their height. Overweight - ANSWERSa person with a BMI of 25-29.9 &/or a person who is 25-30 lbs over the recommended weight for their heigth. Name some health risks that excessive weight is associated with - ANSWERS-cardiovascular disease -osteoarthritis -type 2 diabetes -high cholesterol -some types of cancer -pregnancy complications -shortened life expectancy -decreased quality of life Blood lipids - ANSWERSaka cholesterol and triglycerides, carried in bloodstream by protein molecules known as high-density lipoproteins (HDL) and low-density lipoproteins (LDL). a healthy total cholesterol level is less than ________ -a borderline high level is___________ -a high cholesterol level is _____________ - ANSWERShealthy is less than 200mg/dL borderline high is 200-239mg/dL a high level is more than 240mg/dL the term deconditioned refers to a lost physical fitness but may also include.. - ANSWERSmuscle imbalances, decreased flexibility, and a lack of core and joint stability OPT model - ANSWERSphase 1: stabilization phase 2: strength phase 3: power what are some consequences of inefficient stabilization? - ANSWERSinefficient stabilization can negatively affect they way force is produced in the muscles, increase stress at the joints, overload the soft tissues and eventually cause injury prime mover - ANSWERSthe muscles that act as the initial power source of motive power