NASM CPT Textbook Notes Ch 1 Exam
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Muscle Imbalances Alteration of muscle length surrounding a
joint.
ADL Activities of Daily Living
Obesity The condition of being considerably
overweight,
and refers to a person with a body mass
index of
30 or greater, or who is at least 30 pounds
over the
recommended weight for their height.
Overweight Refers to a person with a body mass index
of 25-
29.9, or who is in between 25 and 30 lbs
over the
recommended weight for their height.
A desirable BMI for adults 20 18.5, 24.9
years
and older is between _____ and
_____.
, Blood Lipids Also known as cholesterol and
triglycerides, blood
lipids are carried in the blood stream by
protein
molecules known as high-density
lipoproteins
(HDL) and low-density lipoproteins (LDL).
What is a healthy total cholesterol Less than 200mg/dL
level?
Diabetes mellitus Chronic metabolic disorder caused by
insulin
deficiency, which impairs carbohydrate
usage and
enhances usage of fats and proteins.
Type 1 Diabetes Juvenile Diabetes
Type 1 Diabetes (Juvenile The result of the pancreas not producing
Diabetes) insulin.
Type 2 Diabetes Associated with obesity, particularly
abdominal
obesity, and accounts for 90-95% of all
diabetes.
Anterior Cruciate Ligament ACL
Questions and Answers with Verified
Solutions | Latest Updated 2026
Muscle Imbalances Alteration of muscle length surrounding a
joint.
ADL Activities of Daily Living
Obesity The condition of being considerably
overweight,
and refers to a person with a body mass
index of
30 or greater, or who is at least 30 pounds
over the
recommended weight for their height.
Overweight Refers to a person with a body mass index
of 25-
29.9, or who is in between 25 and 30 lbs
over the
recommended weight for their height.
A desirable BMI for adults 20 18.5, 24.9
years
and older is between _____ and
_____.
, Blood Lipids Also known as cholesterol and
triglycerides, blood
lipids are carried in the blood stream by
protein
molecules known as high-density
lipoproteins
(HDL) and low-density lipoproteins (LDL).
What is a healthy total cholesterol Less than 200mg/dL
level?
Diabetes mellitus Chronic metabolic disorder caused by
insulin
deficiency, which impairs carbohydrate
usage and
enhances usage of fats and proteins.
Type 1 Diabetes Juvenile Diabetes
Type 1 Diabetes (Juvenile The result of the pancreas not producing
Diabetes) insulin.
Type 2 Diabetes Associated with obesity, particularly
abdominal
obesity, and accounts for 90-95% of all
diabetes.
Anterior Cruciate Ligament ACL
