ohn is a 42 year old who is 5’8’’ (173 cm) tall and weighs 178 lb (80.9 kg). He does a 20 minute walk in his neighborhood once a week. He works as a construction laborer. He has been smoking a pack of cigarettes per day for over 20 years. His father had a heart attack at age 61. John has no signs or symptoms of cardiopulmonary disease. His blood pressure is 136/82 mmHg on medication. His total cholesterol is 220 mg dl-1. His fasting glucose is 96 mg dl-1. He has come to your facility to learn the best way to get started on an aerobic exercise program. List the CVD risk factors he may have. Does he have any known disease or sign / symptoms of disease? Now, screen John according to the new ACSM recommendations. Does he require medical clearance or is it just recommended? What is he allowed to do in terms of exercise intensity? Group of answer choices CD Risk Factors – Physical Inactivity, Smoking, high cholesterol; Signs / Symptoms of Disease – None; Medical Clearance – Recommended; Exercise Intensity – Moderate to Vigorous CVD Risk Factors – Physical Inactivity, Smoking, high cholesterol; Signs / Symptoms of Disease – none; Medical Clearance – not necessary; Exercise Intensity – light to moder
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