Table 1.
Definitions of Subgroups for Each LS7 Metric Based on Participants’ Baseline Measurements
| Measure | Normal/Ideal | Borderline | Abnormal/Not Ideal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Systolic blood pressure, mm Hg | <120 | 120 to 140 | >140 |
| Diastolic blood pressure, mm Hg | <80 | 80 to 90 | >90 |
| Total cholesterol, mg/dL | <200 | 200 to 240 | >240 |
| High‐density lipoprotein, mg/dL | >60 |
40 to 60 (men) 50 to 60 (women) |
<40 (men) <50 (women) |
| Low‐density lipoprotein, mg/dL | <100 | 100 to 130 | >130 |
| Triglycerides, mg/dL | <150 | 150 to 200 | >200 |
| Fasting glucose, mg/dL | <100 | 100 to 126 | >126 |
| Insulin sensitivity index | ≥0.31 | NA | <0.31 |
| Body mass index, kg/m2 | 18 to 25 | 25 to 30 | >30 |
| Waist‐hip ratio |
≤0.9 (men) ≤0.85 (women) |
NA |
>0.9 (men) >0.85 (women) |
| Healthy diet score (0–5 components) | 4 to 5 | 2 to 3 | 0 to 1 |
| Moderate/vigorous physical activity, h/week | <9.5 | 9.5 to 31 | >31 |
LS7 indicates Life's Simple 7; NA indicates not applicable.