Table 1.
Definitions of Ideal, Intermediate and Poor for Each Life’s Simple 7 Health Factor
| Health Factor | Ideal (2 points) | Intermediate (1 point) | Poor (0 points) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthy Diet Score* | 4–5 components | 2–3 components | 0–1 Components |
| Physical Activity | ≥ 75 min/wka vigorous OR ≥ 150 min/wk moderate | 1–74 min/wk vigorous OR 1–149 min/wk moderate | OR no vigorous of moderate |
| Cigarette Smoking | Never smoked or former smoker and quite > 12 months ago | Former smoker and quit ≤ 12 months ago | Current smoker |
| Body Mass Index | < 25 kg/m2 | 25 to < 30 kg/m2 |
≥ 30 kg/m2 |
| Blood Pressure Systolic and Diastolic | SBP < 120 mm Hg and DBP < 80 mm Hg (not treated) | SBP 120–139 mm Hg or DBP 80–89 mm Hg or treated to goal | SBP ≥ 140 mm Hg or DBP ≥ 90 mm Hg |
| Total Cholesterol | < 200 mg/dL (not treated) | 200–239 mg/dL or treated to goal | ≥ 240 mg/dL |
| Fasting Blood Glucose | < 100 mg/dL (not treated) | 100–125 mg/dL or treated to goal | ≥ 126 mg/dL |
Note: min/wk = minutes per week; kg/m2= kilograms per square meter; mm Hg= millimeters of mercury; mg/dL = milligrams per deciliter
*
1 point received for each dietary component in ideal range: ≥ 4.5 cups of fruits and vegetables per day; ≥ two 3.5- oz servings of fish per week; ≥ 3 1 ounce-equivalent servings/day of whole grains; ≤ 450 kcal (36 oz)/week of sugar-sweetened beverages; and answered yes to 2 of 3 sodium intake questions (i.e., I do not eat prepackaged or processed foods, I choose lower sodium options, I do not add salt to my food)