Height and Weight
The recording of height, weight and body frame size is necessary in order to compute Body Mass Index (BMI). Your height and weight measurement will be used as a baseline to track your health and fitness progress. To determine your body frame size, we will measure the circumference of your wrist. Every effort is made to conduct this in a private setting.

Blood Pressure
Blood pressure is the force exerted on your arteries by the blood flowing through them. A blood pressure reading measures two kinds of pressure. Systolic pressure, the high number, is measured as your heart contracts. Diastolic pressure, the lower number, is measured between beats, as blood flows back into the heart. These pressures are obtained by placing a small cuff on the upper part of the arm. High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, can lead to heart disease, kidney failure, or stroke if not treated properly.

Body Fat
Body fat is the percentage of fat in your body. Until recently, absolute weight determined whether or not you were considered obese. In recent years, the definition of obesity has been refined to mean the presence of excess body fat. Too much body fat has been linked to conditions such as high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, cancer and other disabling conditions.

Lipid and Glucose Screen
A blood test which is designed to examine blood sugar, cholesterol and other fats important in the determination of your cardiac risk factors. Individuals must not eat or drink anything but water for 12 hours before the test. Prescribed medications can be taken at their usual time with water. Abnormal levels should be followed up with your health care provider.

Bone Density Screen
Quantitative ultrasound (QUS) used to measure bone mineral density of the heel, with a densitometer machine.

Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA)
PSA testing measures the level of an enzyme in the blood that may indicate prostate cancer. Measurement of this antigen, plus information obtained by rectal examination of the prostate, greatly increases the chance of diagnosing cancer of the prostate. PSA testing is recommended for men ages 50 and older. Risk factors for prostate cancer include: 1) Family history of prostate, breast, endometrial, or colon cancer; 2) Age greater than 50; 3) African-American descent; 4) Personal history of colon cancer; 5) High fat diet; and 6) Previous vasectomy. A digital rectal exam, performed by a physician, is strongly recommended in addition to the PSA test.