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Part of your responsibility involves getting routine screenings from a doctor or health clinic.
Below is a list of health items commonly tested during screening. Using the Internet or your
library, research the listed items. For each, describe (1) what the item is and why it is important
to your overall health; (2) what the normal range is for the item and what numbers (high, low,
or both) indicate a concern; and (3) what to do if you have abnormal results for this item.

■ Hemoglobin
■ Hematocrit
■ Glucose
■ Potassium
■ Magnesium Wellness and Stress Management
■ Calcium
■ Iron
■ Cholesterol

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