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1. Fatty acids - found special in cold-water fish - in reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease. walnuts - flaxseeds and canola oil may have similar benefits






2. Behavioral goal is associated with something you do - example is 30 minutes of brisk walking 6 days a week for the next 2 weeks; an outcome goal is associated with a physical characteristic example would be to lowering your body weight






3. Are essential to life but needed in very small quantities - amount less than a teaspoon; iron - zinc - copper - iodine - selenium - manganese - fluorine - chromium - molybdenum. are needed in smaller amounts - we have less than 1 teaspoon of them in






4. What blood pressure brings a diagnosis of high blood pressure or hypertension






5. Monounsaturated or polyunsaturated fats that are usually liquid at room temperature and come primarily from vegetable sources.






6. Helps assess the intensity of aerobic physical activity. scale ranges from 6 (very very light) to 20 (very very hard) and has 1-point increments in between. can also be used to define target zone for exercise intensity






7. How much bottled water is said to come from the same sources as municipal water.






8. How long should static stretches be held






9. One advantage of ___________ over machines is that they work muscles other than the ones you are targeting in your exercise






10. What are the lower chambers called






11. Which is a good use of and necessary thing for strength training






12. (Progressive Resistance Exercise) the type of physical activity done with the intent of improving muscle fitness.






13. Consuming calories in amounts equal to the number of calories expended. individuals who want to increase lean body mass need to increase caloric intake while carefully increasing the intensity and duration of their physical activity.






14. Benefit performance in sports - injury prevention -






15. Where are those minerals stored first.






16. The range of motion available in a joint. It is affected by muscle length - joint structure and other factors. A fit person can move the body joints through a full range of motion in work and in play .






17. 10-20% males 17-28% females






18. What are the upper chambers of the heart called






19. We have and need this trace mineral the most. Good sources mostly come from meat and fish but vegetarians can find it in legumes - eggs (lacto-ovo vegetarians) - whole grains - fortified cereals. Iron deficiency in the U.S. and Canada is rare - but a






20. When do people with no interventions such as exercise program reach their maximum strength






21. It strengthens bones and makes teeth more resistant to decay. Most public water systems are treated with fluoride - so that it is a good source. too much fluoride can damage teeth - so do not swallow toothpastes or mouthwashes with fluoride in them.






22. How many vitamins are there?






23. If you are using the HIT method of training you would normally do How many sets






24. For metabolic syndrome - What is considered high for triglycerides






25. Some arsenic is found in these - (how big in country - draw backs of drinking bottled water)






26. Hormone that makes you feel hungry






27. The amount of energy expended at rest is referred to 1






28. Nine basic amino acids that the human body cannot produce and that must be obtained from food sources.






29. What is it that keeps blood from rushing down to your feet in between heart beats.






30. Static - ballistic - PNF - and Range of Motion






31. Reduce cholesterol and LDL cholesterol they also decrease levels of HDL






32. Fat - located under the skin. skinfold measures - can be used to estimate body fatness; waist to hip circumference ratio - can be an indicator.






33. Metabolic fitness and Bone integrity






34. The recommended frequency for CV exercise if your goal is to attain good fitness






35. Come from plants; a plant derived chemical that is not considered an essential nutrient in the human diet but is believed to have beneficial health effects






36. Limit saturated fat to 7-10% limit cholesterol to 300mg - 200mg if you are at high risk for diabetes - avoid trans fatty acids like - mac n cheese - eat cold water fish twice a week






37. Heart monitor - Talk Test -RPE (13-16) - METS -Pulse Rate (heart rate reserved/ maximum hear rate method)






38. Special name antioxidants - (How they affect vegans)






39. Left Ventricle - aorta - small blood vessels - capillaries - veins - right atrium - right ventricle - left atrium - left ventricle






40. Too little of sodium - brain cells can be affected. confusion - seizures - and coma. Sweating and losing a lot of sodium - drinking a lot of water - so much that the kidneys cant get rid of it fast. such as marathons or radio drinking water contests






41. Damages the kidneys-body has to process more nitrogen - leaches calcium from bones only from meat - environmental costs/ effects






42. When doing an isotonic exercise - should you breathe in on the effort - or out on the effort.






43. Tends to deteriorate with age - and this is partly due to corresponding declines in muscle strength - range of motion - and a lower ability to coordinate muscle movements.






44. Also known as neutraceuticals - products that contain these medically beneficial compounds - because they are a combination of pharmaceuticals and food.






45. Total cholesterol 200 - healthy HDL 50 or above - Healthy LDL less than 100 -healthy triglycerides less than 150






46. What do tendons connect to






47. Forms: milk - edamame - tofu - benefits: 1 8/9 essential amino acids almost a complete protein - 2 phytochemicals - heart disease - bone health - immune system. fiber - 4 vitamins and minerals - A iron - Ca Zink - B vitamins.






48. 3 pieces of equipment in the fitness center that helps with functional balance






49. If you want to develop or maintain cardiovascular fitness level and are working at a vigorous intensity - how long should you plan to exercise on your work out days






50. ADEK - if they stay around too much they could damage organs; stored in fat cells. Vitamin A - milk - cheese - fruits and eggs and veggies - Vitamin D - important (extremely) bones helps absorbs calcium in bones; milks and eggs and sunlight salmon -