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1. Percentage of fat in diet






2. Sulfur 4th most abundant mineral in the body. there is no recommended in take amount for sulfur - because it is found in protein - as long as you meet your daily requirement for protein you will get enough sulfur






3. 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 -






4. Who may need supplements






5. They are highly adaptable and have biochemical and physiological properties of fast and slow twitch fibers






6. Both: are chemicals the body need to function; Minerals are needed in larger quantities (pounds - versus ounces of vitamins) - minerals are not destroyed - broken down or transformed in the body; minerals cannot be made by the body - have to get from






7. Cant make them in our body - good for our brain - liver and kidney reduce growth sunflower - soy beans - and corn






8. Also is Stages of Change; 1. Precontemplation - not considering stopping 2. Contemplation - considering stopping3. Preparation - looking for programs 4. Action - makes a change 5. Maintenance - keep the change for 6 months


9. In metabolic syndrome high blood pressure is what over what






10. Is not a form of Fat - cannot be used as a fuel. has 2 structural components HDL and LDL






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






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






13. For men and women is 17-25






14. Osteoarthritis - breast cancer - uterine cancer - cervical cancer - intracranial hypertension - risk of cataracts - decrease life by 18-10 years. Android Northern above belly button Gynoid Southern below belly button - where fat is placed.






15. Calories per gram of protein






16. The ability of the muscles to exert an external force or to lift a heavy weight. A fit person can do work or play that involves exerting force - such as lifting or controlling one's own body weight.






17. Smooth - cardiac and skeletal






18. Which heart beats less often






19. When doing chin-ups on the chin up bar what kind of PRE is it






20. Why is the blood in the veins blueish and the blood in arteries red






21. Type of muscle contraction in which the muscle remains the same length. Also known as static contraction.






22. What are minerals mostly made from






23. What does MET stand for






24. Challenge muscles more than normal - to get improvement






25. 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






26. (how and why treated)






27. Considered large abdominal circumference for men and for women






28. What is the aerobic capacity of an elite runner






29. Serve a variety of functions within the body. as co-enzymes for metabolism of different nutrients - contribute to the regulatory of energy stores and assist in immune functions. Antioxidants are those who are thought ot inactivate 'activated oxygen m






30. 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






31. 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.






32. 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.






33. Meaning you have a good heart and are not at risk for getting heart disease or diabetes






34. B and C - B-1: whole grains - lean a meat and poultry - legumes and nuts - B-12: animal products (benefits and drawbacks) - these we need to make sure we get enough of - because they exit the body regularly






35. Has been shown to help improve balance and mobility in the elderly. It is used in rehabilitation and in specialized training regiments for sports.






36. Hormone that makes you feel hungry






37. DOMS






38. A dark-colored adipose tissue with many blood vessels - involved in the rapid production of heat in hibernating animals and human babies






39. What is a normal healthy blood pressure






40. Heredity does not affect your destiny - genetics loads the gun but lifestyle pulls the trigger. so there are things that you inherent but how you ultimately live can affect your look






41. The fat that your body needs to function. Regulation - 5% males 10% females - is necessary for temperature regulation - shock absorption and the regulation of essential nutrients - including vitamins ADEK.






42. If you are using the HIT method of training you would normally do How many repetitions per set






43. What percent do the muscle receive when they are at rest (blood flow)






44. The heart rate reserve method of calculating target heart rate range uses age as well as...






45. When there is both an concentric and eccentric contraction what type of PRE is it?






46. Having both eccentric and concentric contraction which PRE is it?






47. What kind of stretch helps to improve long term flexibility safely - with no help from others






48. Upper blood pressure number - often called working blood pressure. it represents the pressure in the arteries at its highest level just after the heart beats






49. PRE strengthens your muscles - and it also strengthens something else. What is that






50. What is the largest artery in the body