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1. A hormone that makes you feel full; plays a crucial role in altering appetite and in speeding up or slowing down the metabolism. some people are resistant to this because of genetics






2. 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.






3. 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






4. Stage 1 hypertension is present if your blood pressure is equal to or greater than what systolic and what diastolic number.






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






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






7. How many amino acids are there






8. When muscles are working what percent of blood flow do they receive






9. Carbs come from - grams per fiber 25-35% - fruits and veggies per day 5 servings






10. 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






11. 5-8 strength ( More weights less reps) 8-12 general fitness (HIT enough weight to fatigue the muscles) 12-25 endurance (less weight more reps)






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






13. 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






14. Not regulated by FDA (food and drug administration) can make any claims - spend $ - no benefit - may be bad for you.






15. 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






16. Occurs 24 hours after exercise






17. For metabolic syndrome - What is considered low for HDL.






18. back pain -core strength -weight control (for every 2 lbs of muscle the body can burn more calories)






19. Will not eat any thing that has to do with animals - they also dont buy leather. need to know food chemistry from incomplete amino acids. Good (in)complete = rice - beans - soy beans - nuts veggies; need to make sure they get enough B12 calcium and V






20. What percent of Americans will experience back pain in their lives






21. Smooth - cardiac and skeletal






22. 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






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






24. Help you digest slowly (complex fibers) - blood sugar level even - prevent constipation whole foods - glycemic - are good because they have vmfp - vitamins - minerals fibers and Phytochemicals






25. Benefit performance in sports - injury prevention -






26. Cancer prevention - high blood pressure - heart disease - prevent stroke -prevents obesity - increases brain function -helps prevent depression






27. What are minerals mostly made from






28. What disease is also known as the silent killer






29. 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

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30. 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






31. When you press your palms together in front of your chest as hard as you can - that is an example of which kind of exercise






32. The oxygen-carrying protein (molecule) of red blood cells






33. What do tendons connect to






34. Kinds of Vegetarians






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






37. Calcium most abundant mineral - it takes up to 2% of our body weight - and is found mostly in the bones and teeth - with some also in tissue like muscles and organs. calcium moves muscles - clots blood and fires nerves. dairy products: bok choy - bro






38. Before you do serious resistance or cardio exercises what should you be SURE to do?






39. Isotonic muscle contractions in which the muscle gets longer as it contracts that is - when a weight is gradually lowered and the contracting muscle gets longer as it gives up tension. also called negative exercise.






40. Considered large abdominal circumference for men and for women






41. Who may need supplements






42. Does not appear in plants - it is man made they shoot hydrogen into the vegetable oil. harmful effects are raises LDL which may lead to plaque build up also known as atherosclerosis. If the readings of trans fat in a product are less than .5% compani






43. If Peter weighs 167lbs and is doing an activity requiring 4 MET; How many calories is he expending per hour on that activity.






44. In a single day How many gallons of blood does the heart pump






45. Which is the top number diastolic or systolic.






46. Sodium and chlorine. tied for 5th abundant. both are electrolytes and postassium - most people get plenty of sodium - and many get too much. the upper level is 2300 mg a day which is about 1 teaspoon. Chloride helps us digest food and need about the






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






48. Milo of Crotona is an example of what two principles






49. Where are those minerals stored first.






50. Each additional pound of muscle you build increases your basal metabolic rate by How many calories per day.