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1. Kinds of Vegetarians






2. In context of strength training - what does HIT stand for?






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






4. What are minerals mostly made from






5. A blood substance that picks up bad cholesterol - takes it to the liver and helps remove it from the body; often called good cholesterol; can not replenish of with foods - to replenish a good way to replenish






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






7. Individuals who are overweight or obese as children are more likely to be overweight as adults. over fatness in children causes the body to produce more fat cells; Children who are adopted are said to take on the BMI of their birth parents rather tha






8. Muscle fitness (endurance and strength) - cardiovascular - flexibility and body composition






9. What do tendons connect to






10. 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






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






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






13. A training technique used to develop explosive power. It consists of isotonic -concentric muscle contractions performed after a prestretch or an eccentric contraction of a muscle; greater stimulus to their muscles and improve their body's ability to






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






15. What disease is also known as the silent killer






16. These conditions are caused by inactivity - and account for a large percentage of our health care costs.






17. Refers to a person's body type. One researcher (Sheldon) suggested that there are three basic body types: ectomorph (linear) - mesomorph (muscular) - and endomorph (round)






18. How many vitamins are there?






19. Excessive loss of water from the body - usually through perspiration - urination - or evaporation ; sometimes water out of cells - to maintain blood pressure and volume. cells shrink - body tissue begin to dry out - cells start to shrivel and malfunc






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






21. Calories per gram Carbs






22. Muscles are exercised at levels beyond their normal use.






23. How much blood is in our body?






24. How often per minute at rest does the heart beat in a normal person.






25. 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






26. 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.






27. Potassium - it is the third most abundant mineral in the body. it is an electrolyte - they help with proper nerve and muscle function - such as beating of the heart. we need about 4700mg per day - good sources include fruits and veggies - especially






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






29. A type of blood fat associated with increased risk for heart disease. are related to heart disease - lose some of their ability to predict heart disease with the presence of other risk factors - so high levels are more difficult to interpret than oth






30. 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






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






32. Magnesium - only need 1 oz or less - compared with 3lbs of calcium - but it is needed for over 300 chemical reactions that keep us alive. more than half our magnesium is in our bones - Calcium gives bones strength; magnesium gives bones elasticity -






33. Isotonic muscle contractions in which the muscles gets shorter as it contracts - such as when a joint is bent and two body parts move closer together






34. 24 - 48 hours after the exercise.






35. 5 organs or systems all be fit; heart - lungs - blood vessels - blood and muscles






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






37. 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.






38. Exercise/ moving around - digestion - Basal Metabolic Rate






39. What are the upper chambers of the heart called






40. 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.






41. Helps with weight control - helps posture - prevents back pain - can become more limber






42. Who may need supplements






43. Phosphorous - it is 2nd most abundant mineral in our bodies. it is found in every cell and it is needed for strong bones - teeth and metabolism - also vitamin B can only be activated when it is attached when it is attached to phosphorus. we need abou






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






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






46. 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






47. Primary sources come from animals. dietary fats that are usually solid at room temperature and come primarily from animal sources; excessive fat particularly this kind can lead to atherosclerosis cardiovascular disease and breast - prostate and colon






48. 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






49. 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






50. Vitamins - minerals and water