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1. You need it in cell walls - used for digestion - making hormones and part of nerves. Like a waxy substance but not fat but like looks like it - cant be used as an energy source - HDL and LDL high density lip protein total > 200






2. 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






3. 10-20% males 17-28% females






4. 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.






5. 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






6. Vegetarians who include dairy and eggs in thier diet. they do not have the same concerns as vegans -






7. What do tendons connect to






8. 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






9. DOMS






10. What should you feel when doing flexibility exercises






11. How often per year does the heart beat in a normal person?






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






13. Increase exercise - strength and cardio - reduce calorie intake - decrease fat - sugar and alcohol






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






15. 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






16. 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






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






18. What do ligaments connect to






19. The lower blood pressure number - often called 'resting pressure' It is the pressure in the arteries at its lowest level occurring just before the next beat of the heart.






20. 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.






21. Metabolic fitness and Bone integrity






22. 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 -






23. A positive state of the physiological systems commonly associated with reduced risk for chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease.






24. 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.






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






26. Type of muscle contraction in which the muscle changes length - either shortening (concentrically) or lengthening (eccentrically)






27. What are the lower chambers called






28. Hardening of the arteries due to conditions that cause the arterial walls to become thick - hard and nonelastic.






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






30. 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






31. Which kind of goal is more sensible (SMART) when one is beginning to make a change in lifestyle






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






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






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






35. (how and why treated)






36. 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 .






37. 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






38. 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






39. Which kind of exercise involves muscle shortening but not muscle lengthening






40. Vitamins - minerals and water






41. Ability of muscles to exert themselves repeatedly. A fit person can repeat movements for a long period without undue fatigue.






42. What is the average resting heart rate in the US






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






44. What are the upper chambers of the heart called






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






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






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






48. Bring your arms into you closer pinching your sides - bring arms in the shape of a diamond






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






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