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1. What is a normal healthy blood pressure






2. 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






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






4. What happens to your muscles during an isometric exercise






5. 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






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






7. Needed in relatively large amounts; calcium - phosphorous - sulfur - potassium - magnesium - sodium and chloride. Needed for muscle contraction - blood pressure maintenance - blood clotting and bone maintenance. (what they do - come from)






8. Food to which nutrients are added in amounts greater than what would naturally occur in the food






9. Contain some but not all of the essential amino acids examples would be beans - ntus and rice. have to combine your foods so gt all 9 essential amino acids.






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






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






12. 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.






13. How long should static stretches be held






14. Recommended frequency for flexibility exercises - and What is the minimum






15. What is the aerobic capacity of an elite runner






16. Specific - Measurable - Attainable - Relevant - Timely






17. If you want to strengthen your muscles and increase your muscle mass (hypertrophy) - you should do How many repetitions per set/ How many sets






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






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






20. Calories in a pound






21. Smooth - cardiac and skeletal






22. What doesnt cause DOMS






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






24. 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






25. (how and why treated)






26. 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






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






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






29. When hanging from for a long time from the chin up bar is an example of what PRE






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






31. Which is the top number diastolic or systolic.






32. 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






33. Help prevent cancer by absorbing free particals.






34. 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






35. What do tendons connect to






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






37. 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






38. 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






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






40. Considered large abdominal circumference for men and for women






41. Body fat that is located in the core of the body - also known as central fat. located in the abdominal cavity as opposed to subcutaneous dangers are heart disease - stroke - breast cancer - type 2 diabetes.






42. DOMS






43. 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






44. 5 organs or systems all be fit; heart - lungs - blood vessels - blood and muscles






45. Where are those minerals stored first.






46. 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






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






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






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






50. 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