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1. Blood pressure above 130/85 - a fasting blood sugar level of 100 or higher - blood triglycerides of 150 or above






2. Stretches but then comes back to its original state like a rubber band






3. Smooth - cardiac and skeletal






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






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






7. 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






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






9. What is VO2 max a measure of






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






11. Fruits - veggies - beverages - watermelon - pineapples - apples - oranges - grapes - lettuce - cucumbers - carrots - celery.






12. 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.






13. 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






14. Who invented the 6-20 scale for RPE






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






16. 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.






17. When doing an isotonic exercise - should you breathe in on the effort - or out on the effort.






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






19. Which kind of PRE is used when you do lunges with no free weights






20. Reduce cholesterol and LDL cholesterol they also decrease levels of HDL






21. 5 organs or systems all be fit; heart - lungs - blood vessels - blood and muscles






22. Precontemplation - not thinking about stopping Contemplation - considering stopping eating themPreparation - looking for healthier snacks Action - starts to eat fewer tootsie pops Maintenance - only eating four tootsie pops every month






23. What does MET stand for






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






25. The deposition of materials along the arterial walls; a type of arteriosclerosis






26. Percentage of protein for diet






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






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






29. What is the largest artery in the body






30. Monounsaturated or polyunsaturated fats that are usually liquid at room temperature and come primarily from vegetable sources.






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






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






33. Static - ballistic - PNF - and Range of Motion






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






35. What are proteins made of






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






37. How many second s do they suggest for eccentric contraction






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






39. 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






40. 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 -






41. How many vitamins are there?






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






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






44. 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.






45. 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)






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






47. Ratings of Perceived Exertion






48. 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






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






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