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1. What are proteins made of






2. 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






3. 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.






4. Left Ventricle - aorta - small blood vessels - capillaries - veins - right atrium - right ventricle - left atrium - left ventricle






5. As a person becomes more aerobically fit - what happens to their heart rate






6. Come from plants; a plant derived chemical that is not considered an essential nutrient in the human diet but is believed to have beneficial health effects






7. Zinc - it is a component of every living cell - it is used for enzyme reactions - blood clotting - taste - vision - wound healing. good immune system function - maybe that is covered under - good sources are oysters - red meat - and poultry. skip cop






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






9. Heart monitor - Talk Test -RPE (13-16) - METS -Pulse Rate (heart rate reserved/ maximum hear rate method)






10. Which heart beats less often






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






12. What should you feel when doing flexibility exercises






13. The recommended frequency for CV exercise if your goal is to attain good fitness






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






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






16. 10-20% males 17-28% females






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






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






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






20. Calories per gram - trans fat - saturated - unsaturated - monounsaturated and polyunsaturated and trans fat - secondary source of fuel - provides protective layer around organs - insulated body from the cold - transports fat soluble vitamins ADEK -






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






22. It is not true that the ______ you do a strength exercise - the more it builds your muscles






23. What doesnt cause DOMS






24. Lower back and lower abdominal muscles






25. Fat - located under the skin. skinfold measures - can be used to estimate body fatness; waist to hip circumference ratio - can be an indicator.






26. 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.






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






28. 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






29. What is the average aerobic capacity of a normal person






30. 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






31. Servings of protein






32. Percentage carbs in diet






33. What is VO2 max a measure of






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






35. Who invented the 6-20 scale for RPE






36. Iodine - it is needed to avoid a thyroid disease called goiter - because that was the leading reason for rejecting recruits during WWI - the government decided to add it to table salt in 1924 - and that has just about eliminated the disease -






37. Carbohydrates - fat and protein.






38. 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






39. 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






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






41. 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.






42. What disease is also known as the silent killer






43. 2 knids of people that need to do PNF stretches






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






45. Percentage of fat in diet






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






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






48. Calories per gram Carbs






49. 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






50. I have been doing 2 sets of 8 reps each with 8-lb. weights - how might I apply the principle of progression