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






3. Ratings of Perceived Exertion






4. It stretches and stays like taffy






5. Type of muscle contraction in which the muscle remains the same length. Also known as static contraction.






6. What are the 2 components of muscle fitness






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






8. B and C - B-1: whole grains - lean a meat and poultry - legumes and nuts - B-12: animal products (benefits and drawbacks) - these we need to make sure we get enough of - because they exit the body regularly






9. Not regulated by FDA (food and drug administration) can make any claims - spend $ - no benefit - may be bad for you.






10. 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






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






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






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






14. Spiritual - social - emotional-mental - intellectual - physical






15. DOMS






16. What does MET stand for






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






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






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






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






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






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






23. 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.






24. 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 -






25. (how and why treated)






26. What disease is also known as the silent killer






27. Who invented the 6-20 scale for RPE






28. Which heart beats less often






29. 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 -






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






31. For the purposes of diagnosing metabolic syndrome - What is considered high blood pressure.






32. Help prevent cancer by absorbing free particals.






33. 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






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






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






36. Is considered to be the best indicator of cardiovascular fitness - and aerobic physically activity is the preferred method for achieving it






37. 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






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. What are proteins made of






40. Considered large abdominal circumference for men and for women






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






42. Vitamins - minerals and water






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






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






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






46. Fatty acids - found special in cold-water fish - in reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease. walnuts - flaxseeds and canola oil may have similar benefits






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






48. 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)






49. Calories per gram Carbs






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