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1. 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






2. 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 -






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






4. 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 .






5. 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






6. 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






7. Who invented the 6-20 scale for RPE






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






9. How many vitamins are there?






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






11. 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






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






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






14. 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)






15. Percentage of protein for diet






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






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






18. What do ligaments connect to






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






20. 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.






21. How long should static stretches be held






22. What doesnt cause DOMS






23. What is a normal healthy blood pressure






24. Vitamins - minerals and water






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






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






27. Total cholesterol 200 - healthy HDL 50 or above - Healthy LDL less than 100 -healthy triglycerides less than 150






28. 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)






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






30. 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






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






32. Each additional pound of muscle you build increases your basal metabolic rate by How many calories per day.






33. A hormone that makes you feel full; plays a crucial role in altering appetite and in speeding up or slowing down the metabolism. some people are resistant to this because of genetics






34. Contain all of the essential amino acids - along with most of the others. examples are meat - dairy products - and fish






35. What is VO2 max a measure of






36. 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.






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






39. (how and why treated)






40. Calories in a pound






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






42. Ratings of Perceived Exertion






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






44. What is the aerobic capacity of an elite runner






45. Slow twitch (Type I)fast twitch (Type IIb) intermediate Twitch (Type IIa)






46. 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






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






48. What does MET stand for






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






50. When muscles are working what percent of blood flow do they receive