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1. 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






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






3. Which kind of goal is more sensible (SMART) when one is beginning to make a change in lifestyle






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






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






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






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






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






9. What is the aerobic capacity of an elite runner






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






11. Percentage of fat in diet






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






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






14. Are essential to life but needed in very small quantities - amount less than a teaspoon; iron - zinc - copper - iodine - selenium - manganese - fluorine - chromium - molybdenum. are needed in smaller amounts - we have less than 1 teaspoon of them in






15. 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)






16. 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.






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






19. 2 knids of people that need to do PNF stretches






20. Heredity does not affect your destiny - genetics loads the gun but lifestyle pulls the trigger. so there are things that you inherent but how you ultimately live can affect your look






21. 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






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






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






24. What do ligaments connect to






25. 1 to 2 lbs per week - for example 3500 calories use up to or not eat 500 calories.






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






27. 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.






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






30. Muscle fitness (endurance and strength) - cardiovascular - flexibility and body composition






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






32. For men and women is 17-25






33. The oxygen-carrying protein (molecule) of red blood cells






34. Who may need supplements






35. If you want to develop or maintain cardiovascular fitness level and are working at a vigorous intensity - how long should you plan to exercise on your work out days






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






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






38. Calories per gram Carbs






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






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






41. What does MET stand for






42. What do tendons connect to






43. Based on the principle of rest and recovery how long should you rest a muscle group before doing serious resistance training on that muscle group again.






44. Which kind of exercise involves muscle shortening but not muscle lengthening






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






46. 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






47. What are the 2 components of muscle fitness






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






49. Hormone that makes you feel hungry






50. What are the lower chambers called






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