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1. Percentage of protein for diet






2. 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






3. 5 organs or systems all be fit; heart - lungs - blood vessels - blood and muscles






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






5. 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






6. 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






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






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






9. Important for bone information and metabolism






10. 1 to 2 lbs per week - for example 3500 calories use up to or not eat 500 calories.






11. Why is the 'heart rate reserve method -' of calculating training pulse rate considered more accurate than the 'percentage of maximum heart rate' method






12. What are minerals mostly made from






13. 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






14. When there is both an concentric and eccentric contraction what type of PRE is it?






15. It stretches and stays like taffy






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






17. What should you feel when doing flexibility exercises






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






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






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






21. Smooth - cardiac and skeletal






22. 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.






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






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






25. Meaning you have a good heart and are not at risk for getting heart disease or diabetes






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






27. Challenge muscles more than normal - to get improvement






28. 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 .






29. What are the 2 components of muscle fitness






30. Which heart beats less often






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






32. Before you do serious resistance or cardio exercises what should you be SURE to do?






33. increase heart rate - increase breathing rate - redistribution of blood skeletal muscles - improved oxygen uptake






34. (how and why treated)






35. What is VO2 max a measure of






36. A training technique used to develop explosive power. It consists of isotonic -concentric muscle contractions performed after a prestretch or an eccentric contraction of a muscle; greater stimulus to their muscles and improve their body's ability to






37. 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






38. You need to replenish these when you are exercising over an hour or when it is very hot outside - you definitely need to when you have been exercising for more than 3 hours; pretzels will help.






39. 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






40. Which kind of muscle fibers help you excel at long distance running






41. 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.






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






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






44. Muscles work in pairs - if you are working one muscle - what do we call its pair? (on the other side of the body) Chest vs Upper Back - Biceps vs Triceps - Quadriceps vs Hamstrings - Abductors vs Aductors - Anterior Deltoids vs Posterior Deltoids






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






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






47. 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.






48. 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.






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






50. Sulfur 4th most abundant mineral in the body. there is no recommended in take amount for sulfur - because it is found in protein - as long as you meet your daily requirement for protein you will get enough sulfur