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






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






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






4. 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 -






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






6. Kinds of Vegetarians






7. 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.






8. 3 pieces of equipment in the fitness center that helps with functional balance






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






10. Primary sources come from animals. dietary fats that are usually solid at room temperature and come primarily from animal sources; excessive fat particularly this kind can lead to atherosclerosis cardiovascular disease and breast - prostate and colon






11. 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.






12. Exercise/ moving around - digestion - Basal Metabolic Rate






13. 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.






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






15. What blood pressure brings a diagnosis of high blood pressure or hypertension






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






17. Too little of sodium - brain cells can be affected. confusion - seizures - and coma. Sweating and losing a lot of sodium - drinking a lot of water - so much that the kidneys cant get rid of it fast. such as marathons or radio drinking water contests






18. Special name antioxidants - (How they affect vegans)






19. Bring your arms into you closer pinching your sides - bring arms in the shape of a diamond






20. 1. Isotonic 2. Isometric 3. Isokenetic






21. What are the lower chambers called






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






23. It stretches and stays like taffy






24. What percent of Americans will experience back pain in their lives






25. Needed in relatively large amounts; calcium - phosphorous - sulfur - potassium - magnesium - sodium and chloride. Needed for muscle contraction - blood pressure maintenance - blood clotting and bone maintenance. (what they do - come from)






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






27. 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






28. Which muscle fibers can help you excel at jumping for rebounds in basketball






29. Calcium most abundant mineral - it takes up to 2% of our body weight - and is found mostly in the bones and teeth - with some also in tissue like muscles and organs. calcium moves muscles - clots blood and fires nerves. dairy products: bok choy - bro






30. Hormone that makes you feel hungry






31. 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.






32. How long should static stretches be held






33. Does not appear in plants - it is man made they shoot hydrogen into the vegetable oil. harmful effects are raises LDL which may lead to plaque build up also known as atherosclerosis. If the readings of trans fat in a product are less than .5% compani






34. 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






35. 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






36. When do people with no interventions such as exercise program reach their maximum strength






37. 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.






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






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






40. Carbohydrates - fat and protein.






41. Considered large abdominal circumference for men and for women






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






43. What are the 2 components of muscle fitness






44. Ratings of Perceived Exertion






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






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






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






48. Percentage of fat in diet






49. Where are those minerals stored first.






50. One advantage of ___________ over machines is that they work muscles other than the ones you are targeting in your exercise