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






2. Benefit performance in sports - injury prevention -






3. 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






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






5. Give us energy - every grain of carb gives us 4 calories 9 fat calories - broken down into sugars - then enters the blood stream - stored in liver or muscles or is used up.






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






7. What do tendons connect to






8. Book suggests doing resistance exercises slowly - How many seconds do they suggest for concentric contractions






9. Challenge muscles more than normal - to get improvement






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






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






12. Percentage of fat in diet






13. Percentage of protein for diet






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






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






16. 5 organs or systems all be fit; heart - lungs - blood vessels - blood and muscles






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






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






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






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






21. Isotonic muscle contractions in which the muscle gets longer as it contracts that is - when a weight is gradually lowered and the contracting muscle gets longer as it gives up tension. also called negative exercise.






22. 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






23. (how and why treated)






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






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






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






27. 1. Isotonic 2. Isometric 3. Isokenetic






28. What are minerals mostly made from






29. Excessive loss of water from the body - usually through perspiration - urination - or evaporation ; sometimes water out of cells - to maintain blood pressure and volume. cells shrink - body tissue begin to dry out - cells start to shrivel and malfunc






30. Calories in a pound






31. Recommended frequency for flexibility exercises - and What is the minimum






32. Static - ballistic - PNF - and Range of Motion






33. Where are those minerals stored first.






34. 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






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






36. 24 - 48 hours after the exercise.






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. Lots of sugar not many other nutrients 'sweets' table sugar - cookies - cake and ice creams. bad for your teeth






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






40. What should you feel when doing flexibility exercises






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






42. If you have been doing 25 push-ups every day for 6 months - are you working on improving your muscle strength






43. What is the largest artery in the body






44. Hormone that makes you feel hungry






45. Vitamins - minerals and water






46. Servings of protein






47. 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.






48. What happens to your muscles during an isometric exercise






49. What are the lower chambers called






50. 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