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1. Not regulated by FDA (food and drug administration) can make any claims - spend $ - no benefit - may be bad for you.






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






3. They are highly adaptable and have biochemical and physiological properties of fast and slow twitch fibers






4. 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.






5. What is a normal healthy blood pressure






6. 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






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






8. Is not a form of Fat - cannot be used as a fuel. has 2 structural components HDL and LDL






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






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






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






12. It stretches and stays like taffy






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






14. A type of blood fat associated with increased risk for heart disease. are related to heart disease - lose some of their ability to predict heart disease with the presence of other risk factors - so high levels are more difficult to interpret than oth






15. Are the transfer stations where oxygen and fuel are released - and waste products - such as carbon dioxide - are removed from the tissues.






16. 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






17. Lower back and lower abdominal muscles






18. 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 -






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






20. 1 to 2 lbs per week - for example 3500 calories use up to or not eat 500 calories.






21. 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)






22. What disease is also known as the silent killer






23. DOMS






24. 24 - 48 hours after the exercise.






25. Servings of protein






26. Nine basic amino acids that the human body cannot produce and that must be obtained from food sources.






27. What do ligaments connect to






28. What are proteins made of






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






30. Calories per gram Carbs






31. 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






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






33. Come from plants; a plant derived chemical that is not considered an essential nutrient in the human diet but is believed to have beneficial health effects






34. Metabolic fitness and Bone integrity






35. Potassium - it is the third most abundant mineral in the body. it is an electrolyte - they help with proper nerve and muscle function - such as beating of the heart. we need about 4700mg per day - good sources include fruits and veggies - especially






36. 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.






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






38. A blood substance that picks up bad cholesterol - takes it to the liver and helps remove it from the body; often called good cholesterol; can not replenish of with foods - to replenish a good way to replenish






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






40. Help you digest slowly (complex fibers) - blood sugar level even - prevent constipation whole foods - glycemic - are good because they have vmfp - vitamins - minerals fibers and Phytochemicals






41. What is the aerobic capacity of an elite runner






42. What are the 2 components of muscle fitness






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






44. What are the lower chambers called






45. If a 150lb woman can lift her weight - and a 200 lbs man can lift his weight they are said to have the same what






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






47. Smooth - cardiac and skeletal






48. Contain some but not all of the essential amino acids examples would be beans - ntus and rice. have to combine your foods so gt all 9 essential amino acids.






49. Why is the blood in the veins blueish and the blood in arteries red






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