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1. For men and women is 17-25






2. 5 organs or systems all be fit; heart - lungs - blood vessels - blood and muscles






3. 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






4. Calories in a pound






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






6. What are minerals mostly made from






7. 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






8. 10-20% males 17-28% females






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






10. Which is the top number diastolic or systolic.






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






12. Percentage of protein for diet






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






14. 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






15. 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






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






17. 2 knids of people that need to do PNF stretches






18. How many essential amino acids






19. 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






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






21. Percentage carbs in diet






22. 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






23. Lowers LDL but does not lower HDL. sources can be olive oil - olives - avacado - seeds and nuts.






24. 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






25. Helps assess the intensity of aerobic physical activity. scale ranges from 6 (very very light) to 20 (very very hard) and has 1-point increments in between. can also be used to define target zone for exercise intensity






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






27. DOMS






28. 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






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






30. When you press your palms together in front of your chest as hard as you can - that is an example of which kind of exercise






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






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






33. Where are those minerals stored first.






34. Which is a good use of and necessary thing for strength training






35. Has been shown to help improve balance and mobility in the elderly. It is used in rehabilitation and in specialized training regiments for sports.






36. What are the 2 components of muscle fitness






37. 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






38. 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






39. What do tendons connect to






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






41. 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






42. 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






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






44. In metabolic syndrome high blood pressure is what over what






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






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






47. 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.






48. 24 - 48 hours after the exercise.






49. What doesnt cause DOMS






50. Forms: milk - edamame - tofu - benefits: 1 8/9 essential amino acids almost a complete protein - 2 phytochemicals - heart disease - bone health - immune system. fiber - 4 vitamins and minerals - A iron - Ca Zink - B vitamins.