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1. Fat - located under the skin. skinfold measures - can be used to estimate body fatness; waist to hip circumference ratio - can be an indicator.






2. What does MET stand for






3. The fat that your body needs to function. Regulation - 5% males 10% females - is necessary for temperature regulation - shock absorption and the regulation of essential nutrients - including vitamins ADEK.






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






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






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






7. Important for bone information and metabolism






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






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






10. 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






11. Calories per gram - trans fat - saturated - unsaturated - monounsaturated and polyunsaturated and trans fat - secondary source of fuel - provides protective layer around organs - insulated body from the cold - transports fat soluble vitamins ADEK -






12. How much bottled water is said to come from the same sources as municipal water.






13. What are the 2 components of muscle fitness






14. Iodine - it is needed to avoid a thyroid disease called goiter - because that was the leading reason for rejecting recruits during WWI - the government decided to add it to table salt in 1924 - and that has just about eliminated the disease -






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






16. Benefit performance in sports - injury prevention -






17. For men and women is 17-25






18. 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






19. Ratings of Perceived Exertion






20. Increase exercise - strength and cardio - reduce calorie intake - decrease fat - sugar and alcohol






21. 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 .






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






23. For metabolic syndrome - What is considered low for HDL.






24. If you are using the HIT method of training you would normally do How many sets






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






26. The amount of energy expended at rest is referred to 1






27. Servings of protein






28. What do ligaments connect to






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






30. 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






31. Upper blood pressure number - often called working blood pressure. it represents the pressure in the arteries at its highest level just after the heart beats






32. Each additional pound of muscle you build increases your basal metabolic rate by How many calories per day.






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






34. 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






35. What is the largest artery in the body






36. Smooth - cardiac and skeletal






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






38. 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






39. What do tendons connect to






40. Clinical term that implies higher normal levels of body fat and potential risk for development of obesity. values of a 25 BMI are considered overweight 66% of U.S.






41. 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






42. Refers to a person's body type. One researcher (Sheldon) suggested that there are three basic body types: ectomorph (linear) - mesomorph (muscular) - and endomorph (round)






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






44. Will not eat any thing that has to do with animals - they also dont buy leather. need to know food chemistry from incomplete amino acids. Good (in)complete = rice - beans - soy beans - nuts veggies; need to make sure they get enough B12 calcium and V






45. Also is Stages of Change; 1. Precontemplation - not considering stopping 2. Contemplation - considering stopping3. Preparation - looking for programs 4. Action - makes a change 5. Maintenance - keep the change for 6 months

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46. 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.






47. 1 to 2 lbs per week - for example 3500 calories use up to or not eat 500 calories.






48. 10-20% males 17-28% females






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






50. What happens to your muscles during an isometric exercise






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