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






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






3. In context of strength training - what does HIT stand for?






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






5. How much blood is in our body?






6. 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






7. Calories in a pound






8. Precontemplation - not thinking about stopping Contemplation - considering stopping eating themPreparation - looking for healthier snacks Action - starts to eat fewer tootsie pops Maintenance - only eating four tootsie pops every month






9. Who may need supplements






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






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






12. What does MET stand for






13. 1 to 2 lbs per week - for example 3500 calories use up to or not eat 500 calories.






14. As a person becomes more aerobically fit - what happens to their heart rate






15. How many second s do they suggest for eccentric contraction






16. We have and need this trace mineral the most. Good sources mostly come from meat and fish but vegetarians can find it in legumes - eggs (lacto-ovo vegetarians) - whole grains - fortified cereals. Iron deficiency in the U.S. and Canada is rare - but a






17. For metabolic syndrome - What is considered high for triglycerides






18. Individuals who are overweight or obese as children are more likely to be overweight as adults. over fatness in children causes the body to produce more fat cells; Children who are adopted are said to take on the BMI of their birth parents rather tha






19. Why is the 'heart rate reserve method -' of calculating training pulse rate considered more accurate than the 'percentage of maximum heart rate' method






20. Kinds of Vegetarians






21. 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






22. The deposition of materials along the arterial walls; a type of arteriosclerosis






23. 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.






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






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. Tends to deteriorate with age - and this is partly due to corresponding declines in muscle strength - range of motion - and a lower ability to coordinate muscle movements.






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






28. Too little of the body weight composed of fat. special concern particularly when associated with overtraining - low calorie intake - competitive stress and poor diet. with this amenorrhea may occur which places the woman at risk for bone loss and oth






29. Muscles work in pairs - if you are working one muscle - what do we call its pair? (on the other side of the body) Chest vs Upper Back - Biceps vs Triceps - Quadriceps vs Hamstrings - Abductors vs Aductors - Anterior Deltoids vs Posterior Deltoids






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






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






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






33. Lower back and lower abdominal muscles






34. 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






35. 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.






36. 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.






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. Ratings of Perceived Exertion






39. 1. Isotonic 2. Isometric 3. Isokenetic






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






41. 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 -






42. Fruits - veggies - beverages - watermelon - pineapples - apples - oranges - grapes - lettuce - cucumbers - carrots - celery.






43. 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






44. What are the lower chambers called






45. Some arsenic is found in these - (how big in country - draw backs of drinking bottled water)






46. When there is both an concentric and eccentric contraction what type of PRE is it?






47. What are the upper chambers of the heart called






48. Important for bone information and metabolism






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






50. Meaning you have a good heart and are not at risk for getting heart disease or diabetes