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






2. Where are those minerals stored first.






3. What doesnt cause DOMS






4. What are the lower chambers called






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






6. 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






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






8. Having both eccentric and concentric contraction which PRE is it?






9. What happens to your muscles during an isometric exercise






10. 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)






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






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






13. Vitamins - minerals and water






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






15. 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






16. What do tendons connect to






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






18. The ability of the muscles to exert an external force or to lift a heavy weight. A fit person can do work or play that involves exerting force - such as lifting or controlling one's own body weight.






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






20. What are minerals mostly made from






21. Hormone that makes you feel hungry






22. 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






23. Calories per gram of protein






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






25. What are the upper chambers of the heart called






26. 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






27. Limit saturated fat to 7-10% limit cholesterol to 300mg - 200mg if you are at high risk for diabetes - avoid trans fatty acids like - mac n cheese - eat cold water fish twice a week






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






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






30. 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.






31. Women 8 cups and men 12 cups






32. Smooth - cardiac and skeletal






33. 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






34. 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.






35. Kinds of Vegetarians






36. 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






37. 1 to 2 lbs per week - for example 3500 calories use up to or not eat 500 calories.






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






39. Calories per gram Carbs






40. Contain all of the essential amino acids - along with most of the others. examples are meat - dairy products - and fish






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






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






43. increase heart rate - increase breathing rate - redistribution of blood skeletal muscles - improved oxygen uptake






44. 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






45. What should you feel when doing flexibility exercises






46. 3 pieces of equipment in the fitness center that helps with functional balance






47. Considered large abdominal circumference for men and for women






48. 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






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






50. 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.