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1. What is the average resting heart rate in the US






2. Ratings of Perceived Exertion






3. 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






4. 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






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






6. What disease is also known as the silent killer






7. 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






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






9. If Peter weighs 167lbs and is doing an activity requiring 4 MET; How many calories is he expending per hour on that activity.






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






11. 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.






12. 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






13. 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






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






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






17. Fatty acids - found special in cold-water fish - in reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease. walnuts - flaxseeds and canola oil may have similar benefits






18. 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






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






20. Smooth - cardiac and skeletal






21. Left Ventricle - aorta - small blood vessels - capillaries - veins - right atrium - right ventricle - left atrium - left ventricle






22. Body fat that is located in the core of the body - also known as central fat. located in the abdominal cavity as opposed to subcutaneous dangers are heart disease - stroke - breast cancer - type 2 diabetes.






23. (how and why treated)






24. Lots of sugar not many other nutrients 'sweets' table sugar - cookies - cake and ice creams. bad for your teeth






25. 5 organs or systems all be fit; heart - lungs - blood vessels - blood and muscles






26. What are the lower chambers called






27. Magnesium - only need 1 oz or less - compared with 3lbs of calcium - but it is needed for over 300 chemical reactions that keep us alive. more than half our magnesium is in our bones - Calcium gives bones strength; magnesium gives bones elasticity -






28. 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.






29. Based on the principle of rest and recovery how long should you rest a muscle group before doing serious resistance training on that muscle group again.






30. Cancer prevention - high blood pressure - heart disease - prevent stroke -prevents obesity - increases brain function -helps prevent depression






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






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






33. 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






34. Challenge muscles more than normal - to get improvement






35. Total cholesterol 200 - healthy HDL 50 or above - Healthy LDL less than 100 -healthy triglycerides less than 150






36. The heart rate reserve method of calculating target heart rate range uses age as well as...






37. What are proteins made of






38. 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






39. Where are those minerals stored first.






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






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






42. How long should static stretches be held






43. What happens to your muscles during an isometric exercise






44. What kind of stretch helps to improve long term flexibility safely - with no help from others






45. The oxygen-carrying protein (molecule) of red blood cells






46. What are minerals mostly made from






47. 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






48. Percentage of fat in diet






49. Before you do serious resistance or cardio exercises what should you be SURE to do?






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