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






2. Behavioral goal is associated with something you do - example is 30 minutes of brisk walking 6 days a week for the next 2 weeks; an outcome goal is associated with a physical characteristic example would be to lowering your body weight






3. You need it in cell walls - used for digestion - making hormones and part of nerves. Like a waxy substance but not fat but like looks like it - cant be used as an energy source - HDL and LDL high density lip protein total > 200






4. 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.






5. 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






6. Which kind of muscle fibers help you excel at long distance running






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






8. How many vitamins are there?






9. Occurs 24 hours after exercise






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






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






12. 24 - 48 hours after the exercise.






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






14. Hormone that makes you feel hungry






15. Muscles are exercised at levels beyond their normal use.






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






17. 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






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






19. What are the lower chambers called






20. 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.






21. 1 to 2 lbs per week - for example 3500 calories use up to or not eat 500 calories.






22. When hanging from for a long time from the chin up bar is an example of what PRE






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






24. How much blood is in our body?






25. 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






26. 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






27. 5 organs or systems all be fit; heart - lungs - blood vessels - blood and muscles






28. 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.






29. Where are those minerals stored first.






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






31. (Progressive Resistance Exercise) the type of physical activity done with the intent of improving muscle fitness.






32. Which kind of PRE is used when you do lunges with no free weights






33. back pain -core strength -weight control (for every 2 lbs of muscle the body can burn more calories)






34. 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






35. 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.






36. I have been doing 2 sets of 8 reps each with 8-lb. weights - how might I apply the principle of progression






37. One advantage of ___________ over machines is that they work muscles other than the ones you are targeting in your exercise






38. Calories in a pound






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






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






41. 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.






42. 10-20% males 17-28% females






43. Static - ballistic - PNF - and Range of Motion






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






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






46. Which heart beats less often






47. Percentage carbs in diet






48. These conditions are caused by inactivity - and account for a large percentage of our health care costs.






49. How many essential amino acids






50. Calories per gram of protein