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1. Is not a form of Fat - cannot be used as a fuel. has 2 structural components HDL and LDL






2. Too little of sodium - brain cells can be affected. confusion - seizures - and coma. Sweating and losing a lot of sodium - drinking a lot of water - so much that the kidneys cant get rid of it fast. such as marathons or radio drinking water contests






3. How many vitamins are there?






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






5. 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 -






6. 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 .






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






8. 3 pieces of equipment in the fitness center that helps with functional balance






9. Carbohydrates - fat and protein.






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






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






12. What are proteins made of






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






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. Which is the top number diastolic or systolic.






16. Metabolic fitness and Bone integrity






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






18. It stretches and stays like taffy






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






20. Vegetarians who include dairy and eggs in thier diet. they do not have the same concerns as vegans -






21. It is not true that the ______ you do a strength exercise - the more it builds your muscles






22. What is the largest artery in the body






23. What doesnt cause DOMS






24. What is VO2 max a measure of






25. Sodium and chlorine. tied for 5th abundant. both are electrolytes and postassium - most people get plenty of sodium - and many get too much. the upper level is 2300 mg a day which is about 1 teaspoon. Chloride helps us digest food and need about the






26. Calories per gram of protein






27. Why is the blood in the veins blueish and the blood in arteries red






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






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






30. 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






31. 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






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






33. Hardening of the arteries due to conditions that cause the arterial walls to become thick - hard and nonelastic.






34. If you want to develop or maintain cardiovascular fitness level and are working at a vigorous intensity - how long should you plan to exercise on your work out days






35. What percent of Americans will experience back pain in their lives






36. Spiritual - social - emotional-mental - intellectual - physical






37. Not regulated by FDA (food and drug administration) can make any claims - spend $ - no benefit - may be bad for you.






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






39. 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






40. Kinds of Vegetarians






41. What are the upper chambers of the heart called






42. 24 - 48 hours after the exercise.






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






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






45. 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






46. 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.






47. What is a normal healthy blood pressure






48. 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






49. Heredity does not affect your destiny - genetics loads the gun but lifestyle pulls the trigger. so there are things that you inherent but how you ultimately live can affect your look






50. 10-20% males 17-28% females