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






2. 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.






3. 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






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






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






6. Ratings of Perceived Exertion






7. If you want to strengthen your muscles and increase your muscle mass (hypertrophy) - you should do How many repetitions per set/ How many sets






8. 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






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






10. Type of muscle contraction in which the muscle changes length - either shortening (concentrically) or lengthening (eccentrically)






11. 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)






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






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






14. Osteoarthritis - breast cancer - uterine cancer - cervical cancer - intracranial hypertension - risk of cataracts - decrease life by 18-10 years. Android Northern above belly button Gynoid Southern below belly button - where fat is placed.






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






17. Are essential to life but needed in very small quantities - amount less than a teaspoon; iron - zinc - copper - iodine - selenium - manganese - fluorine - chromium - molybdenum. are needed in smaller amounts - we have less than 1 teaspoon of them in






18. Which is a good use of and necessary thing for strength training






19. 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.






20. What disease is also known as the silent killer






21. Stage 1 hypertension is present if your blood pressure is equal to or greater than what systolic and what diastolic number.






22. 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






23. 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






24. ADEK - if they stay around too much they could damage organs; stored in fat cells. Vitamin A - milk - cheese - fruits and eggs and veggies - Vitamin D - important (extremely) bones helps absorbs calcium in bones; milks and eggs and sunlight salmon -






25. How long should static stretches be held






26. 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.






27. Vitamins - minerals and water






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






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






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






31. Also is Stages of Change; 1. Precontemplation - not considering stopping 2. Contemplation - considering stopping3. Preparation - looking for programs 4. Action - makes a change 5. Maintenance - keep the change for 6 months

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32. Which heart beats less often






33. Isotonic muscle contractions in which the muscles gets shorter as it contracts - such as when a joint is bent and two body parts move closer together






34. 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)






35. 2 knids of people that need to do PNF stretches






36. PRE strengthens your muscles - and it also strengthens something else. What is that






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






38. Lower back and lower abdominal muscles






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






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






41. Give us energy - every grain of carb gives us 4 calories 9 fat calories - broken down into sugars - then enters the blood stream - stored in liver or muscles or is used up.






42. 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






43. 24 - 48 hours after the exercise.






44. Where are those minerals stored first.






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






46. They are highly adaptable and have biochemical and physiological properties of fast and slow twitch fibers






47. How many essential amino acids






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






49. 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






50. 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