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1. Calories per gram of protein






2. Milo of Crotona is an example of what two principles






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






4. Challenge muscles more than normal - to get improvement






5. Which heart beats less often






6. 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






7. 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






8. 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 .






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






10. 1. Isotonic 2. Isometric 3. Isokenetic






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






12. Smooth - cardiac and skeletal






13. Slow twitch (Type I)fast twitch (Type IIb) intermediate Twitch (Type IIa)






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






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






16. Ability of muscles to exert themselves repeatedly. A fit person can repeat movements for a long period without undue fatigue.






17. What disease is also known as the silent killer






18. Which is the top number diastolic or systolic.






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






20. The amount of energy expended at rest is referred to 1






21. 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






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






23. 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.






24. How many amino acids are there






25. Percentage carbs in diet






26. 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






27. Phosphorous - it is 2nd most abundant mineral in our bodies. it is found in every cell and it is needed for strong bones - teeth and metabolism - also vitamin B can only be activated when it is attached when it is attached to phosphorus. we need abou






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






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






30. 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






31. Refers to a person's body type. One researcher (Sheldon) suggested that there are three basic body types: ectomorph (linear) - mesomorph (muscular) - and endomorph (round)






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






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






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






35. Upper blood pressure number - often called working blood pressure. it represents the pressure in the arteries at its highest level just after the heart beats






36. 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






37. Metabolic fitness and Bone integrity






38. A hormone that makes you feel full; plays a crucial role in altering appetite and in speeding up or slowing down the metabolism. some people are resistant to this because of genetics






39. 10-20% males 17-28% females






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






41. 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






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






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






44. For metabolic syndrome - What is considered high for triglycerides






45. What do tendons connect to






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






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






48. Monounsaturated or polyunsaturated fats that are usually liquid at room temperature and come primarily from vegetable sources.






49. Fruits - veggies - beverages - watermelon - pineapples - apples - oranges - grapes - lettuce - cucumbers - carrots - celery.






50. Hormone that makes you feel hungry