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






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






3. Who may need supplements






4. 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






5. 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 -






6. Primary sources come from animals. dietary fats that are usually solid at room temperature and come primarily from animal sources; excessive fat particularly this kind can lead to atherosclerosis cardiovascular disease and breast - prostate and colon






7. Are the transfer stations where oxygen and fuel are released - and waste products - such as carbon dioxide - are removed from the tissues.






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






9. Reduce cholesterol and LDL cholesterol they also decrease levels of HDL






10. (how and why treated)






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






12. 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






13. When there is both an concentric and eccentric contraction what type of PRE is it?






14. 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






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






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






17. Bring your arms into you closer pinching your sides - bring arms in the shape of a diamond






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






19. 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






20. 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)






21. For metabolic syndrome - What is considered low for HDL.






22. Which is the top number diastolic or systolic.






23. 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






24. 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






25. 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 .






26. What are the 2 components of muscle fitness






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






28. DOMS






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






30. 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.






31. Help prevent cancer by absorbing free particals.






32. 10-20% males 17-28% females






33. Which kind of exercise involves muscle shortening but not muscle lengthening






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






35. 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.






36. 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






37. What are the upper chambers of the heart called






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






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






40. Food to which nutrients are added in amounts greater than what would naturally occur in the food






41. 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






42. Calories per gram of protein






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






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






45. 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.






46. If you have been doing 25 push-ups every day for 6 months - are you working on improving your muscle strength






47. What is the largest artery in the body






48. What do tendons connect to






49. 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






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