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1. 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






2. What disease is also known as the silent killer






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






4. Stretches but then comes back to its original state like a rubber band






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






6. 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






7. 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






8. Percentage of fat in diet






9. 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 -






10. 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)






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






12. 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






13. What are the upper chambers of the heart called






14. Type of muscle contraction in which the muscle remains the same length. Also known as static contraction.






15. What are the lower chambers called






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






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






18. 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






19. 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






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






21. 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






22. 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






23. 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






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






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






26. Recommended frequency for flexibility exercises - and What is the minimum






27. 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.






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






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






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






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






32. 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






33. Occurs 24 hours after exercise






34. What are the 2 components of muscle fitness






35. Some arsenic is found in these - (how big in country - draw backs of drinking bottled water)






36. What does MET stand for






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






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






39. Each additional pound of muscle you build increases your basal metabolic rate by How many calories per day.






40. How often per year does the heart beat in a normal person?






41. What is a normal healthy blood pressure






42. Who may need supplements






43. 3 pieces of equipment in the fitness center that helps with functional balance






44. Carbohydrates - fat and protein.






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






46. Which heart beats less often






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






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






49. 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






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