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1. Women 8 cups and men 12 cups






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






3. Calories per gram of protein






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






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






6. 2 knids of people that need to do PNF stretches






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






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






9. Lower back and lower abdominal muscles






10. 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






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






12. 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






13. Tends to deteriorate with age - and this is partly due to corresponding declines in muscle strength - range of motion - and a lower ability to coordinate muscle movements.






14. 3 pieces of equipment in the fitness center that helps with functional balance






15. Important for bone information and metabolism






16. You need to replenish these when you are exercising over an hour or when it is very hot outside - you definitely need to when you have been exercising for more than 3 hours; pretzels will help.






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






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






19. Meaning you have a good heart and are not at risk for getting heart disease or diabetes






20. 1 to 2 lbs per week - for example 3500 calories use up to or not eat 500 calories.






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






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






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






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






25. Servings of protein






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






27. 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 -






28. 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






29. 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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30. Why is the blood in the veins blueish and the blood in arteries red






31. What should you feel when doing flexibility exercises






32. If Peter weighs 167lbs and is doing an activity requiring 4 MET; How many calories is he expending per hour on that activity.






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






34. When doing chin-ups on the chin up bar what kind of PRE is it






35. Nine basic amino acids that the human body cannot produce and that must be obtained from food sources.






36. Help prevent cancer by absorbing free particals.






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






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. How many essential amino acids






40. What is it that keeps blood from rushing down to your feet in between heart beats.






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






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






43. 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






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






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






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






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






48. 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






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






50. 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