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1. 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






2. 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






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






4. Damages the kidneys-body has to process more nitrogen - leaches calcium from bones only from meat - environmental costs/ effects






5. 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)






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






7. Calories per gram Carbs






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






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






10. What do ligaments connect to






11. Lower back and lower abdominal muscles






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






13. Consuming calories in amounts equal to the number of calories expended. individuals who want to increase lean body mass need to increase caloric intake while carefully increasing the intensity and duration of their physical activity.






14. 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






15. 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.






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






17. What doesnt cause DOMS






18. Muscle fitness (endurance and strength) - cardiovascular - flexibility and body composition






19. What disease is also known as the silent killer






20. 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






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






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






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






24. 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






25. 10-20% males 17-28% females






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






27. How long should static stretches be held






28. Iodine - it is needed to avoid a thyroid disease called goiter - because that was the leading reason for rejecting recruits during WWI - the government decided to add it to table salt in 1924 - and that has just about eliminated the disease -






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






30. A training technique used to develop explosive power. It consists of isotonic -concentric muscle contractions performed after a prestretch or an eccentric contraction of a muscle; greater stimulus to their muscles and improve their body's ability to






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






32. If you are using the HIT method of training you would normally do How many sets






33. How many amino acids are there






34. (Progressive Resistance Exercise) the type of physical activity done with the intent of improving muscle fitness.






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






36. 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






37. Calories per gram of protein






38. Book suggests doing resistance exercises slowly - How many seconds do they suggest for concentric contractions






39. When do people with no interventions such as exercise program reach their maximum strength






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






41. Percentage carbs in diet






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






43. How much blood is in our body?






44. Who may need supplements






45. Hormone that makes you feel hungry






46. 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.






47. Which muscle fibers can help you excel at jumping for rebounds in basketball






48. 24 - 48 hours after the exercise.






49. What are the 2 components of muscle fitness






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