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1. 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)






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






3. You need it in cell walls - used for digestion - making hormones and part of nerves. Like a waxy substance but not fat but like looks like it - cant be used as an energy source - HDL and LDL high density lip protein total > 200






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






5. Where are those minerals stored first.






6. For men and women is 17-25






7. What are minerals mostly made from






8. What are the upper chambers of the heart called






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






10. Forms: milk - edamame - tofu - benefits: 1 8/9 essential amino acids almost a complete protein - 2 phytochemicals - heart disease - bone health - immune system. fiber - 4 vitamins and minerals - A iron - Ca Zink - B vitamins.






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






12. Servings of protein






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






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






15. Carbohydrates - fat and protein.






16. ADEK - if they stay around too much they could damage organs; stored in fat cells. Vitamin A - milk - cheese - fruits and eggs and veggies - Vitamin D - important (extremely) bones helps absorbs calcium in bones; milks and eggs and sunlight salmon -






17. 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






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






19. How often per minute at rest does the heart beat in a normal person.






20. 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






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






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






23. 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






24. 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






25. 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 -






26. 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






27. Special name antioxidants - (How they affect vegans)






28. Hormone that makes you feel hungry






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






30. Calories per gram of protein






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






32. 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.






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






34. Which is a good use of and necessary thing for strength training






35. Cant make them in our body - good for our brain - liver and kidney reduce growth sunflower - soy beans - and corn






36. 1 to 2 lbs per week - for example 3500 calories use up to or not eat 500 calories.






37. 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.






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






39. 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






40. Not regulated by FDA (food and drug administration) can make any claims - spend $ - no benefit - may be bad for you.






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






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






43. 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






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






45. Does not appear in plants - it is man made they shoot hydrogen into the vegetable oil. harmful effects are raises LDL which may lead to plaque build up also known as atherosclerosis. If the readings of trans fat in a product are less than .5% compani






46. It strengthens bones and makes teeth more resistant to decay. Most public water systems are treated with fluoride - so that it is a good source. too much fluoride can damage teeth - so do not swallow toothpastes or mouthwashes with fluoride in them.






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






48. Who invented the 6-20 scale for RPE






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






50. Exercise/ moving around - digestion - Basal Metabolic Rate







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