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1. Hormone that makes you feel hungry






2. 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 -






3. Why is the blood in the veins blueish and the blood in arteries red






4. 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






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






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






7. 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






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






9. The heart rate reserve method of calculating target heart rate range uses age as well as...






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






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






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






13. These conditions are caused by inactivity - and account for a large percentage of our health care costs.






14. How much blood is in our body?






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






16. What disease is also known as the silent killer






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






18. Percentage carbs in diet






19. 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






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






21. 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






22. 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.






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






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






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






26. What is VO2 max a measure of






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






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






29. Vegetarians who include dairy and eggs in thier diet. they do not have the same concerns as vegans -






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






31. 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






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






33. Kinds of Vegetarians






34. 1 to 2 lbs per week - for example 3500 calories use up to or not eat 500 calories.






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






36. 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






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






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






39. 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






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






41. 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






42. 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 .






43. What is the largest artery in the body






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






45. Which heart beats less often






46. Before you do serious resistance or cardio exercises what should you be SURE to do?






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






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






49. The ability of the muscles to exert an external force or to lift a heavy weight. A fit person can do work or play that involves exerting force - such as lifting or controlling one's own body weight.






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







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