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






2. What is VO2 max a measure of






3. 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






4. Give us energy - every grain of carb gives us 4 calories 9 fat calories - broken down into sugars - then enters the blood stream - stored in liver or muscles or is used up.






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






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






7. Are essential to life but needed in very small quantities - amount less than a teaspoon; iron - zinc - copper - iodine - selenium - manganese - fluorine - chromium - molybdenum. are needed in smaller amounts - we have less than 1 teaspoon of them in






8. The fat that your body needs to function. Regulation - 5% males 10% females - is necessary for temperature regulation - shock absorption and the regulation of essential nutrients - including vitamins ADEK.






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






10. Lower back and lower abdominal muscles






11. 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.






12. 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






13. Hardening of the arteries due to conditions that cause the arterial walls to become thick - hard and nonelastic.






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






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






16. What is the largest artery in the body






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






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






19. 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






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






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






22. 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






23. Ratings of Perceived Exertion






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






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






26. 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






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






28. Lots of sugar not many other nutrients 'sweets' table sugar - cookies - cake and ice creams. bad for your teeth






29. How much blood is in our body?






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






31. 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.






32. The amount of energy expended at rest is referred to 1






33. How many vitamins are there?






34. A dark-colored adipose tissue with many blood vessels - involved in the rapid production of heat in hibernating animals and human babies






35. How long should static stretches be held






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






37. 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






38. 3 pieces of equipment in the fitness center that helps with functional balance






39. Which kind of PRE is used when you do lunges with no free weights






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






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






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






43. Help you digest slowly (complex fibers) - blood sugar level even - prevent constipation whole foods - glycemic - are good because they have vmfp - vitamins - minerals fibers and Phytochemicals






44. The recommended frequency for CV exercise if your goal is to attain good fitness






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






46. 1. Isotonic 2. Isometric 3. Isokenetic






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






48. What is the average resting heart rate in the US






49. Excessive loss of water from the body - usually through perspiration - urination - or evaporation ; sometimes water out of cells - to maintain blood pressure and volume. cells shrink - body tissue begin to dry out - cells start to shrivel and malfunc






50. Help prevent cancer by absorbing free particals.