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1. 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.






2. (how and why treated)






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






4. Heredity does not affect your destiny - genetics loads the gun but lifestyle pulls the trigger. so there are things that you inherent but how you ultimately live can affect your look






5. Clinical term that implies higher normal levels of body fat and potential risk for development of obesity. values of a 25 BMI are considered overweight 66% of U.S.






6. 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






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






8. Hormone that makes you feel hungry






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. 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 -






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






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






13. Total cholesterol 200 - healthy HDL 50 or above - Healthy LDL less than 100 -healthy triglycerides less than 150






14. 24 - 48 hours after the exercise.






15. 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






16. What are the lower chambers called






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






18. If you have been doing 25 push-ups every day for 6 months - are you working on improving your muscle strength






19. 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 -






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






21. 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






22. What are the 2 components of muscle fitness






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






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






25. 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 .






26. 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.






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






28. The deposition of materials along the arterial walls; a type of arteriosclerosis






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






30. What are proteins made of






31. Percentage of fat in diet






32. Having both eccentric and concentric contraction which PRE is it?






33. 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.






34. Is considered to be the best indicator of cardiovascular fitness - and aerobic physically activity is the preferred method for achieving it






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






36. 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






37. Percentage of protein for diet






38. How much blood is in our body?






39. Help prevent cancer by absorbing free particals.






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






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






42. Bring your arms into you closer pinching your sides - bring arms in the shape of a diamond






43. Metabolic fitness and Bone integrity






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






45. 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






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






47. 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






48. 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






49. 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






50. Calcium most abundant mineral - it takes up to 2% of our body weight - and is found mostly in the bones and teeth - with some also in tissue like muscles and organs. calcium moves muscles - clots blood and fires nerves. dairy products: bok choy - bro