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1. For the purposes of diagnosing metabolic syndrome - What is considered high blood pressure.






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






3. Help prevent cancer by absorbing free particals.






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






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






6. When doing an isotonic exercise - should you breathe in on the effort - or out on the effort.






7. Which is the top number diastolic or systolic.






8. What is VO2 max a measure of






9. Percentage of protein for diet






10. What are proteins made of






11. 2 knids of people that need to do PNF stretches






12. Percentage carbs in diet






13. 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






14. 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.






15. What do ligaments connect to






16. 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






17. I have been doing 2 sets of 8 reps each with 8-lb. weights - how might I apply the principle of progression






18. Behavioral goal is associated with something you do - example is 30 minutes of brisk walking 6 days a week for the next 2 weeks; an outcome goal is associated with a physical characteristic example would be to lowering your body weight






19. What kind of stretch helps to improve long term flexibility safely - with no help from others






20. Contain all of the essential amino acids - along with most of the others. examples are meat - dairy products - and fish






21. Both: are chemicals the body need to function; Minerals are needed in larger quantities (pounds - versus ounces of vitamins) - minerals are not destroyed - broken down or transformed in the body; minerals cannot be made by the body - have to get from






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






23. 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






24. Calories per gram Carbs






25. Hormone that makes you feel hungry






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






27. 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






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






29. 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






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






31. Osteoarthritis - breast cancer - uterine cancer - cervical cancer - intracranial hypertension - risk of cataracts - decrease life by 18-10 years. Android Northern above belly button Gynoid Southern below belly button - where fat is placed.






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






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






34. 1. Isotonic 2. Isometric 3. Isokenetic






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






36. 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






37. Calories in a pound






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






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






40. DOMS






41. Also known as neutraceuticals - products that contain these medically beneficial compounds - because they are a combination of pharmaceuticals and food.






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






43. It is not true that the ______ you do a strength exercise - the more it builds your muscles






44. Increase exercise - strength and cardio - reduce calorie intake - decrease fat - sugar and alcohol






45. Type of muscle contraction in which the muscle changes length - either shortening (concentrically) or lengthening (eccentrically)






46. 5 organs or systems all be fit; heart - lungs - blood vessels - blood and muscles






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






48. 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






49. 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.






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