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






2. 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)






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






4. Also is Stages of Change; 1. Precontemplation - not considering stopping 2. Contemplation - considering stopping3. Preparation - looking for programs 4. Action - makes a change 5. Maintenance - keep the change for 6 months

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5. 5-8 strength ( More weights less reps) 8-12 general fitness (HIT enough weight to fatigue the muscles) 12-25 endurance (less weight more reps)






6. The lower blood pressure number - often called 'resting pressure' It is the pressure in the arteries at its lowest level occurring just before the next beat of the heart.






7. Blood pressure above 130/85 - a fasting blood sugar level of 100 or higher - blood triglycerides of 150 or above






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






9. Hormone that makes you feel hungry






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






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






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






13. If you want to strengthen your muscles and increase your muscle mass (hypertrophy) - you should do How many repetitions per set/ How many sets






14. DOMS






15. 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






16. What are the lower chambers called






17. Percentage carbs in diet






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






19. 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 -






20. Why is the 'heart rate reserve method -' of calculating training pulse rate considered more accurate than the 'percentage of maximum heart rate' method






21. What does MET stand for






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






23. 5 organs or systems all be fit; heart - lungs - blood vessels - blood and muscles






24. You need to replenish these when you are exercising over an hour or when it is very hot outside - you definitely need to when you have been exercising for more than 3 hours; pretzels will help.






25. How much bottled water is said to come from the same sources as municipal water.






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






27. 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






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






29. Occurs 24 hours after exercise






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






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






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






33. Muscles work in pairs - if you are working one muscle - what do we call its pair? (on the other side of the body) Chest vs Upper Back - Biceps vs Triceps - Quadriceps vs Hamstrings - Abductors vs Aductors - Anterior Deltoids vs Posterior Deltoids






34. Metabolic fitness and Bone integrity






35. 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






36. How long should static stretches be held






37. Left Ventricle - aorta - small blood vessels - capillaries - veins - right atrium - right ventricle - left atrium - left ventricle






38. How many essential amino acids






39. 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.






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






41. 24 - 48 hours after the exercise.






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






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






44. Static - ballistic - PNF - and Range of Motion






45. Carbohydrates - fat and protein.






46. What is the largest artery in the body






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






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






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






50. Refers to a person's body type. One researcher (Sheldon) suggested that there are three basic body types: ectomorph (linear) - mesomorph (muscular) - and endomorph (round)