Health Exam 2 Review
Order by
57 terms
Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 combining foods such as beans and rice to consume the right amino acids is called what? | Mutual Supplementation |
| What are the 3 groups of fats? | Saturated (solid) Mono-unsaturated () Poly-unsaturated (oils) |
| The human body needs how many essential minerals? | 20 |
| The human body needs how many specific vitamins? | 11 |
| Pilates, one of the most popular training exercises taught in health clubs today, is most strongly associated with what type of exercise training? | core strength |
| What is FITT | Frequency Intensity Time Type |
| What are the 5 components of fitness that hhelp establish health benefits | cardio respiratory fitness / muscular strength / muscular endurance / flexibility / body composition |
| Obesity is defined as having a body mass index higher than what? | 30 |
| The main provider of energy for the brain and nervous system is? | Glucose |
| The main purpose of protein is to... | build and maintain body tissue |
| The ability to perform daily living activities with vigor is known as? | Health-related fitness |
| The 4 components of cardio respiratory training are what? | F - Frequency I - Intensity T - Time T - Type |
| Pilates, one of the most popular training exercises taught in health clubs, is most strongly associated with what exercise training? | Core-strength |
| You can turn light activity into moderate activity by increasing what? | Intensity |
| At what age does weight typically begin to decline for males and females? | 60 |
| What is the greatest influence on the growth of weight problems in America? | The growing availiability of unhealthy foods |
| For a person who is trying to lose weight, a weight loss of __ lbs per week is healthy | 1 to 2 |
| Eating disorders are most likely to develop during which stage of life? | Adolesence |
| A person who perceives himself as insufficiently muscular in appearance regardless of actual muscle size, is said to have what? | Muscle Dysmorfia |
| Julia consumes huge meals throughout the day then hits the gym for hours. What does she have? | Non-purging type Bulimia Nervosa |
| Bulimia is associated with an imbalance in __, chemicals such as sodium and potassium that help conduct electricity in the body. | Electrolyte |
| Oxygen in the body is metabolized to produce unstable molecules. These molecules are called what? | Free Radicals |
| T or F: The USDA recommends 2 servings of fish per week | True |
| T or F: One should inhale when muscles are relaxed and exhale when initiating lifting/pushing motion | True |
| T or F: Physical activity has little influence on mood | False |
| T or F: Food served in restaurants are higher than at home | True |
| T or F: studies show a high associationg between people watching TV and being overweight | True |
| What condition carries the highest death rate? | Anorexia Nervosa |
| The most important part of treating an eating disorder is what? | Psychological counseling |
| What complication from Anorexia is considered irreversible | Bone Loss |
| What is energy balance? | Relationship between caloric intake and output |
| T or F: Fats are the body's main source of energy | False |
| The __ __ are a set of nutritional standards used on food labels | Daily Values |
| Most food reactions are caused by food __, which are less severe than food allergies | Intolerances |
| Which of the following disorders has been recognized as a psychological disturbance that leads to obesity? A. bing eating disorder B. Muscle dysmorphia C. activity disorder D. bulimia | A. Binge eating disorder |
| The female athlete triad is composed of 3 conditions, in the following order: | disordered eating, amenorrhea, osteoporosis |
| The type of stretching done in hatha yoga and recommended for general fitness purposes is what? | static stretching |
| What are the 3 main body types? | Mesomorphic (stocky/muscular) Ectomorphic (tall, thin) Endomorphic (short, fat) |
| The most significant drop in physical activity occurs when? | Last few years of high school and the first year of college |
| Participation in one sport to improve performance in another | Cross-training |
| Capacity of a muscle to exert force repeatedly over a period of time | Muscular Endurance |
| Capacity of a muscle to exert force against resistance | Muscular Strength |
| Strength training that conditions the body torso from the neck to the lower back | Core-strength training |
| The ability to perform specific skills associated with various sports and leisure activities | Skill-related fitness |
| The point at which you are stressing your cardiorespiratory system for optimal benefit but not overdoing it is called | Target heart rate |
| ACSM recommends that people exercise at a target heart rate between __ to __ of their maximum heart rate | 55% to 90% |
| Proteins composed of ample amounts of all the essential amino acids | Complete Proteins |
| Saturated fats tend to raise what? | LDL's and Triglycerides |
| Unsaturated fats tend to lower what? | LDL's |
| What raises levels of high-density lipoproteins (HDL) | monounsaturated fats (oils) |
| The ACSM stresses the importance of physical activity for the disabled for 2 reasons. What are they | counteract the detrimental effects of bedrest and maintain optimal functioning of organs |
| All are functions of water EXCEPT a. helping to regulate body temperature b. lubricating moving parts c. absorb and transprt nutrients d. provide energy to CNS | D. Does not provide energy for the nervous system |
| Statement about sodium intake | Up to 75% of dietary sodium comes from salt added to processed food |
| The most common symptom of food poisoning | Nausea, vomiting and fever |
| Chemicals derived from plants that prevent degenerative diseases | Phytochemicals |
| Lipids that have been chemically modified through the process of hydrogenation so they remain solid | Trans fatty acids |
| lipids that are liquid at room temp and semisolid or solid when refrigerated | monounsaturated fats |
First Time Here?
Welcome to Quizlet, a fun, free place to study. Try these flashcards, find others to study, or make your own.