Basics
What is fitness?
ability to do daily activities with energy
How many categories of nutrients are there?
6
True or false: A plank is an example of an isometric movement
True or False: Improved heart rate is a result of regular exercise.
True
Can our bodies produce minerals?
No
What is a benefit of exercise?
- self-esteem - weight management
- improve HR - improve metabolism
- stress relief - improve immune system
- muscle strength - stronger heart/lungs
- better mood
How many calories per gram of carbohydrates?
4
Muscle contraction and repeated movements describes which type of exercise? (isometric, isotonic, or isokinetic) Pushups are an example
Isotonic
Which component of health refers to full range of motion in joints?
Flexibility
What are the two types of micronutrients we have talked about?
vitamins and minerals
What are the six types of nutrients?
carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, water
How many calories per gram of fat?
9
Which component of health refers to the ratio of muscle vs fat?
body composition
The acronym FIT stands for
Frequency - Intensity - Time
This type of nutrient is provides us with calories that we can use for energy
Macronutrient
BMI compares _____________ to ______________
How many calories per gram of protein?
4
The sit and reach test measures which component of health?
Flexibility
Which component of health refers to the ability of a muscle to perform without fatigue?
Which type of cholesterol is "bad" cholesterol?
LDL
What are the 5 components of health?
cardiovascular, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, body composition
If a person weights 200 pounds, how much water is it suggested they drink per day?
100 ounces
Aerobic exercise means with or without oxygen?
with oxygen
Anaerobic exercise means with or without oxygen?
without oxygen
How many amino acids are not essential?