This is the lowest caloric intake necessary to sustain life.
What is basal metabolic rate (BMR)? 153
100
In this natural state of equilibrium, the body attempts to maintain balance by constantly reacting to external forces that attempt to disrupt this fine balance.
What is homeostasis? 177
100
This age is based on the person’s functional and physical capacity.
What is physiological age? 213
100
This is the number of years a person is expected to live based on the person’s birth year.
What is life expectancy? 5
100
These tablets, pills, capsules, liquids, or powders contain vitamins, minerals, amino acids, herbs, or fiber that are taken to increase the intake of these substances.
What is supplements? 133
200
A slice of standard white bread has about this many calories.
What is 80 calories? 161
200
This population is some of the most sleep deprived people of all.
What is college students? 175
200
This is the ninth underlying cause of death in the U.S.
What is drug abuse? 199
200
This is a constant and deliberate effort to stay healthy and achieve the highest potential for well-being.
What is wellness? 9
200
*** This is the science that studies the relationship of foods to optimal health and performance ***
What is nutrition? 123
300
A pound of fat represents this many calories.
What is 3500 calories? 153
300
Typically, these types of people often sets their own goals, are self-motivated, try to accomplish many tasks at the same time, are excessively achievement-oriented, and have a sense of time urgency.
What is Type A? 178-179
300
This illegal drug has a chemical structure of 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine.
What is MDMA/ecstasy? 221
300
These are everyday behaviors that people normally do to function in life (e.g., cross the street, sweep floors, lift objects).
What is activities of daily living? 65
300
What’s the seventh most popular adult physical activity in the U.S.
What is stair climbing for exercise? 103
400
This type of Aerobic activity has a caloric expenditure of 0.070 Cal/lb/min.
What is step aerobics? 160
400
This mental exercise can bring about psychological and physical benefits. Scientific studies have verified that this technique induces relaxation and alleviates the harmful physiological effects of stress.
What is meditation? 190
400
This contains anti-cancer substances, increases stool movement, and blunts insulin secretion.
What is fiber? 218
400
This is a “good” cardiorespiratory fitness rating in mL/kg/min for a 35-year-old man.
What is 42-49.9? 35
400
This is the tolerable upper intake level of folate for adults ages 19-70.
What is 1000 mcg? 128
500
In 2007, this was the incidence of obesity in Indiana based on BMI>30 or 30 pounds overweight.
What is 25-29%? 149
500
This popular relaxation technique enables people to relearn the sensation of deep relaxation by tensing and relaxing muscles.
What is progressive muscle relaxation? 188
500
People become susceptible to these diseases that arise in the absence of a healthy immune system that would fight them off in healthy people.
What is opportunistic infections? 223
500
This process is used to permanently change negative behaviors in favor of positive behaviors that will lead to better health and well-being.
What is behavior modification? 15
500
We all stood up for about 9 minutes and did this in class right before Thanksgiving break.