Fitness
The type of exercise where muscle cells use, and require more, oxygen in order to continuously move.
What is Aerobic Exercise.
All foods have some trace of this essential nutrient. It is highest in fruits and vegetables.
What is Water?
The body's main source of energy (simple & complex)
What are Carbohydrates?
Most essential nutrient for survival.
What is Water?
Consuming too much sugar.
What is Diabetes?
Promotes rest, improves self-esteem, reduces stress, improves immune system, promotes social skills.
What are benefits of physical fitness.
Citrus foods such as strawberries, peppers, broccoli and oranges are high in this vitamin.
What is Vitamin C?
The nutrient the body uses to build and repair muscle and other tissues.
What is Protein?
These vitamins are absorbed and stored in fat reserves within the body.
What are Fat Soluble Vitamins (A,D,E,K)?
Consuming too little could lead to brain, skin, vision and female fertility issues.
What is Fat?
The ratio of lean body mass vs. fat mass.
What is Body Composition?
Milk, cheese and yogurt are foods high in this mineral.
What is Calcium?
A simple carbohydrate, found in natural and synthetic foods.
What is Sugar?
This vitamin assists calcium and promotes strong bone growth.
What is Vitamin D?
Consuming too much sodium (salt) increases one's chances of this.
What is High Blood Pressure?
Exercising within this zone helps maximize fitness benefits, especially cardio respiratory benefits.
What is Target Heart Rate Zone?
Meat, fish, milk and eggs are classified as this type of protein.
What is Complete Protein?
The preferred source of energy for the brain, also provides insulation and protection of organs.
What is Fat?
This nutrient helps build hemoglobin in the blood. Can be found in meats and dark green-leafy vegetables.
What is Iron?
Consuming too little calcium and vitamin D. Higher risk for females.
What is Osteoporosis?
When you stress the body in a way it is unaccustomed to, the body will adapt to better handle the amount of stress the next time.
What is the Fitness Overload Principle?
Nutrient found in most vegetables; the body doesn't process & absorb it, resulting in feeling full longer.
What is Fiber?
A complex carbohydrate found in grains and beans.
What is Starch?
This nutrient is essential for thyroid regulation and helps maintain homeostasis of fluids and electrolytes in the body.
What is Sodium?
Consuming too much of these (2 answers) increases the risk of developing heart disease, the #1 disease killer in America.
What are Saturated and Trans Fats