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Miscellaneous
Diet pt. 1
Diet pt. 2
Body Comp./Weight Management
Cardiovascular Fitness
100

What is considered "good" cholesterol and what is considered "bad" cholesterol?

Good: HDL

Bad: LDL & VLDL

100
Which food group (macronutrient) should you eat the most of? (Hint: its the major source of energy for work and cell maintenance)

Carbohydrates

100

What percentage of fat, protein, and carbohydrates should we consume?

Approx. 

<30% fat

20% protein

50% carbohydrates

100

What is the minimal essential fat for men & women?

Men-3%

Women-12%

100

What is the best indicator of cardiovascular fitness?

VO2max

200

How have advances in modern technology affected the general population?

TVs, Phones, Computers-We'd rather sit in comfort scrolling than physical activity

Cars-We don't have to walk everywhere like we used to. We can have things shipped to us so we don't have to leave out house (food delivery, grocery delivery)

Elevators/Escalators-Modern comfort of not having to climb stairs to get to where we're going

200

What are the water soluble vitamins?

B complex & C
200

What are the fat soluble vitamins?

Vitamins A D E K

200
Name two methods for measuring body comp.
BMI, Skinfolds, BodPod, DXA scans, Hydrostatic weighing, Bioelectical Impedance Analysis (BIA)
200

Why should we cool down following a cardio workout? When should the cool down occur?

Why: to help prevent blood pooling in the legs & to prevent lightheadedness

When: after the cardio workout-no time limit

300

How do you properly lift a heavy object off the floor?

Maintain a neutral spine, keep object close, feet shoulder width apart, bend the knees & lift with the legs
300

Is the typical American diet too low in complex carbohydrates or protein?

Complex Carbohydrates

300

What are the primary functions of each macronutrient? (Protein, Carbohydrates, Fat)

Proteins: build & repair tissue (muscles)

Carbohydrates: Primary source of energy

Fats: Energy source, transport of fat soluble vitamins, heat preservation

300

How many calories need to be cut back in a week to lose one pound? How many per day?

Week-3500cal

Day-500cal

300

What is Ms. Willsey's estimated maximal HR? (She's 28)

192 bpm

400

Describe the concept of willpower

Self-control; Believed that self-restraint against impulses can be built up like a muscle (slowly and gradually)

Stress, anxiety, and depression and anger all decrease willpower

Willpower is a limited resource

People tend to have the most willpower in the morning

400

What are the "good" dietary fats and unhealthy fats?

Good fats: poly & monounsaturated fats

Unhealthy fats: Saturated & trans fats

400

When a person uses protein instead of a combination of all macros as a source of energy, what happens?

Weight loss as water weight

400

What defines a healthy weight?

A weight that doesn't threaten a person's health

400

According to FITT guidelines, what constitutes an adequate cardio workout?

3x week, 30min, moderate intensity (target HR zone), aerobic activity

500
What is the name of the area of the brain responsible for memory and learning? Exercise increases academic success in this part of the brain.

The Hippocampus

500

How many calories are in 1 gram of Carbohydrates, Protein, & Fat?

Per 1g of Alcohol?

4, 4, 9, 

7kcal

500

State the characteristics of sports drinks vs. energy drinks

Sport: Includes electrolytes & are good for use following exercise

Energy: Loaded with sugar and caffeine, don't drink after exercise

500

What waist circumference measurements lead to a higher risk of disease for men & women?

Men: >40in

Women: >35in

500

What unit is VO2 measured in?

ml/kg/min

OR

L/kg/min