Misc
What do tests (like a 1.5 mile walk/run) by the Cooper Institute for Aerobic Research, measure?
What is aerobic capacity
If a person really wants to improve their current level of fitness, which of the following activities should they take part in:
a. an activity that they don't really like, but are capable of doing
b. an activity that is easy but fun
c. an activity they enjoy, that is challenging but manageable.
What is:
c. an activity they enjoy, that is challenging but manageable.
What activity should you do directly before a workout? (hint: most people would consider this activity to be a a part of their workout)
What is: Warm up
This two word term describes the ability of a muscle to contract repeatedly without becoming fatigued.
What is Muscle Endurance
According to the book, what is the first this a person can do to prevent heat exhaustion (heat related illness) while exercising?
What is: avoid vigorous activity during the hottest art of the day.
Participating in two or more different physical activities to achieve cardiorespiratory fitness is called:
What is Cross Training
This is the energy needed to carry out daily activities such as breathing, blood circulation and sleeping?
What is basal metabolism
According to the book, how much of your daily caloric intake should come from fat sources?
What is: No more than 30%
If a person were trying to reduce risk of developing heart disease, which type of fats should they try to avoid eating too much of?
What are saturated fats.
If a person were lactose intolerant, what foods might they try to consume in order to get enough calcium in their diet?
What is spinach, leafy green vegetables
These organic components of plants that scientists have isolated as being beneficial to human health.
What are phytonutrients
According to the book, in terms of fiber consumption, what do most Americans do?
What is: consume only half as much fiber as they should.
Why is breast feeding the best option for healthy moms and babies?
What is: because breast milk has the precise nutritional composition for the baby's needs.
As the focus on weight control has increased over the past century, the weight of most Americans has done what?
What is: increased
What is the first step toward achieving a positive body image?
What is: appreciating and respecting the natural shape of your body
American food portions are much larger than portions in other countries, and many "single-serving" food packages actually contain more than one serving. What is the best way to make sure that you are eating the serving size that is best for you?
What is: read the food label and nutrition information!
What is a device that measures the number of steps you take called?
What is: a pedometer
These are activities that require a continual supply of oxygen during the activity:
What are: aerobic activities
This term describes how much effort a person expends during a workout:
What is: muscular endurance
These nutrients are elements that are found in the earth:
What are: minerals
These nutrients build and repair body tissues and produce enzymes:
What are: proteins
What does FITT stand for in terms of cardiovascular fitness??
What is: Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type
An example of an anaerobic activity is:
What is: weight lifting
These nutrients provide energy for all bodily functions:
What are: carbohydrates
This is a disorder describing males who have an excessive preoccupation with having a muscular body image:
What is: muscular dysphoria
This type of fat accumulates in the abdominal region:
What is: android fat
Name one factor that influences a person's daily caloric intake needs?
What is: a person's level of activity
These nutrients are necessary in very small amounts to control some body processes and enable the body to produce energy from food:
What are: vitamins
What does RICE stand for?
What is: Rest. Ice. Compression. Elevate.
This term means the relationship of lean body mass to fat:
What is: body composition