Nutrients
____________ fats are usually solid at room temperature.
Saturated
_________ is a feeling of physical discomfort caused by your body's need for nutrients.
Hunger
The ability to move a joint through its entire range of motion is called ___________.
Flexibility
What type of sugar is the major provider of energy for your cells?
Glucose
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Name 3 science teachers at North Pike High School.
What is one benefit of having a high fiber diet?
It helps prevent constipation, may reduce the risk of colon cancer, and it may prevent heart disease.
Why are fad diets not the best option for losing weight?
They do not take into account proper nutrition and other health issues. They also are not sustainable long term.
Which part of your body receives the most benefits from regular physical activity?
Your heart
When designing a dinner, the majority of your plate (45-65%) should consist of which nutrient?
Carbohydrates
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______________ is a condition in which the bones gradually weaken.
Osteoporosis
BMR stands for ________________? How does muscle mass affect BMR?
Basal Metabolic Rate; The more muscle mass a person has the more calories the person burns even at rest.
_____________ are chemicals that block pain messages from reaching your brain.
Endorphins
____________ is a waxy, fatlike substance found only in animal products.
Cholesterol
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Why is a spider not considered an insect?
_________ is a mineral that helps strengthen bones; __________ is a mineral that is associated with high blood pressure
Calcium; Sodium
Name and explain the three eating disorders we discussed in class.
Anorexia nervosa- The person does not eat enough and leads to extreme weight loss
Bulimia- The person goes on uncontrolled eating binges then purges the food from their stomach; Weight stays constant
Binge eating disorder- the person regularly eats large amounts of food. Leads to excessive weight gain.
Compare and contrast aerobic and anaerobic exercise. Give an example of each.
Aerobic- Ongoing physical activity that raises breathing/heart rate. Examples include swimming, jogging, and brisk walking.
Anaerobic- Intense physical activity that lasts only for a few seconds to a few minutes.
Examples include sprinting, doing push-ups, and lifting weights.
Explain how eating sardines could be a source of calcium.
Calcium is used by the body to strengthen bones and sardines are eaten whole so you get an amount from eating them.
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Name 5 current starting NFL quarterbacks.
We discussed seven minerals needed in significant amounts. Name four of them.
Calcium, sodium, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, chlorine, and sulfur
Come to the board and write the formula to calculate BMI
BMI= weight/height^2 x 703
*WEIGHT (in lbs)
*HEIGHT (in inches)
Name the five components of physical fitness.
Cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition
What requirements must a person meet to be considered obese?
They must be an adult with a BMI of 30 or higher
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Who was the second president of the United States?