Physical Fitness 1
An inability to sleep.
Insomnia
A substance in food that provides energy or helps form body tissue.
Nutrient
A state in which the body has lost more water than has been taken in.
Dehydration
Name the three macro nutrients.
Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.
An addictive chemical found in all tobacco products.
Nicotine
A disease that develops gradually and continues over a long period of time.
Chronic Disease
Class of energy giving nutrients that includes sugars, starches, and fiber.
Carbohydrates
This technique increases blood flow to muscles and ligaments, and increases heart rate.
A class of nutrients that contain carbon and are needed in small amounts to maintain health and allow growth.
Vitamins
A disease that causes a person to lose control of his or her drinking behavior.
Alcoholism
What is caused by training too much, too intensely, or too quickly for your ability?
Overtraining
A class of nutrients that are chemical elements that are needed for certain processes, such as enzyme activity and bone formation.
Minerals
The term for the number of times an exercise is repeated.
Repetitions
Type of fat that can cause weight gain and can increase your blood cholesterol levels and your risk of heart disease.
Saturated Fats
The period of human development during which people become able to produce children.
Puberty
The body's internal system for regulating sleeping and waking patterns.
Circadian rhythm
On average how many glasses of water is recommended each day?
8
Name each part of the FITT principle.
Frequency, intensity, time, and type.
The state of not having enough of a nutrient to maintain good health.
Nutrient deficiency
Cells in the blood whose primary job is to defend the body against disease.
White blood cells
What are the 5 components of fitness?
Body composition, flexibility, muscular strength, muscular endurance, Cardiorespiratory endurance.
What are the six classes of nutrients?
Carbohydrates, protein, fats, vitamins, minerals, water.
What is the target heart rate for a 20 year old?
220-20 = 200
200 x .6 = 120
200x .85 = 170
Which four vitamins are fat-soluble vitamins?
A, D, E, and K
Hormone that causes cells to remove glucose from the bloodstream.
Insulin