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Details Title: Exam 2 Description: Chapters 5,6,7 HEALTH Total Flash Cards: 36 Created: 09/27/2006 13:39:02	To study from this set of flash cards, or to create your own your own study flash cards, register HERE. If you are already a registered user, CLICK HERE.
Cards Term visceral fat Definition fat deep inside abdominal cavity.raises bad cholesterol Term subcutaneous fat Definition fat right beneath the skin Term basal metabolic rate Definition number of calories you need to sustain your body at rest Term hunger Definition physiological Term appetite Definition psychological Term leptin Definition helps regulate appetite Term compulsive overeating Definition keep eating even though you may be full Term binge eating Definition eating large amounts of food Term peak age range of anorexia nervosa Definition 14-18 Term bulimia nervosa Definition binge eating and then vomiting or taking laxitives to lose weight Term 5 components of fitness Definition aerobic endurance, body comp, muscular end, muscular strength, muscular flex Term benefits of exercise Definition increases repspiratory capacity, muscle strength and tone, circulation. reduces blood pressure, body fat and cholestoral. improves mood, digestion andc metabolism Term osteoperosis Definition use high impact workout to reduce Term freuquency Definition how often Term isometric Definition muscle stays same length. pushing against a rock Term isokinetic Definition same speed Term isotonic Definition weight lifting Term target heart rate Definition 60%-85% Term static stretching Definition hold Term passive stretching Definition not exerting force Term active stretching Definition stretching a muscle by contracting another Term anabolic steroids Definition derivatives of testosterone Term bod pod Definition lab method, measures air displacement Term cups of fruit a day Definition 2 Term protein Definition essential nutrient thats basic framework for muscles nails and bone Term lean tissue Definition bone muscle and organs Term saturated fat Definition fat that stays solid at room temp Term complete proteins Definition provides all 9 essential amino acids Term organic Definition food w/o chemicals Term macronutrients Definition carbs fats proteins water Term micronutrients Definition vitamins and minerals Term carbs Definition provide brain and body with glucose. 4 calories. simple-sugar Term fats Definition HDL- good cholesterol unsaturated- liquid at room temp 9 calories per gram Term trans fats Definition unsaturated, adds hydrogen to make it saturated Term pyramid Definition grains- 6 ounces veg- 2.5 cups fruits- 2 cups milk- 3 cups meat and beans- 5.5 Term botulism Definition from improper canning