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Week 2 Nutrition and Weight Management
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02/01/2012

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EXTREME OBESITY
Definition
clinically severe overweight, presenting very high risks to health; the condition of having a BMI of 40 or above; also called morbid obesity
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BOTANICAL
Definition
pertaining to or made from plants; any drug, medical preparation, dietary supplement, or similar substance obtained from a plant
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CELLULITE
Definition
a term popularly used to describe dimpled fat tissue on the thighs and buttocks; not recognized in science
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CALORIE
Definition
the amount of heat energy required to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water 1 degree Celsius
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CALORIE
Definition
a unit of expression of energy equal to 1,000 calories. The amount of heat energy required to raise the temperature of 1 kilogram or liter of water 1 degree Celsius
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KILOCALORIE
Definition
a unit of expression of energy equal to 1,000 calories. The amount of heat energy required to raise the temperature of 1 kilogram or liter of water 1 degree Celsius
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RESTING METABOLIC RATE
Definition
the amount of energy expended while at rest
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THERMIC EFFECT OF FOOD
Definition
the amount of energy expended above RMR as a result of the processing of food for storage and use
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ENERGY EXPENDED DURING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Definition
the amount of energy expended above RMR and TEF associated with physical activity
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BASAL METABOLISM
Definition
the sum total of all the involuntary activities that are necessary to sustain life, including circulation, respiration, temperature maintenance, hormone secretion, nerve activity, and new tissue synthesis, but excluding digestion and voluntary activities
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VOLUNTARY ACTIVITIES
Definition
intentional activities conducted by voluntary muscles
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BASAL METABOLIC RATE
Definition
the rate at which the body uses energy to support its basal metabolism
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ESTIMATED ENERGY REQUIREMENT (EER)
Definition
the DRI recommendation for energy intake, accounting for age, gender, weight, height, and physical activity
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FLEXIBILITY
Definition
the capacity of the joints to move through a full range of motion; the ability to bend and recover without injury
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MUSCLE STRENGTH
Definition
the ability of muscles to work against resistance
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MUSCLE ENDURANCE
Definition
the ability of a muscle to contract repeatedly within a given time without becoming exhausted
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CARDIORESPIRATORY ENDURANCE
Definition
the ability to perform large-muscle dynamic exercise of moderate-to-high intensity for prolonged periods
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MUSCLE POWER
Definition
the efficiency of a muscle contraction, measured by force and time
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REACTION TIME
Definition
the interval between stimulation and response
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AGILITY
Definition
nimbleness, the ability to quickly change directions
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FATIGUE
Definition

temporarily diminished capacity, due to exertion. Muscle fatigue may result from depleted glucose or oxygen supplies or other causes.

 

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OVERLOAD
Definition
an extra physical demand placed on the body; an increase in the frequency, duration, or intensity of an activity.
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HYPERTROPHY
Definition
an increase in size (of a muscle) in response to use
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ATROPHY
Definition
a decrease in size (of a muscle) because of disuse
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AEROBIC
Definition
requiring oxygen
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GROWTH HORMONE
Definition
a hormone produced by the brain's pituitary gland, necessary for growth of body tissues
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TESTOSTERONE
Definition
a hormone produced primarily by the male testes; also produced to a lesser extent by the male and female adrenal gland and by the female ovaries; testosterone produces sexual maturity and functioning in males, and contributes to muscle growth in both sexes
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PROGRESSIVE WEIGHT TRAINING
Definition
the gradual increase of stress placed upon the body with the use of resistance
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VO2 MAX
Definition
the maximum rate of oxygen consumption by an individual
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CARDIAC OUTPUT
Definition
the volume of blood discharged by the heart each minute
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STROKE VOLUME
Definition
the volume of oxygenated blood ejected from the heart toward body tissues at each beat
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EPOC
Definition
excess post exercise oxygen consumption; a measure of increased metabolism (energy expenditure) that continues for minutes to hours after cessation of exercise
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ANAEROBIC
Definition
not requiring oxygen
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LACTATE
Definition
a compound produced during the breakdown of glucose in anaerobic metabolism
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CARBOHYDRATE LOADING
Definition
consumption of a high-carbohydrate diet in a way that enables muscles to temporarily store glycogen beyond their normal capacity
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HIGH CARBOHYDRATE ENERGY DRINKS
Definition
flavored commercial beverages used to restore muscle glycogen after exercise or as a pregame beverage
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BRANCHED-CHAIN AMINO ACIDS (BCAA)
Definition
leucine, isoleucine, and valine; amino acids present in skeletal muscle tissue and theorized to enhance protein synthesis and diminish muscle protein breakdown
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HEAT STROKE
Definition
an acute and life-threatening reaction to heat buildup in the body
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HYPOTHERMIA
Definition
a below-normal body temperature
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HOURLY SWEAT RATE
Definition
the amount of weight lost plus fluid consumed during exercise per hour
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HYPONATREMIA
Definition
a decreased concentration of sodium in the blood
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HEART CRAMPS
Definition
painful cramps of the abdomen, arms, or legs, often occurring hours after exercise; associated with inadequate intake of fluid or electrolytes or heavy sweating
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