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Exam 2
Chapters 5,6,7 HEALTH
36
Health Care
Not Applicable
09/27/2006

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