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| the study of nutrients in food and in the body |
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| kilocalorie; measurement of energy |
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| chemical substances or nourishing elements found in food |
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| compounds composed of carbon, hydrogen, & oxygen used by the body to create 90% of its energy |
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| sugars found naturally or added in the processing of foods |
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| non digestible complex carbohydrate needed to keep the digestive system in good working order |
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| important source of energy for the body found in fruits, vegetables, legumes & grains |
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| fats mainly found in animal products; increase levels of blood fat cholesterol |
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| organic substances essential for normal growth |
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| disease fighting vitamins that protect the body from the harmful effects of free radicals |
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| vegetarian, who eats no meat products @ all. |
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| condition in which a person has an excessive amount of body fat; usually 30% above recommended |
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| an eating disorder involving extreme weight loss-- @ least 15% below reccommended |
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| eating disorder; consume large amounts over short time followed by, self-induced vomiting or taking laxatives |
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| general capacity to adapt and respond favorable to physical effort |
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| 5 components are: body composition, cardiovascular endurance, muscular flexibility, muscular strength, & muscular endurance. |
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| frequency, intensity, time & type of workout applied to each of the physical fitness components |
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| activity that requires oxygen to produce the necessary energy to carry out the activity |
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| the beginning phase of each workout session that helps the body progress gradually from rest to exercise |
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| the ending phase of a workout that helps the body progress gradually from exercise to rest. |
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| heartbeats per minute while @ rest |
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| the number of heartbeats desired during exercise for maximum benefit. |
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| the ability of a joint to move freely through its full range of motion |
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| technique in which muscles are relaxed & lengthened gradually through a joints complete range of motion and held for a short time (10-60 seconds) |
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| recommended treatment for acute injuries Protect. Rest. Ice application. Compression. Elevation. |
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