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Nutrition Chapter 1
Nutrition Chapter 1
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Undergraduate 2
09/27/2009

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antipromoters
Definition
Compounds that block the actions of promoters, agents associated with the development of certain diseases.
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cytokines
Definition
Small proteins or peptides produced in cells. Secreted by the immune system.
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doping
Definition
Use of drugs in sports in attempts to enhance performance.
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epidemiological research
Definition
Study of populations to determine the relationship of various risk factors to epidemic diseases or health problems.
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ergogenic aids
Definition
Work-enhancing agents that are used in attempts to increase athletic or physical performance capacity.
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exercise
Definition
Form of structured physical activity generally designed to enhance physical fitness; exercise usually refers to strenuous physical activity.
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experimental research
Definition
Study that manipulates an independent variable (cause) to observe the outcome on a dependent variable (effect).
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health-related research
Definition
Components of physical fitness whose improvement have health benefits. Cardio, body comp, flexibility, muscular strength and endurance.
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malnutrion
Definition
Poor nutrition that may be due to inadequate amounts of essential nutrients. Or to many calories leading to obesity.
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meta-analysis
Definition
Statistical technique to summarize the findings of numerous studies in attempt to provide a qualitative based conclusion.
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nutrient
Definition
Substance found in food that provide energy, promote growth and repair, and regulate metabolism.
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nutrition
Definition
Study of foods and nutrients and their effect on health, growth, and development of the individual.
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physical activity
Definition
Any activity that involves human movement: in relation to health and physical activity is often classifies as structured and unstructured.
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physical fitness
Definition
Set of abilities individuals possess to perform specific types of physical activity.
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promoters
Definition
Substances or agents necessary to support or promote the development of a disease once it is initiated.
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Prudent Health Diet
Definition
Diet plan based upon healthful eating principles that is designed to help prevent or treat common chronic diseases. Particularly heart disease and cancer.
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quackery
Definition
Misrepresentation of the facts to deceive the consumer.
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risk factor
Definition
Factors that increase the risk for a given disease. Cigarette > lung cancer.
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Sedentary Death Syndrome (SeDS)
Definition
Term associated with the sedentary lifestyle and related health problems that predispose to premature death.
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sports nutrition
Definition
Application of nutritional principles to sport with the intent of maximizing performance.
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sports-related fitness
Definition
Components of physical fitness that, when improved, have implications for enhanced sport performance, such as agility and power.
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sports supplements
Definition
Supplements marketed to athletes and physically active individuals.
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structured physical activity
Definition
Planned program of physical activity usually designed to enhance physical fitness.
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unstructured physical activity
Definition
Many of the normal physical activities that are generally not planned as exercise, walking to work. climbing stairs, gardening etc..
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