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Weight Control
Final Exam
31
Fitness
Undergraduate 3
04/30/2014

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Term
What is the body type for a hard-gainer?
Definition
Ectomorph
Term
What deficiency is very common where seafood is limited?
Definition
Omega-3
Term
What kind of oils can help sustain shelf-life?
Definition
Hydrogenated
Term
You should perform a high number of reps with little rest to work on what?
Definition
Muscular Endurance
Term
What percentage of an average person's metabolism is from their resting metabolic rate?
Definition
60%
Term
When dieting, men should consume a minimum of _____ calories per day, and women should consume a minimum of _____ calories per day.
Definition
1800; 1200
Term
What equation refers to the number of calories you consume vs. the number of calories you burn?
Definition
Caloric balance
Term
How do you calculate your maximum heart rate?
Definition
220 - age
Term
A risk factor for high fructose corn syrup is:
Definition
Type 2 diabetes, not metabolized by the liver well, increases risk of obesity
Term
Eating properly can be catabolic: True of False?
Definition
False, it's anabolic. (nutrients building back)
Term
Two things that may make a diet unhealthy are:
Definition
low calories, encourages ketosis, discourages exercise, complete elimination of any macronutrient, extreme
Term
What requirements double during pregnancy?
Definition
Folic acid
Term
Low folic acid in a pregnant mother is linked with what problem?
Definition
Spinal bifida
Term
A _____ is a specific amount of food defined by common measurements and is listed on nutrition labels.
Definition
Serving size
Term
What is the amount of food you actually eat called?
Definition
Portion
Term
What should the first step in dieting be?
Definition
Clean up your diet
Term
Exercise is catabolic: True or False?
Definition
True
Term
Iron deficiency can cause what?
Definition
Anemia, brittle nails, headaches, confusion
Term
Two ways you can stimulate your metabolism are:
Definition
Eat breakfast, eat frequently, exercising, gaining muscle
Term
How many calories are in a gram of fat?
Definition
9
Term
What helps calcium to absorb and speeds wound healing?
Definition
Vitamin D
Term
What does BMI stand for?
Definition
Body Mass Index
Term
How is BMI calculated?
Definition
Weight in kilograms/Meters squared
Term
Is BMI a good indication of health status?
Definition
No
Term
What fats are solid at room temperature?
Definition
Saturated
Term
What fats are liquid at room temperature?
Definition
Unsaturated (poly and mono)
Term
How many pounds per week is a proper amount of fat to lose?
Definition
1-2 pounds
Term
How many calories are in a gram of protein and carb?
Definition
4
Term
How many calories does a gram of alcohol have?
Definition
7
Term
Name two things that could slow your metabolism.
Definition
Skipping meals, skipping breakfast, not getting enough water, not exercising, losing muscle, eating unhealthy
Term
What improves bone health?
Definition
calcium
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