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Frage | Antworten |
aerobic | activities that move large muscle groups and make the heart and lungs work harder ie. running |
anaerobic | exercise that does not improve or is not intended to improve the efficiency of the body's cardiovascular system ie. weight lifting |
cardiorespiratory | relating to or involving the heart and lungs |
duration | how long something lasts |
endurance | the ability of muscles to keep doing an activity |
exhausted | extremely tired or worn out |
fitness | a combination of qualities that allow an individual to meet the physical demands of life |
flexability | the ability of joints to move through a full range of motion |
frequency | how often something occurs |
heart rate | the number of times the heart beats in a set period of time (usually 1 min) |
intensity | the level of effort required to perform an activity |
amino acids | the building blocks of all proteins |
anemia | lack of iron in the blood |
antibodies | The protein that helps fight infection |
calcium | Mineral that strengthens bones |
cancer | A disease that occurs when body cells grow in an out of control way |
carbohydrates | A compound that provides the most efficient energy for your body |
cardiovascular | Involving the heart and blood vessels |
cholesterol | a waxy fat that is made by animals and can cause heart disease |
chronic disease | Illness that lasts for a long time, may recur often, and can be treated but not cured |
complete protein | a food that contains all 9 essential amino acids |
colon cancer | Can result when you don't get enough fiber in your diet |
complex carbohydrates | Gives your body lasting energy; takes longer to break down |
deficiency | a lack or shortage |
dehydration | excessive loss of fluid in the body |
diabetes | when the body's ability to use carbs/sugar is impaired |
fat | one of the 6 essential nutrients; it's where our body's store extra energy |
fat soluble | vitamins that are stored and released as needed; easier to overdose on |
fiber | Helps move waste out of the body |
glucose | What your body breaks food down into so it can get energy to your cells |
heart disease | When your heart and / or blood vessels aren't working properly |
hemoglobin | The protein that helps carry oxygen in your blood |
heredity | what you get from your relatives genes |
high blood pressure | When the pressure against the blood vessel walls is higher than normal |
empty calories | Foods that have very few nutrients but a lot of calories from sugar or fat |
endosperm | The part of grain that is used to make white bread |
incomplete protein | a food that does not contain all 9 essential amino acids |
insulin | A hormone that helps your body use the sugar in your blood |
iron | An important mineral that carries oxygen in your red blood cells |
lactose | The natural sugars found in milk / milk products |
minerals | Inorganic (non-living) compounds that your body needs |
nutrients | water, vitamins, minerals, protein, carbohydrates, and fat |
nutrition | The study of diet and health |
overweight | When your waist measurement is more than half of your height in length |
pancreas | The gland that makes insulin |
protein | Used by the body to make skin, muscle and bone as well as many other things |
Saturated fat | The kind that comes from animals and is solid at room temperature |
simple carbohydrates | Gives your body immediate energy; quick and easy to break down |
sodium | also known as salt |
sucrose | another name for table sugar |
trans fat | The WORST kind, that keeps baked foods crispy |
unsaturated fat | The best kind of fat that comes from plants and fish; liquid at room |
vitamins | Organic (living) compounds that your body needs |
water soluble | Vitamins that are circulate easily in your blood; excess leaves in your urine |
bran | The part of whole grains that contains the fiber |
calorie | The amount of energy in food |
nutrient dense | Foods that have few calories but lots of nutrients |
whole grain | when all 3 parts of the kernel are still included |
germ | The part of grain that has healthy fats and antioxidants |
vegan | a person who eats only plant based foods; no meat, eggs, dairy |
vegetarian | a person who eats mostly plants, and sometimes eggs and/or dairy |
keratin | The protein that is important for hair and fingernails |
partially hydrogenated oil | A harmful substance made by chemically changing the structure of a good fat |
HDL (high density lipoprotein) | The good kind of cholesterol |
LDL (low density lipoprotein) | The bad kind of cholesterol |
muscular strength | the amount of force muscles exert when they contract |
muscular endurance | how well a muscle can keep performing work or doing an activity |
body image | The way people see their bodies, and how that feel about what they see |
bingeing | To consume a large amount in a brief period of time |
compulsive | when there is a desire too strong to resist |
purge | to get rid of something |
anorexia | an eating disorder charactized by being underweight, fear of gaining weight, and a distorted body image |
bulimia | an eating disorder that involves repeated, secret, bingeing of large amounts and then purgeing or excessive exercise to prevent weight gain |
body dysmorphic disorder | Having a disorted or exaggerated view of the appearance of one's body |
osteoporosis | When bones become porous and brittle (easy to break) |
1 serving of fruit | 1.5 - 2.5 cups |
1 serving of vegetables | 2 - 4 cups |
1 serving of protein | 5 - 7 ounces |
1 serving of grains | 5 - 10 ounces |
1 serving of dairy | 3 cups |
water needed in a day | half your body weight, in ounces |
how much protein you need in a day | 0.38 times your body weight |
# of calories in a gram of fat | 9 calories |
# of calories in a gram of protein | 4 calories |
# of calories in a gram of carbohydrates | 4 calories |
How do you find your target heart rate range? | 220 - your age = ______ x .6 = 60% 220 - your age = ______ x .8 = 80% |
Dietary Guidelines: Make half your plate ________ | fruits and vegetables |
Dietary Guidelines: Eat less _________ | salt |
Dietary Guidelines: Eat less _________ | fat |
Dietary Guidelines: Eat less _________ | added sugar |
Dietary Guidelines: Balance your ____________ | calories |
Dietary Guidelines: Make half your grains _________ | whole |
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