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Flashcards by RaeAnn Thompson, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by RaeAnn Thompson
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| Question | Answer |
| 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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