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Question 1

Abdominal obesity

Answer 1

Excessive storage of abdominal fat. Usually indicated by a waist circumference of >40 inches (102cm) in men and >35 inches (88cm) in women

Question 2

Abduction

Answer 2

Movement away from the midline of the body

Question 3

Absolute strength

Answer 3

The maximal amount of weight an individual can lift one time

Question 4

Absorption

Answer 4

The uptake of nutrients across a tissue or membrane by the gastrointestinal tract

Question 5

Acceptable macronutrient distribution range (amdr)

Answer 5

The range of intake for a particular energy source that is associated with reduced risk of chronic disease while providing intakes or essential nutrients

Question 6

Acclimation

Answer 6

Physiological adaptation to an unfamiliar environment and achievement of a new steady state.

Question 7

Acetylcholine

Answer 7

A white crystalline neurotransmitter and derivative of choline that is released at the ends of nerve fibers in the somatic and parasympathetic nervous systems and is involved in the transmission of nerve impulses in the body

Question 8

Actin

Answer 8

Thin contractile protein in a myofibril

Question 9

Action

Answer 9

The stage of the transtheoretical model of behavior change during which the individual is actively engaging in a behavior that was started less than 6 months ago

Question 10

Active listening

Answer 10

Mode of listening in which the listener is concerned about the content, intent, and feelings if the message

Question 11

Active recovery

Answer 11

Continuing to move immediately after an exercise segment is completed but at a lower intensity

Question 12

Activities of daily living (adl)

Answer 12

Activities normally performed for hygiene, bathing, household chores, walking, shopping, wine similar activities

Question 13

Acute

Answer 13

Descriptive of a condition that usually has a rapid onset and a relatively short and sever course; opposite or chronic

Question 14

Acute myocardial infarction (ami)

Answer 14

A myocardial infarction resulting from acute obstruction of a coronary artery

Question 15

Adduction

Answer 15

Movement towards the midline of the body

Question 16

Adenosine triphosphate (atp)

Answer 16

A high energy phosphate molecule required to provide energy for cellular function. Produced both aerobically and anaerobically and stored in the body

Question 17

Adequate intake (ai)

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A recommended nutrient intake level that, based on research, appears to be sufficient for good health

Question 18

Adhesion

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A fibrous band of scar tissue forming between two surfaces

Question 19

Adherence

Answer 19

The extent to which people follow their plans or treatment recommendations. Exercise adherence is the extent to which people follow an exercise program

Question 20

Adipocyte

Answer 20

A fat cell

Question 21

Adiponectin

Answer 21

A hormone related to energy metabolism regulation that facilitates the action of insulin by sending blood glucose into the body’s cells for storage or use as fuel, thus increasing the cells insulin sensitivity or glucose metabolism