A's 1 Flashcards
Abdominal obesity
Excessive storage of abdominal fat. Usually indicated by a waist circumference of >40 inches (102cm) in men and >35 inches (88cm) in women
Abduction
Movement away from the midline of the body
Absolute strength
The maximal amount of weight an individual can lift one time
Absorption
The uptake of nutrients across a tissue or membrane by the gastrointestinal tract
Acceptable macronutrient distribution range (amdr)
The range of intake for a particular energy source that is associated with reduced risk of chronic disease while providing intakes or essential nutrients
Acclimation
Physiological adaptation to an unfamiliar environment and achievement of a new steady state.
Acetylcholine
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
Actin
Thin contractile protein in a myofibril
Action
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
Active listening
Mode of listening in which the listener is concerned about the content, intent, and feelings if the message
Active recovery
Continuing to move immediately after an exercise segment is completed but at a lower intensity
Activities of daily living (adl)
Activities normally performed for hygiene, bathing, household chores, walking, shopping, wine similar activities
Acute
Descriptive of a condition that usually has a rapid onset and a relatively short and sever course; opposite or chronic
Acute myocardial infarction (ami)
A myocardial infarction resulting from acute obstruction of a coronary artery
Adduction
Movement towards the midline of the body
Adenosine triphosphate (atp)
A high energy phosphate molecule required to provide energy for cellular function. Produced both aerobically and anaerobically and stored in the body
Adequate intake (ai)
A recommended nutrient intake level that, based on research, appears to be sufficient for good health
Adhesion
A fibrous band of scar tissue forming between two surfaces
Adherence
The extent to which people follow their plans or treatment recommendations. Exercise adherence is the extent to which people follow an exercise program
Adipocyte
A fat cell
Adiponectin
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
