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chapter 11: nutrition for physically active lifestyles Flashcards

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physical activity

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movement that results from skeletal muscle contraction

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exercise

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physical activities that are usually planned and structures for a purpose

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physical fitness

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ability to perform moderate-to-vigorous-intensities activities for a reasonable amount of time, without becoming excessively fatigued

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healthy adults under 65 years of age should perform:
moderate intensity physical activity for at least ___ min a week
or
vigorous intensity physical activity for at least ___ min a week
and
____ exercises that focus on major muscle groups at least ___- a week

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150
75
strength, twice

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intensity

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refers to the level of exertion used to perform an activity

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intensity influenced by

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duration and type of physical activity as well as body weight

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methods of determining intensity include

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physical signs such as breathing rate, ability to chat with others during the activity
use a percentage of your age-related max heart rate

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calculate your age-related maximum heart rate

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subtract age from 220

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target heart rate zone

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range of heart rate that reflects the intensity of exertion during physical activity

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moderate intensity

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target zone is 64-76% of age-related maximum heart rate

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vigorous intensity

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target zone is 77-93% of age related maximum heart rate

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physical activity pyramid: top

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sedentary activity
sitting, driving, watching TV, use a computer, texting, talking on the phone

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physical activity pyramid: second from top

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light recreational activity
2-3 days/week
bowling, walking, line dancing, doing yoga

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physical activity pyramid: third from top

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aerobic exercise (running, cycling, in line skating, stair stepping), flexibility exercise (stretching, lunges, toe touches, shoulder rolls), strength exercise (bicep curls, tricep presses, squats, lunges, push ups)

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physical activity pyramid: bottom

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activities of daily living
gardening, raking leaves, mowing the lawn, walking the dog, cleaning the house, playing with your children

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aerobic exercise

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physical activities that involve sustained, rhythmic contractions of large muscle groups
raise HR

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aerobic exercise examples

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running, jogging, rapid walking, swimming

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strength exercise

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activities that increase muscle mass and strength, can increase bone mass

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flexibility exercise

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activities that can improve the ROM of joints

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cells obtain energy through a series of chemical reactions that breakdown

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glucose, fatty acids, amino acids, alcohol

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some of the energy stored within is captured in the high energy compound

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ATP

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ATP forms when

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an inorganic phosphate groups bonds with ADP

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glucose can be catabolized under conditions that are

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anaerobic or aerobic

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glucose catabolization involves

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oxidation

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first stage of glucose oxidation occurs under
anaerobic conditions
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glycolysis anaerobic involves
breaking down a glucose molecule to form two pyruvate molecules
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glycolysis: if oxygen is available
each pyruvate undergoes further oxidation in a stepwise series of chemical pathways
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pyruvate moves from the cytoplasm into
mitochondria
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in mitochondria, pyruvate is completely oxidized forming
ATP, CO2, H2O
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primary source of direct energy for all cells
ATP
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why is glucose a better fuel than fatty acids for intense, brief exercise
cells require more oxygen to metabolize fatty acids during short, intense exercise, lungs and heart cannot deliver enough oxygen to muscles for them to use much fat for energy
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three major energy systems
PCr-ATP system lactic acid system oxygen system
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PCr-ATP system anaerobic or aerobic
anaerobic
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lactic acid system anaerobic or aerobic
anaerobic
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oxygen system anaerobic or aerobic
aerobic
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PCr-ATP energy system
high energy compound used to reform ATP under anaerobic conditions
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Per supplies energy to muscles for
10 seconds during intense events jumping, lifting, throwing, sprinting
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in anaerobic conditions, glucose is converted to pyruvate and then to
lactic acid, back to glucose
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lactic acid: ATP formed can sustain
maximum physical exertion for 10-180 seconds
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lactic acid is converted to
lactate
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during lactic acid conversion, ___ form
hydrogen ions
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most lactate enters the bloodstream, ___ removes it and converts it to
liver, glucose
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during _____ exercise, muscle cells can completely metabolize glucose
low to moderate
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oxygen energy system produces ____ more ATP than during anaerobic
18 times
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aerobic system provides energy for
intense activities lasting 2 min or longer
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when in use, example of activities: ATP
at all times all types
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when in use, example of activities: PCr
all exercise initially, short bursts of exercise shot put, high jump, bench press
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when in use, example of activities: anaerobic
high intensity training, 10-180 sec 100 meter dash
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when in use, example of activities: aerobic
2min-3hours, higher the intensity higher the use basketball, swimming, jogging
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when in use, example of activities: fat
at rest exercise lasting more than a few minutes low to moderate intensity physical activity sitting, 30 min brisk walk
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when in use, example of activities: protein
low amounts during all exercise slightly more during endurance exercise especially when carb fuel is lacking long-distance running
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aerobic capacity
maximal oxygen intake during vigorous physical exertion
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simple way to know when you are nearing your aerobic capacity
when you engage in vigorous exert to the point that you cannot carry on normal conversation
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aerobic capacity can be increased by
engaging in an endurance training program that gradually increases the intensity level of activities
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primary fuel when at rest or engaged in low to moderate intensity activities
fat
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main fuel for high intensity activities
carbohydrate
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___ contributes a small amount of energy with slightly more used during endurance exercise
protein
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training influences the ratio of ____ that muscles use during endurance exercise
glucose to fatty acids
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walking uses more fat or carbs
fat
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weight lifting uses more fat or carbs
fat
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2 hour run uses more fat or carbs
carb
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hard cycling for an hour uses more fat or carbs
carb
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championship basketball uses more fat or carbs
carbs
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100-meter hurdles use more fat or carbs
fat
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genetic endowment
inherited physical characteristics that can affect physical performance
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factors that influence athletic performance
genetic endowment, mental and physical training, diet
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sports nutrition
focuses on applying nutrition principles and research findings to improve athletic performance
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males generally need at least ___kcal/kg/day females need ____
50, 45-50
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methods to determine if energy intake is adequate
record food intake monitor body weight
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fat should supply ____% of energy
20-35
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to maintain adequate muscle glycogen and support moderate-to-vigorous-intensity activity for 1-3 hours athletes should consume ____g carb/kg/day
6-10
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an athlete who weighs 80 kg (176lb) needs how many grams of carb per day
6x80=480 8x80=800 480-800 g/day
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about 1-4 hours before an event lasting longer than 1 hour, eat a meal that
provides 1-4g of carb/kg BW
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carbohydrate loading
practice of manipulating physical activity and dietary patterns 3-7 days before an event to increase muscle glycogen stores
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increased muscle glycogen delays fatigue
during events lasting more than 90 mins
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vigorous exercise lasting >60 mins depletes
glycogen stores
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carbohydrate consumption during event recommendation
30-60g per hour of activity
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avoid concentrated sources of fructose due to
potential for gastrointestinal upset
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carbohydrate during exercise recovery goal
replenish muscle glycogen stores
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carb for exercise recovery recommendation
6-12g/kg BW
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post event meal sources
starchy foods
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sources for quick glycogen replenishment
sports drinks, fruit, fruit juices choc milk
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athletes need ___g of protein/kg BW/day
1.4-2.0
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protein sources
milk, other dairy, lean meat, dietary supplements that contain whey, casein, soy, egg protein
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AI for water
young females: 11c/day young males: 15.5c/day
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water needs vary depending on
sport, fitness level, environmental conditions
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heat cramps
heat related illness characterized by painful muscle contraction
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earliest symptom of heat related illness
heat cramps
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heat exhaustion
heat related illness that can occur after intense exercise in warm, humid conditions
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heatstroke
most dangerous form of heat related illness and a medical emergency
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heat exhaustion occurs especially when
fluid and salt intakes are inadequate
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heat cramps signs and symptoms
painful muscle cramps, heavy sweating, tiredness, thirst
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heat exhaustion signs and symptoms
dark urine, cool, moist skin, weakness, light headedness or dizziness, headache, nausea/vomiting
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heatstroke signs and symptoms
dry, hot, red skin, fever, rapid, shallow breathing, confusion, irrational behavior, seizures, loss of consciousness
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to reduce the risk of heat related illness
avoid exercising in extremely hot, humid conditions and replace fluid losses
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to estimate the amount of fluid needed to replace water loss during exercise
weigh yourself before and after
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drink _____ cups of water for each pound of body weight lost during exercise
2.5-3
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sodium and other electrolytes found in sports drink help
maintain blood volume, enhance water and carbohydrate absorption, stimulate thirst
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sports drinks are recommended when athletes
perform high intensity physical activity for >1 hour
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oxidative stress may contribute to
muscle fatigue and damage
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_____ may stimulate the body's natural antioxidant defense system
intense exercise
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iron is needed to
produce RBC, transport O2, obtain energy
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___ deficiency can negatively affect athletic performance
iron
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athletes at risk for iron deficiency include
females, distance runners, those who follow low calorie or vegetarian diets
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sports anemia
temporary condition resulting from an increase in plasma rather than an iron deficiency
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vegans and people who restrict intake of milk and dairy products can have
marginal or low calcium intakes
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females who have irregular or no menstrual cycles may be deficient in
estrogen
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weight bearing exercise increases bone density but ___ is needed to maintain healthy bones
estrogen
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ergogenic acid
foods, devices, dietary supplements, or drugs used to improve physical performance
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few ergogenic aids that have been shown to enhance performance
sufficient water and electrolytes, carbohydrates, balanced and varied diet
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most widely used ergogenic aid
caffeine
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caffeine benefits
raises blood fatty acid levels, enhances ability of skeletal and heart muscles to contract, increase mental alertness
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caffeine adverse effects
shakiness and rapid heart rate, sleep disturbances, diarrhea and frequenct urination, potential withdrawal symptom
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NCAA bans use of
caffeine
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initiation stage time frame
first 3-6 weeks
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incorporate short periods of physical activity into your daily routine
initiation stage
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initiation stage goal
spend at least 150 mins in moderate-intensity activities each week
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improvement stage time frame
next 5-6 months
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begin improvement stage by
exercising at an intensity near the lower end of your target heart rate zone
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maintenance stage time frame
end of improvement stage
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maintenance stage
fitness goals reached, may not seem to be making further gains
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warm up
5-10 mins, stretch, anticipated activity at low intensity
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aerobic exercise type
exercise should increase heart and breathing rates and involve rhythmic movements of large muscle groups in the legs
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aerobic workout duration
20-30 mins, 10-min intervals OK
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aerobic workout frequency
number of times activity is performed per week, at least 5
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aerobic workout intensity
moderate
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aerobic intensity progression
gradual increase in the frequency, intensity and duration of exercise that occurs over a period
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aerobic workout cool down
stretch 5-10 mins
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strength training ___ days a week
at least 2
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strength training: perform _____ exercises with ___ repetitions that strengthen ______
8-10 8-15 major muscle groups of upper and lower body
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variety
activities with difference muscle groups
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people who exercise regularly can reduce their risk of type two diabetes. true or false?
true
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sports drinks are not useful for fluid replacement. true or false?
false
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protein is the body's preferred fuel for muscular activity. true or false?
false
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heatstroke is a serious illness that requires immediate professional medical treatment. true or false?
true
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while at rest, skeletal muscles metabolize more glucose than fat for energy. true or false?
false
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