Exam 2 Flashcards
What are the six classes of nutrients?
Carbs, Proteins, Lipids, Water, Vitamins, and Minerals
How many calories per gram are in Carbs?
4
How many calories per gram are in fats?
9
How many calories per gram are in proteins?
4
What is the equation for calculating a BMI?
BMI=weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared multiplied by 703
What percent of American adults are obese?
39%
How many calories are stored in 1LB of fat?
3500
What is the formula for estimating max heart rate?
220-age
What is in sports drinks that is not in water?
electrolytes
What are the four main chambers of the heart?
Left atrium left ventricle right atrium right ventricle
What is the difference between physical activity and exercise?
Physical activity is any movement carried out by the skeletal muscles, Exercise is planned, structured repetitive and intentional.
Define the FITT principle.
Frequency, Intensity, Time and Type
Explain the physical activity guidelines.
150 mins of moderate intensity excercise, or 75 mins of vigourous intensity excercise, aerobic activity in bouts of 10 minutes, resistance 2-3 times a week
Explain how blood flows through the body.
Right Atrium, Right ventricle, lungs, left atrium, left ventricle
What is HITT training?
High-Intensity Interval Training