Health - PA and Nutrition Flashcards
aerobic
exercises that include, running, swimming, dancing, and cycling
sedentary
a way of life that includes little to no physical activity
cardiorespiratory endurance
is used for a mile run
nutrition
the process by which the body breaks down and uses food
protein
nutrients that help build and maintain body cells and tissues
food/protein
where we get the nine essential amino acids
specificity
particular exercises that benefit particular areas of the body
sit and reach test
a good way to measure your flexability
calories
units of heat that measures the amount of energy available in food and used by the body
carbohydrates
starches and sugars present in food
fats, oils, sweets
NOT food groups
progression
gradual increase in weight, time, repetitions, or sets necessary to achieve higher levels of fitness
physical fitness
the ability to carry out daily tasks and have energy left over
amino acids are to proteins as ______ are to fat
lipids/fatty acids
arteries
where excessive cholesterol is deposited in the body
eight
how many glasses of water you should drink each day
P.R.I.C.E (protection, rest, ice, compression, elevation)
used for minor injuries
overload
working the body harder than normal
vitamins
compounds that help regulate many vital health processes, including digestion, absorption, and metabolism of other nutrients
twenty five
the amount (grams) of fiber that is recommended daily
muscular endurance
the ability of your muscles to perform physical tasks over a period of time without tiring
body composition
the ratio of body fat to lean tissue
cool down
performing a __________ will help get your heart rate to a resting state
twenty five, twenty five, thirty five, fifteen
My Plate diagram
calcium
a mineral that helps your bones and teeth stay strong
