Nutrition and Fitness (Cardiovascular System)

Question 1

Nutrient

Answer 1

A substance that the body needs to regulate bodily functions, promote growth, repair body tissues, and obtain energy

Question 2

Metabolism

Answer 2

Chemical process by which your body breaks down food to release this energy

Question 3

Aerobic Exercise

Answer 3

WITH the presence of oxygen. Can continue without immediate fatigue

Question 4

Anaerobic Exercise

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Lack of oxygen and produces waste. High intensity interval training

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3 Types of Carbohydrates

Answer 5

Simple Carbs, Complex Carbs, Fibers

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2 Types of Fat

Answer 6

Unsaturated fats, saturated fats

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Muscular Endurance

Answer 7

Sustained muscle contractions. Less than 90 seconds

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Muscular Strength

Answer 8

Amount of force to an applied resistance. 0-15 seconds

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Flexibility

Answer 9

Ability to extend or flex at a joint. Improves posture and prevent injuries.

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Body Composition

Answer 10

Percentage of bone, fat, muscle, and water in your body. Muscle and bone are denser than fat

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Cardiovascular Endurance

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Aerobic exercises for a prolonged period of time. Efficiency of circulatory and respiratory systems working for 90+ seconds

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What does FITT stand for?

Answer 12

1. Frequency
2. Intensity
3. Time
4. Type

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What does the FITT principle help you do?

Answer 13

Plan your workout and achieve your fitness goals

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6 Classes of Nutrients

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Supply energy: Carbohydrates, fats, proteins

Help Process: Vitamins, minerals, and water

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Specificity

Answer 15

How you train to benefit your goals

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Overload

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Adding weight so you earn more muscular strength

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Progression

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Increasing the amount of weight as you progress in your workout

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Exercises benefitting fat burn

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Cardio (Running, swimming)

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Compound Exercises

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Exercises that work more than one specific muscle

Question 20

Isolated Exercise

Answer 20

Exercises that work a specific muscle

Question 21

Blood Vessels

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Artery: Carries blood away from the heart
Veins: Take blood back to the heart

Question 22

Parts of Blood

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Plasma: 55% water
Red blood cells: Carry oxygen
White blood cells: Fight disease
Platelets: Help clotting

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Unsaturated fats

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Mostly liquid at room temperature. Vegetable oils, nuts, and seeds. Monounsaturated fats and Polyunsaturated

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5 Components of Fitness

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Body Composition, Cardiovascular Endurance, Muscular Endurance, Muscular Strength, and Flexibility

Question 25

How does oxygen travel though your body?

Answer 25

From the mouth or nose, to the lungs, to the heart, to all the body, back to the heart, back to the lungs and out