Trends in Fitness and Nutrition Final Flashcards
Six Essential Nutrients
Carbohydrates, Protein, Vitamins, Minerals, Fats and Oils, Water
How many calories does it take to store one pound of fat?
3,500
Main Source of Energy
Carbohydrates
Nutrients for Muscle Growth
Protein
What is the most abused mineral?
Sodium, otherwise known as salt.
“Energy In” is equivalent to?
Energy Out
Serving Size of Meat
Deck of Playing Cards
Serving Size of Pasta
Diameter of a Nickle
Serving Size of Rice
Size of a Tennis Ball
Serving Size of Cereal
Size of a Baseball
Serving Size of Condiments
Size of a Matchbook
Are all supplements healthy?
False!
Anaerobic
Carbohydrate Burning: Intense physical activity that lasts only a few seconds to a few minutes.
Aerobic
Fat Burning: Involves continuous activity lasting for at least 20-30 minutes.
Five Components of Fitness
Cardiovascular Endurance, Body Composition, Muscular Strength, Muscular Endurance, Flexibility
What does F.I.T.T. stand for?
Frequency-Intensity-Time-Type
What problems do steroid usage contribute to?
- Acne.
- Baldness.
- Growth of Facial hair and Deepening of Voice: Women
- Shrinking of Testicles: Men
- Development of Brest in Men.
- Unpredictable anger Outburst
What muscle would a bench press engage?
Pectoralis Major
What are the muscle found on the posterior side of the quadriceps known as?
Hamstrings
What are three most important parts of a food label?
- Serving Size
- Percent Daily Value
- Calories
Why are low calories meals not always the healthiest?
Low calorie meals tend to lack essential nutrients, and are usually high in sugar and salt. Low calorie meals can be empty calories.
What did you learn from the class?
Throughout the term, the trends in fitness class emphasized the importance of physical and mental health, taught through various projects and notes. From this class, I have learned how substitutions made to a dish/meal can take a unhealthy item, and give it more nutritional value without changing the taste. I also learned how to create an effective workout plan that can work the key muscles found within the body. Through this class, I found how the five components of fitness including Cardiovascular Endurance, Muscular Strength, Muscular Endurance, Flexibility, and Muscular composition can work hand in hand to overall provide a lean physic that can allow one to feel healthy and happy.
