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components of fitness
cardio respiratory endurance, flexibility and muscle strength
physical fitness
body's ability to respond or adapt to the demands of stress of physical effort.
cardio respiratory endurance
ability of the body to perform prolonged, large muscle, dynamic exercise at a moderate to high levels of intensity.
muscular endurance
ability to sustain a given level of muscular tension over time.
exercise intensity
how hard you work when you exercise.
target heart rate for endurance exercise
is a range based on your maximum heart rate.

Reducing risks of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.

increasing soluble fiber intake, increasing physical activity and decreasing saturated fat intake
American College of sports medicine recommends
2 to 3 days per week workout to develop strength.
when developing a weight training program
8 to 12 repetitions are recommended for each exercise
stretching exercises
each exercise stretch should be held for at least 30 seconds.

essential fat in males

is 3 to 5% of total body weight
essential fat in females
8 to 12% of total body weight and
persons with a body mass indexof 26.5
is classified as overweight.
contribute to weight gain and loss
roles of diet, exercise and emotional factors.
recommended for weight management.
eating 4 to 5 small meals per day, including breakfast and snacks
anorexia
Associated with the fear of gaining weigh
increased risk for chronic disease
people who store their body fat in their abdomen
carbon monoxide
is the ingredient tobacco smoke that limits oxygen use in the body.
carcinogen
a chemical that causes cancer only in combination with other chemicals.
Caucasians
have the highest rate of smokeless tobacco use.
making a will
personal considerations in preparing for death
cellular death
means the termination of metabolic processes.
testator
the person who makes the will
intestate
the person having made no legal will
if someone dies without a will
the state will distribute all the property according to state rules.
persistent vegetative state
a condition of profound unconsciousness with no reasonable hope for improvement
four Rs
reduce, recycle, reuse, rethink
rapid population growth
the core reason for many of today's environmental problems.
factors that limit population growth
energy water and food
non-human factors
contribute to air pollution such as forest fires, dust storms and plants
his or her behavior
the single most important factor in determining an individual's level of wellness
prevention
The treatment considered to be most effective against modern health problems
conduct a self assessment
the first step in improving wellness by lifestyle management
intimacy
the ability to share feelings and emotions without fear of projection from another.
denying the reality of problems
leads to psychological problems
people with established identities
are able to form intimate and lasting relationships, communicate, and love and be loved
indication of emotional intelligence
recognizing feelings as they occur
commitment
is vital to a lasting relationship
110/70
optimal blood pressure for young adults
smoking
increases your cardiovascular risk by reducing the level of high-density lipoprotein's, increasing blood pressure, and increasing heart rate
exercise
can alter your blood fat levels by raising your high-density lipoproteins
men are at a higher risk of stroke and heart disease then women
because of estrogen levels in women.
aspirin
can reduce inflammation, decrease buildup in the vessels, and has a anti-clotting agent
people over 20 years of age
should have their cholesterol checked every five years.
amino acids
are the building blocks of proteins
10 to 35% of your total daily calories.
recommended daily intake of proteins
weight bearing exercises should be done
when it comes to building strong bones
children in single-parent families
are more likely to have academic difficulties than two-parent families
oncogene
is a gene involved in the transformation of a normal cell into a cancer cell.
ways to reduce the risks of colon cancer
increasing his intake of fruits and vegetables, being physically active, using aspirin and ibuprofen regularly.
HPV
infection that puts women at risk for cervical cancer

ways to reduce the risks of skin cancer

avoiding prolonged exposure to the sun, avoiding sunburns, avoiding prolonged exposure to the sun
lung cancer
is most common cause of death in the United States on all cancer deaths.
CD4 T-cell counts
show the status of the immune system in someone with HIV infection.
psychological health and physical health
are intertwined
consider seeking professional help
if a person is still emotionally distressed weeks after a tragic event
during the stress response
your hearing and vision become more acute, your liver releases more sugar into the blood, your hearing and vision become more acute, and your air passages dilate and allow more air into the lungs
accepting the fact that problems may periodically occur during a pursuit of a new behavior
is a constructive response to a setback
Blood Alcohol concentration
is the amount of alcohol in the blood.
carbonation
effects the body’s absorption of alcohol and speeds up its rate causing increased impairment.
the dose-response function
is the connection between the amount of alcohol consumed and its effects
cirrhosis a disease of the liver
is caused by excessive and chronic drinking
supportive friends
are an example of a positive social influence on health behaviors.
marijuana
is the most widely used illegal drug in the United States
beer
usually contains about 5% alcohol
small intestine
most alcohol is absorbed into the bloodstream through this
have a higher than average risk for trying illicit drugs.
an adolescent who is aggressive or impulsive or a teenager who drives too fast or an adolescent who has poor self-esteem and lacks control
risk of HIV
more likely to be transmitted by unprotected anal or vaginal intercourse
Essential nutrients
vitamins, minerals, and amino acids
essential nutrients that supply energy
proteins, fats and carbs