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Fiber
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a tough, complex carbohydrate that the body cant digest
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Fat
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helps provide form of energy. Dietary fats are made up of fatty acids which help body
unsaturated: lower rusk of heart disease ex:) veggie oils, nuts, seeds saturated: too much= heart disease ex:) (animal based) palm and coconut oil, palm kernal transfat: can raise cholesterol ex:) cookies and crackers (etc...) |
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Water
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essential for body function
Move food through digestive Digest carbs and protein Transport mutrients and remove waste Store and release heat Cushion eyes, brain, and spinal cord Lubricates joints |
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Grains
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biggest food group in pyramid
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Milk
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contains high source of calcium
Second largest food group |
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Metabolism
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process which body breaks down substances and gets energy
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BMI
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measure of body weight relative to height
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Underweight
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below the standard weight range for your height
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Overweight
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heavier than than the standard weight range for height
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Obese
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having excess body fat
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Regularity
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work out on regular basis
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Specificity
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choose right types of activities to improve a given element of fitness
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Overload
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exercising at a level that's beyond regular activity
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Progression
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Gradually increase demands of body
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Hunger
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natural physical drive to eat, prompted by the body's need for food
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Osteoporosis
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condition which bones become fragile and break easily
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My pyramid
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an interactive guide to healthful eating and active living
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Food borne illness
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food poisoning
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Physical activity
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any form of movement that causes your body to use energy
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Physical fitness
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ability to carry out daily tasks easily and have enough reserve energy
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Exercise
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purposeful physical activity that is planned, structured, and improves physical fitness
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Self-esteem
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how much value, respect and confidence you have in yourself
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Sedentary
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involving little physical activity
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Cardiorespiratory endurance
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ability of heart, lungs, and blood vessels to send fuel and oxygen to your tissues
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Muscular strength
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amount of force your muscles can exert
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Muscular endurance
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ability of muscles to perform physical tasks over a period w/o tiring
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Flexibility
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ability to move body parts through full range of motion
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Dangers of large amts of vitamin E
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can build up in body to the point where it can be harmful
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Dietary guidelines
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set of recommendations about smart eating and physical activity
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2000 calories
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The average of how many calories one eats a day
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Food safety
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1. Clean dishes to prevent cross contamination
2. Separate 3. Cook to kill pathogens 4. Chill to prevent spoiling |
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Food intolerances
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negative reaction to food that doesn't invoke immune system
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Food label
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Nutrients
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sub. in food that body needs to grow, to repair itself.
Supplies energy |
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60 minutes
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Average to exercise a day
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Anaerobic exercise
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intense short bursts of activity in which muscles work so hard w/o oxygen
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Aerobic exercise
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all rhythmic activities that use use large muscle groups for period of time
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Measure cardio fitness
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Do the three minute step test
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Measure muscles
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Partial curl ups and right angle push ups
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Measure flexibility
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Sit and reach test
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Benefits of strong bone density
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Exercise reduces risk of osteoporosis
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Warm up
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gentile cardiovascular activity the prepare your muscles for work
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Cool down
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low level activity that prepares body for resting stage
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Heart rate formula
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Take pulse for 15 sec and multiply by 4
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