PHED 1164 Final Exam Study Guide

What is the percentage of fat and muscle lost in diet and exercise?

98-100% fat lost; 0-2 % muscle lost

When cancer cells move to another part of the body what is this called?

Cancer is the movement of cancer cells from one part of the body to another. This is called metastasis.

Which workout burns more calories per workout low-intensity exercise or high-intensity?

Compared to low-intensity exercise, high-intensity exercise burns more total calories per workout.

Where is Vitamin D made? What does Vitamin D do?

Created in the body by exposure to sunlight, Vitamin D fights against the development of breast, colon and prostate cancer.

What do fats carry?

Fats carry vitamins A, D, E, and K throughout the body.

What is fiber?

Fiber is a type of complex carbohydrate that is not easily digested.

What are proteins composed of? How many of them are essential? How many of them are non-essential?

Proteins are composed of 20 amino acids, 9 that are essential and 11 of them are non-essential.

What does soluble fiber do?

Soluble fiber binds fats for excretion

Are soy products considered healthy why or why not?

Soy products are considered healthy because they contain isoflavones.

How many americans will acquire a STD in their lifetime?

The American Social Health Association states that 50 percent of all Americans will acquire at least one STD in their lifetime

What does the best weight control program include?

The best weight control program includes a long-term commitment to eating a balanced diet and exercising.

What is The fat content percentage for a food that contains: 10 g carb; 4 g fat; 6 g protein with a total caloric content of 100 calories

The fat content percentage for a food that contains: 10 g carb; 4 g fat; 6 g protein with a total caloric content of 100 calories is 36%

What are the four antioxidants?

The four antioxidants: VITAMIN A, VITAMIN C, VITAMIN E, SELENIUM

What is set point?

The mechanism which seems to regulate how much a person weighs is known as set point.

What is the minimum number of calories needed in a day for men and women?

The minimum number of calories needed in a day is approximately 1500 for men and 1200 for women

What is the most dangerous fats to one's health?

The most dangerous fat to one's health is saturated fat.

What are phytochemicals used for? Where are they found?

are found in fruits and vegetables, they fight cancer, protect plants from damage from sunlight.

Where are probiotics found?

yogurt

Why is carcinoma in situ a critical turning point for cancer?

Carcinoma in situ is a critical turning point for cancer because it is when the mass contains about 1 million cells and angiogenesis occurs.

For a successful weight loss what should you do and how long per session?

For successful weight loss, aerobic exercise should last at least 60 minutes per session.

If you can't remove the stressor what is the next best coping strategy?

If a stressor cannot be removed, the next best coping strategy to reduce distress is to change perception of the stressor.

What are the six nutrients of food?

SIX nutrients of foods: CARBOHYDRATE, PROTEIN, FATS, MINERALS, VITAMINS, WATER

How are STIs transmitted? What is the best way to prevent them?

STI's (sexually transmitted infections) are diseases spread through sexual contact. The best way to prevent them is abstinence or a mutually monogamous relationship.

How long and what times are best for safe sun exposure?

Safe sun exposure involves a maximum of 20 minutes per day between the hours of 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM.

Saturated fats what at room temperature?

Saturated fats are solid at room temperature.

Where do unsaturated fats in the diet come from?

Unsaturated fats in the diet come from plant sources.

What do low calorie diets reduce?

Very low calorie diets usually reduce BMR.

What are vitamins classified as?

Vitamins are classified into fat soluble and water soluble vitamins.

What are the best ways to change Type A personalities?

Ways to change Type A personality include learning to treasure unplanned surprises

What is the percentage of fat and muscle lost in moderate diets?

75% fat lost; 25% muscle lost

What is the percentage of water in the body? What is water used for?

75-80% of total body weight, contained in almost all foods, involved in rebuilding cells, and the most important nutrient.

What is the RDA?

the dietary reference intake that is estimated to supply the known nutrient needs of nearly all healthy people in the US.

What is the percentage of fat and muscle lost in near fasting diet?

50% fat lost; 50% muscle lost

Who has a greater risk for diseases?

A Greater risk for disease has been found for Type A individuals.

After losing weight due to exercise, how long do you have to exercise a day to maintain the weight lost?

A study showed that after weight loss due to exercise, most people need to continue exercising 60-90 minutes each day to maintain the weight loss.

What is a true protein used for?

A true of protein is used to build and repair body tissues.

What do antioxidants help prevent?

Antioxidants can help prevent cancer.

When is body weight lost fastest?

Body weight is lost fastest when using exercise and a low-fat weight loss plan.

How many calories are in one pound of fat?

One pound of fat represents 3,500 Calories.

What is the recommended fiber intake for females and males?

The recommended in take for females is 25 grams and for males it is 38 grams

A body mass index of 18 is considered what?

Underweight

What may develop when stress levels reach mental,emotional and physiological limits?

When stress levels reach mental, emotional, and physiological limits diseases may develop.