PE final
Safe sun exposure involves a maximum of ________ minutes per day between the hours of 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM.
20
Proteins are composed of _____ amino acids, of which _____ are essential amino acids and _____ are non-essential amino acids.
20-9-11
The daily recommended fiber intake for females is _____grams and for males _______grams.
25-38
One pound of fat represents _____ Calories.
3,500
When computing the caloric composition of food, one must remember that carbohydrates contain calories per gram, fats contain __ calories per gram, and protein contains calories per gram.
4,9,4
The American Social Health Association states that _____ percent of all Americans will acquire at
50
For successful weight loss, aerobic exercise should last at least _____ minutes per session.
60
Greater risk for disease has been found for Type _____ individuals
A
What is the definition of muscular endurance?
The ability of a muscle or muscle group to apply sub-maximal force repeatedly or to hold a contraction for an extended period of time.
A Body Mass Index of 18 is considered
Underweight
The minimum number of calories needed in a day is approximately
1500 for men and 1200 for women
STI's (sexually transmitted infections) are diseases spread through sexual contact. The best way to prevent them is:
Abstinence or a mutually monogamous relationship
Phytochemicals:
Are found in fruits and vegetables, Fight cancer, Protect plants from damage from sunlight, and Include carotenoids and polyphenols.
Compared to low-intensity exercise, high-intensity exercise:
Burns more total calories per workout.
If a stressor cannot be removed, the next best coping strategy to reduce distress is to _____ the stressor.
Change perception of
Which of the following is a benefit of fitness and wellness?
Decreased time that is takes for the heart rate to return to normal after exercise
The best weight control program includes a long-term commitment to:
Eating mostly fruits and vegetables
Body weight is lost fastest when using exercise and a ___ weight loss plan.
Low-fat
To contribute MOST positively to a healthy lifestyle a person should
Maintain cardiovascular fitness through aerobic activity
To contribute MOST positively to a healthy lifestyle a person should _.
Maintain cardiovascular fitness through aerobic activity
Carcinoma in situ is a critical turning point for cancer because it is when:
The mass contains about 1 million cells and angiogenesis occurs.
What is true of cancer?
The movement of cancer cells from one part of the body to another is called metastasis.
What is true of protein?
They are used to build and repair body tissues
Created in the body by exposure to sunlight, __________________ fights against the development of breast, colon and prostate cancer.
Vitamin D
When stress levels reach mental, emotional, and physiological limits:
diseases may develop.
Ways to change Type A personality include:
learn to treasure unplanned surprises.
Very low calorie diets usually:
reduce BMR.
A study showed that after weight loss due to exercise, most people need to continue exercising _____ minutes each day to maintain the weight loss.
60-90
Water is:
75-80% of total body weight, contained in almost all foods, involved in rebuilding cells, and the most important nutrient.
Probiotics are found in this food:
Yogurt
