PHED. 1164 Final Exam
Fats carry vitamins
A, D, E, and K throughout the body
Know 3 relaxation techniques described in the text. Which appeals to you to use
Breathing, Meditation, Yoga
SIX nutrients of foods:
Carbohydrate, Protein, Fats, Minerals, Vitamins, Water
The following include a list of percentages of fat and muscle lost from participation in each of the following diet approaches
Near fasting: 50% fat lost; 50% muscle lost Moderate diet: 75% fat lost; 25% muscle lost Diet and exercise 98-100% fat lost; 0-2 % muscle lost
Greater risk for disease has been found for
Type A individuals
The four antioxidants:
Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Selenium
Created in the body by exposure to sunlight,
Vitamin D fights against the development of breast, colon and prostate cancer
When computing the caloric content of food and the percentage of fat contained in a food, one must remember that
carbohydrates contain 4 calories per gram, fat contain 9 calories per gram and protein contain 4 calories per gram.
The minimum number of calories needed in a day is approximately
1500 for men and 1200 for women
The recommended percentages for consumption of foods include:
55-60% carbohydrates, LESS THAN 30% fat and approximately 12-15% protein with 25% of calories eaten at breakfast, 50% of calories eaten at lunch and 25% of calories eaten at dinner
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
Water is:
75-80% of total body weight, contained in almost all foods, involved in rebuilding cells, and the most important nutrient
Unsaturated fats in the diet come from
plant sources
Very low calorie diets usually
reduce BMR
The most dangerous fat to one's health is
saturated fat
The mechanism which seems to regulate how much a person weighs is known as set point.
set point
Saturated fats are what at room temperature.
solid
The RDA is the dietary reference intake that is estimated to
supply the known nutrient needs of nearly all healthy people in the US
A Body Mass Index of 18 is considered
underweight
If a stressor cannot be removed, the next best coping strategy to reduce distress is to change perception of the stressor.
change perception of the stressor
Fiber is a type of
complex carbohydrate that is not easily digested.
STI's (sexually transmitted infections) are
diseases spread through sexual contact
Body weight is lost fastest when using
exercise and a low-fat weight loss plan
Vitamins are classified into
fat soluble and water soluble vitamins
The daily recommended fiber intake for
females is 25 grams and for males 38 grams
Soluble fiber binds fats
for excretion
Antioxidants can
help prevent cancer.
Probiotics are found
in yogurt
One pound of fat represents
3,500 Calories
Proteins are composed of
20 amino acids, of which 9 are essential amino acids and 11 are non-essential amino acids
Safe sun exposure involves a maximum of
20 minutes per day between the hours of 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM
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%
36%
The American Social Health Association states that
50 percent of all Americans will acquire at least one STD in their lifetime
For successful weight loss,
aerobic exercise should last at least 60 minutes per session
Phytochemicals:
are found in fruits and vegetables, fight cancer, protect plants from damage from sunlight, and include carotenoids and polyphenols
A true of protein is used to build and repair body tissues.
build and repair body tissues
Compared to low-intensity exercise, high-intensity exercise
burns more total calories per workout
Soy products are considered healthy because they contain.
isoflavones
Ways to change Type A personality include
learning to treasure unplanned surprises
The best weight control program includes a
long-term commitment to eating a balanced diet and exercising
Carcinoma in situ is a critical turning point for cancer because it is when the
mass contains about 1 million cells and angiogenesis occurs
When stress levels reach
mental, emotional, and physiological limits diseases may develop
Cancer is the movement of cancer cells from one part of the body to another. This is called
metastasis
