PHED Final Review
Proteins are composed of ____ amino acids, of which ____ are essential amino acids and _____ are non-essential amino acids
20 amino acids, 9 are essential amino acids, 11 are non-essential amino acids
One pound of fat represents ________ calories
3,500 calories
The American Social Health Association states that ______ percent of all Americans will acquire at least one STD in their lifetime
50 percent
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
Greater risk for disease has been found for Type ____ individuals
Type A
Very low calorie diets usually
reduce BMR
Created in the body by exposure to sunlight, _____________ fights against he development of breast, colon and prostate cancer
vitamin D
Water is
75-80% total body weight, contained in almost all foods, involved in rebuilding cells, and the most important nutrient
STI's (sexually transmitted infections) are diseases spread through sexual contact. The best way to prevent them is
abstinence or mutually monogamous relationship
Compared to low-intensity exercise, high-intensity exercise
burns more total calories per workout
The daily recommended fiber intake for females is _____ grams and for males ______ grams
females is 25 grams, males 38 grams
Ways to change Type A personality include
learn to treasure unplanned surprises
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
Safe sun exposure involves a __________ minutes per day between the hours of 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM
maximum of 20 minutes
Which of the following is a benefit of fitness and wellness?
Decreased time that it takes for the heart rate to return to normal after exercise
What is true of protein?
They are used to build and repair body tissues
A study showed that after weight loss due to exercise, most people need to continue exercising ______ minutes each date to maintain weight loss
60-90 minutes a day
A body mass index of 18 is considered
underweight
Probiotics are found in this food
yogurts
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
If a stressor cannot be removed, the next best coping strategy to reduce distress is to ______ the stressor
change perception of
When stress levels reach mental, emotional and physiological limits
diseases may develop
The best weight control program includes a long-term commitment to
eating mostly fruits and vegetables
The minimum number of calories needed in a day is approximately
1500 for men and 1200 for women
Phytochemicals
are found in fruits and vegetables, fight cancer, protect plants from damage from sunlight, and include carotenoids and polyphenols
For successful weight loss, aerobic exercise should last ________ minutes per session
at least 60 minutes
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.
carbs contain 4 calories per gram, fats contain 9 calories per gram, protein contains 4 calories per gram