Nutrition and Health Flashcard

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What is Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)?

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The rate at which your body uses energy while at rest

Front

Define S.M.A.R.T Goals.

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Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound

Front

Does your body fat and flexibility increase or decrease with age and why?

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Increase, due to decreased physical activity

Front

The body’s preferred source of energy?

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Carbohydrates

Front

What nutrient should make up 15% of your diet and is made up of amino acids that maintain and replace body cells?

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Proteins

Front

Being a muscular fit helps a person have what?

Back

Better posture and strength

Front

Why is a proper warmup important?

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To increase muscle temperature and flexibility

Front

Define Reps.

Back

The number of times you perform an exercise

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Define Set.

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A group of repetitions performed without stopping.

Front

When lifting a barbell, where should you place your hands?

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Equidistant from the center