fitness and nutrition

What are the two best places to take your pulse

• neck and wrist

• wrist and temples

• standing still in the gym

• alone in the bathroom

What is a measurement of how well your heart, lungs, and muscles work together to keep your body active over an extended period of time

• muscular strength

• aerobics

• Cardiorespiratory endurance

• anaerobics

What is a healthy range for body fat % for females

• 15-30

• 10-25

• 5-15

• 10-30

What is the result of taking in more calories than you burn?

• lose weight

• maintain weight

• weight plateau

• gain weight

What is the purpose of warming up before you exercise?

• prepare the muscles for the work they are about to do

• gradually increase your heart rate

• prepare the heart and lungs to work harder

• all of the above

What is the purpose of the cool down after exercise?

• prevent blood pooling

• shorten muscle fibers

• lengthen muscle fibers

• none of the above

What is the main function of the muscular system

• support

• movement

• strength

• flexibility

What is the importance of fiber?

• is easily digested

• builds muscle

• stores calcium

• helps remove waste

What has the most calories per gram?

• proteins

• fats

• carbohydrates

• fibers

How many calories are in one pound of fat?

• 3500

• 1500

• 2500

• 35000