Nutrition Flashcards
This nutrient has 4 calories per gram and is most commonly found in grains
carbs
This nutrient has 4 calories per gram and is most commonly found in meats
proteins
This nutrient has 9 calories per gram
fats
a type of fat that is solid at room temperature; mainly animal origin; increase blood cholesterol
Saturated fat
a type of fat that is liquid at room temperature; mainly plant origin
unsaturated fat
Muscular Flexibility
range of motion in a joint or group of joints related to muscle length
Body Composition
fat mass versus fat-free mass in the body
Cardiorespiratory Endurance
The ability of the body to perform prolonged aerobic exercise at moderate to high levels of intensity
Muscular Endurance
The ability of a muscle or group of muscles to remain contracted or to contract repeatedly for a long period of time
Muscular Strength
The amount of force a muscle can produce with a single maximum effort
Muscular Fitness
Strength & Endurance are often referred to together as this