Trends in Fitness and Nutrition Final

Question 1

Six Essential Nutrients

Answer 1

Carbohydrates, Protein, Vitamins, Minerals, Fats and Oils, Water

Question 2

How many calories does it take to store one pound of fat?

Answer 2

3,500

Question 3

Main Source of Energy

Answer 3

Carbohydrates

Question 4

Nutrients for Muscle Growth

Answer 4

Protein

Question 5

What is the most abused mineral?

Answer 5

Sodium, otherwise known as salt.

Question 6

“Energy In” is equivalent to?

Answer 6

Energy Out

Question 7

Serving Size of Meat

Answer 7

Deck of Playing Cards

Question 8

Serving Size of Pasta

Answer 8

Diameter of a Nickle

Question 9

Serving Size of Rice

Answer 9

Size of a Tennis Ball

Question 10

Serving Size of Cereal

Answer 10

Size of a Baseball

Question 11

Serving Size of Condiments

Answer 11

Size of a Matchbook

Question 12

Are all supplements healthy?

Answer 12

False!

Question 13

Anaerobic

Answer 13

Carbohydrate Burning: Intense physical activity that lasts only a few seconds to a few minutes.

Question 14

Aerobic

Answer 14

Fat Burning: Involves continuous activity lasting for at least 20-30 minutes.

Question 15

Five Components of Fitness

Answer 15

Cardiovascular Endurance, Body Composition, Muscular Strength, Muscular Endurance, Flexibility

Question 16

What does F.I.T.T. stand for?

Answer 16

Frequency-Intensity-Time-Type

Question 17

What problems do steroid usage contribute to?

Answer 17

• Acne.
• Baldness.
• Growth of Facial hair and Deepening of Voice: Women
• Shrinking of Testicles: Men
• Development of Brest in Men.
• Unpredictable anger Outburst

Question 18

What muscle would a bench press engage?

Answer 18

Pectoralis Major

Question 19

What are the muscle found on the posterior side of the quadriceps known as?

Answer 19

Hamstrings

Question 20

What are three most important parts of a food label?

Answer 20

• Serving Size
• Percent Daily Value
• Calories

Question 21

Why are low calories meals not always the healthiest?

Answer 21

Low calorie meals tend to lack essential nutrients, and are usually high in sugar and salt. Low calorie meals can be empty calories.

Question 22

What did you learn from the class?

Answer 22

Throughout the term, the trends in fitness class emphasized the importance of physical and mental health, taught through various projects and notes. From this class, I have learned how substitutions made to a dish/meal can take a unhealthy item, and give it more nutritional value without changing the taste. I also learned how to create an effective workout plan that can work the key muscles found within the body. Through this class, I found how the five components of fitness including Cardiovascular Endurance, Muscular Strength, Muscular Endurance, Flexibility, and Muscular composition can work hand in hand to overall provide a lean physic that can allow one to feel healthy and happy.