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| What part of the body plays a major role in monitoring the concentration of the blood? |
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| How many cups of water do men and women need daily? |
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| What vitamin enhances iron absorption? |
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| -compounds in tea and coffee that bind to iron (denatures proteins) |
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| -compounds present in plant foods (whole grains) that bind iron and may prevent its absorption |
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| What mineral reduces the concentration of good HDL in the blood? |
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| Which mineral works with insulin to regulate and release energy from glucose? |
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18.5 or less=underweight
18.5-24.9=normal
25-29.9=overweight
30-34.9=obese class 1
35-39.9=obese class 2
4o or greater=extremely obese class 3 |
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| What are the 3 ways your body uses energy? |
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1. basal metabolism
2. voluntary activities
3. thermic effect of food |
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| BMI is not accurate with what age groups? |
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1. athletes
2. pregnant and lactating women
3. elderly |
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BMI=weight(lb)(703)
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height (in^2) |
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| How much % of body weight should be from fat? |
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Men= 12-20%
Women= 20-30% |
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