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Body Composition and Nutrition Terms: Definitions and Importance, Quizzes of Kinesiology

Definitions for various terms related to body composition and nutrition, including terms for body structure, body size, body density, fat mass, lean body mass, essential nutrients, and dietary recommendations. It also covers the concept of the glycemic index and the importance of electrolytes and macromolecules.

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2010/2011

Uploaded on 05/08/2011

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Download Body Composition and Nutrition Terms: Definitions and Importance and more Quizzes Kinesiology in PDF only on Docsity! TERM 1 body build DEFINITION 1 the form or structure of the body TERM 2 body size DEFINITION 2 determined by height and weight TERM 3 body composition DEFINITION 3 refers to the chemical composition of the body (fat mass, fat- free mass) TERM 4 fat-free mass DEFINITION 4 composed of all the body's non fat tissue including bone, muscle, organs and CT TERM 5 lean body mass DEFINITION 5 all fat free mass along with essential fat TERM 6 T DEFINITION 6 T/F? body composition is a better indicator of fitness than height and weight TERM 7 body mass/body volume DEFINITION 7 How is body density found? TERM 8 body mass DEFINITION 8 is measured on a regular scale TERM 9 body volume DEFINITION 9 measured using hydrostatic weighing accountinf for water density and air trapped in lungs TERM 10 %BF=(495/body density)-450 DEFINITION 10 what is the Siri formula TERM 21 carbohydrates DEFINITION 21 exclusive energy source for the nervous system TERM 22 carbohydrates DEFINITION 22 sources include grains, fruit, veggies, milk, and sweets TERM 23 5-13 g/kg of body weight DEFINITION 23 what is the recommended intake of carbohydrates TERM 24 simple sugars DEFINITION 24 this type of sugar elevates blood glucose levels more quickly TERM 25 simple sugars DEFINITION 25 when intake exceeds usage this type of sugar stored in cells as fat TERM 26 complex sugars DEFINITION 26 this type of sugar has less an impact on blood lipid levels TERM 27 GI >85 DEFINITION 27 What GI level is considered high TERM 28 GI 60-85 DEFINITION 28 What GI level is considered moderate TERM 29 GI DEFINITION 29 What GI level is considered low TERM 30 glycemic index (GI) DEFINITION 30 ranking of carbs based on their immediate effects on blood glucose TERM 31 GL=(GI x # of carbs)/100 DEFINITION 31 how is glycemic load calculated TERM 32 electrolytes DEFINITION 32 minerals compounds that can dissociate into ions in the body TERM 33 macromolecules DEFINITION 33 minerals that the body needs 100 mg of per day TERM 34 micromolecules DEFINITION 34 minerals that the body needs < 100mg of per day TERM 35 calcium DEFINITION 35 most abundant mineral in the body
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