PE 101 1st EditionFinal Exam Study Guide Chapters: 9,11Chapter 9How do we know what’s in the foods we eat and how much should we consume?• Nutrition labelCaloriesGrams of fats, carbs, protein, etc.% of daily recommended amount• Serving size and number of servings!Trends/Gimmicks• Look at who is doing the advertisement• Look at who is behind the research• $$$$• You have to use them• Trends come and goAerobic dance – Zumba – Richard SimmonsBecoming an Educated Consumer• Healthy and SensibleYour responsibility through life• Beware• Information built on some factOversimplifiedDeceptiveMisleading• If it is too good to be trueIt probably isn’t goodChapter11Body Composition Body Composition is used to describe the percentages of fat, bone and muscle in humanbodies The body’s relative amount of Fat vs. Fat-free mass Referred to in terms of % Body Fat Muscular tissue takes up less space in our body than fat tissue Body composition & weight determines a person’s leanness Two people of equal height and body weight may look completely different from each other because they have a different body compositionThe Relationship between Physical Activity and Body Composition A combination of regular physical activity and dietary restriction is the most effective means of losing body fat ACSM guidelines contain recommendations for using physical activity to lose and maintain desirable body weight. Strength training can be effective in maintaining a desirable body composition Regular physical activity is critical for building and maintaining bone healthThree Recognized Body Types Affects your ability to gain or lose weight You may be genetically predisposed to a certain body type. Three Types:1. Mesomorph2. Endomorph3. EctomorphThings to Remember… MesomorphDon’t take physique for granted, need to maintain good health EndomorphWatch calories, do some cardio and resistance EctomorphLow body weight is good, but need to make sure body comp is goodCont’d Resistance activities (spreads out calorie burn---weight lifting)Lifting for tone (muscular endurance)Lifting to build muscle mass (strength)Machines or free
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