Define VO2max and state its significance
What will be an ideal response?
VO2max is the maximum amount of oxygen a person uses in one minute per kilogram of body weight. People who are fit have a higher VO2max and can exercise at a higher intensity without fatigue compared to those who are less fit.
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A dietitian must record a patient's nutrition information in his chart, and she is waiting for the nurse to finish her notes. Which guideline must the dietitian consider when she gets the chart and starts her own documentation?
A. Review what the nurse wrote, and write the same information in her own words. B. Leave a small amount of white space after the nurse's writing to add information later. C. Ask the nurse to document the nutrition information as well. D. Write a signature after the nursing information and the nutrition information. E. Write clearly so that the nurse or anyone else reading the chart can understand the information.
What does magnesium do in the body?
a. Participates in blood clotting b. Helps maintain gastric acidity c. Stabilizes protein shape d. Assists in energy metabolism e. Supports immune system functioning
Lactic acid is a useless by-product of high-intensity exercise
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
How many common amino acids are there?
A) 10 B) 20 C) 30 D) 40