Explain physical activity and physical fitness


• Physical activity is defined as any bodily movement provided by the contraction of skeletal muscle that increases energy expenditure above a basal level.
• Physical fitness relates to a set of performance- and health-related attributes connected to the ability to perform activity. Sometimes physical fitness is viewed as specifically cardiorespiratory fitness and is expressed as physical activities maximum oxygen uptake (VO2 max)

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The type of hypoglycemia that can occur during long stretches between meals or after exercise is called

A. reactive hypoglycemia. B. glycemic index. C. fasting hypoglycemia. D. resistant hypoglycemia.

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Which of the following statements about animal proteins is true?

A. Sources of animal protein are naturally low in fat B. Many animal proteins are considered complete proteins C. Animal proteins should be combined in complementary meals to ensure a mix of amino acids is consumed D. Animal sources of protein promote muscle synthesis better than plant sources of protein

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Describe how you might demonstrate to schools that regularly scheduled periods set aside for physical education during the school day can boost academic achievement by students

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The digestion of proteins begins in the _____ and ends in the _____

a. stomach; pancreas b. pancreas; small intestine c. stomach; small intestine d. small intestine; liver

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