Jill is 32 years old, and after years of a mostly sedentary life is determined to get into shape. She decides to take up jogging but cannot decide whether to jog at a moderate pace or very fast pace, and has no idea how long to continue. Jill also wants to learn to monitor her heart rate and pulse. She was a gymnast in high school but can no longer touch her toes. Let's see if you can suggest how
Jill should get started by answering these questions. To achieve cardiovascular endurance, it is recommended by the ACSM that Jill exercise at least _____ times per week for at least _____ minutes at a time.
a. 3; 20
b. 7; 45
c. 2; 15
d. 5; 30
d
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Water constitutes ________ percent of body weight.
A. 10 to 20 B. 50 to 70 C. 25 to 45 D. 75 to 95
Mimi, who weighs 180 pounds, is trying to figure out a reasonable daily calorie level that will help her lose weight. You suggest she apply the "10-calorie rule," which would mean she should aim for _____ calories a day to begin with, and switch to _____ calories a day after she loses 10 pounds
a. 2000; 1700 b. 1800; 1700 c. 1800; 1900 d. 1600; 1800
Indicate which strategy is likely to lead to optimal muscle glycogen replenishment. Type of carbohydrate
a. Consuming low-glycemic carbohydrates b. Consuming high-glycemic carbohydrates
To maintain or attain normal nutritional status while reducing danger of aspiration and choking, the texture of foods and/or viscosity of fluids are personalized for a patient with dysphagia
Define and give an example of each of the following terms used to describe characteristics of foods/fluids.