Fitour Core and Functional Fitness
Exam Questions and Answers
Amino Acids - -Any of a large number of compounds found in living cells that
contain carbon, oxygen, hydrogen and nitrogen, and join together to form
proteins. Twenty of the naturally occurring amino acids are the building
blocks of proteins, which they form by being connected to each other in
chains. Eight of those twenty, called essential amino acids, cannot be
synthesized in the cells of humans and must be consumed as part of the
diet.
- Antioxidants - -Any of various substances (as beta-carotene, vitamin C, and
alpha-tocopherol) that inhibit oxidation or reactions promoted by oxygen and
peroxides and that include many held to protect the living body from the
deleterious effects of free radicals. Also aids in preventing cell damage from
disease such as cancer, arteriosclerosis and premature aging.
- Appetite - -desire, rather than a need, to eat.
- Aromatherapy - -The art and science of utilizing naturally extracted
aromatic essences from plants to balance, harmonize and promote the
health of body, mind, spirit.
- Blood Sugar - -Also known as blood glucose refers to sugar that is
transported through the bloodstream to supply energy to all the cells in our
bodies. The sugar is made from the food we eat. It's also formed and stored
inside the body.
- Caffeine - -A crystalline compound that is found especially in tea and coffee
plants and is a stimulant of the central nervous system. It is a diuretic and
increases urination. It can decrease a person's ability to lose weight because
it stimulates insulin secretion, which reduces blood sugar, which increases
hunger. It can also cause anxiety, insomnia, nervousness, and hypertension.
- Chia - -Salvia hispanica, is a species of flowering plant in the mint family.
Chia Seeds have a gelatinous coating that is developed when exposed to
liquids, they can also prevent blood sugar spikes. The seed is either white or
a dark brown. It contains calcium, manganese, and phosphorus and is a
great source of healthy omega-3 fats
- Detox/detoxify - -The metabolic process by which the toxic qualities of a
poison or toxin are reduced by the body. The detox diet simply means that
you are removing toxins from your bloodstream, liver, kidneys and intestines
, by means of a strict diet. The goal is to help get the body back to a healthful,
fresh state, and for the body to function better.
- Disease - -A metabolic disease in which the body's inability to produce any
or enough insulin causes elevated levels of glucose in the blood. Type 2
diabetes, once known as adult-onset or non insulin-dependent diabetes is a
chronic condition now prevalent in adolescents and young adults. Obesity is
thought to be the primary cause of type 2 diabetes in people who are
genetically predisposed to the disease.
- Ecological footprint - -The impact of human activities measured in terms of
the area of biologically productive land and water required to produce the
goods consumed and to assimilate the wastes generated.
- Energy Drinks - -A beverage containing multiple ingredients which service
with expressed intent one or more facets of perceived neurological and or
psychological efficiency.
caffeine & B vitamins, caffeine & taurine, caffeine & ginseng, B vitamins and
taurine. Sugar and other stimulants may be included.
- alertness, dilated blood vessels, raised heart rate and blood pressure, as
well as dehydration. Heart palpitations, headaches, nausea, jitters and
sleeplessness - -side effects of energy drinks
- enzymes - -Molecules in the digestive system, they break proteins down
into amino acids, fats into fatty acids and carbohydrates into simple sugars
(glucose).
- essential oils - -Highly concentrated version of the natural oils in plants.
Getting essential oils from plants is done with a process called distillation,
most commonly distillation by steam or water, where many parts of the
plants are being used, including the plant roots, leaves, stems, flowers or
bark. Essential Oils are often used aromatherapy, which is a form of
alternative medicine.
- flax seeds - -Also called linseeds, they are a rich source of micronutrients,
dietary fiber, manganese, vitamin B1, and the essential fatty acid alpha-
linolenic acid, also known as ALA or Omega-3. The seeds come from flax, one
of the oldest fiber crops in the world. The three primary health components
found in flax are Omega-3 fatty acids, lignans and fiber. Benefits may reduce
heart disease, cancer, stroke and diabetes.
- food additives - -chemical substance added to food to enhance its flavor or
appearance or to preserve it. Any of various natural or synthetic substances
such as salt, monosodium glutamate, or citric acid. Additives used in
Exam Questions and Answers
Amino Acids - -Any of a large number of compounds found in living cells that
contain carbon, oxygen, hydrogen and nitrogen, and join together to form
proteins. Twenty of the naturally occurring amino acids are the building
blocks of proteins, which they form by being connected to each other in
chains. Eight of those twenty, called essential amino acids, cannot be
synthesized in the cells of humans and must be consumed as part of the
diet.
- Antioxidants - -Any of various substances (as beta-carotene, vitamin C, and
alpha-tocopherol) that inhibit oxidation or reactions promoted by oxygen and
peroxides and that include many held to protect the living body from the
deleterious effects of free radicals. Also aids in preventing cell damage from
disease such as cancer, arteriosclerosis and premature aging.
- Appetite - -desire, rather than a need, to eat.
- Aromatherapy - -The art and science of utilizing naturally extracted
aromatic essences from plants to balance, harmonize and promote the
health of body, mind, spirit.
- Blood Sugar - -Also known as blood glucose refers to sugar that is
transported through the bloodstream to supply energy to all the cells in our
bodies. The sugar is made from the food we eat. It's also formed and stored
inside the body.
- Caffeine - -A crystalline compound that is found especially in tea and coffee
plants and is a stimulant of the central nervous system. It is a diuretic and
increases urination. It can decrease a person's ability to lose weight because
it stimulates insulin secretion, which reduces blood sugar, which increases
hunger. It can also cause anxiety, insomnia, nervousness, and hypertension.
- Chia - -Salvia hispanica, is a species of flowering plant in the mint family.
Chia Seeds have a gelatinous coating that is developed when exposed to
liquids, they can also prevent blood sugar spikes. The seed is either white or
a dark brown. It contains calcium, manganese, and phosphorus and is a
great source of healthy omega-3 fats
- Detox/detoxify - -The metabolic process by which the toxic qualities of a
poison or toxin are reduced by the body. The detox diet simply means that
you are removing toxins from your bloodstream, liver, kidneys and intestines
, by means of a strict diet. The goal is to help get the body back to a healthful,
fresh state, and for the body to function better.
- Disease - -A metabolic disease in which the body's inability to produce any
or enough insulin causes elevated levels of glucose in the blood. Type 2
diabetes, once known as adult-onset or non insulin-dependent diabetes is a
chronic condition now prevalent in adolescents and young adults. Obesity is
thought to be the primary cause of type 2 diabetes in people who are
genetically predisposed to the disease.
- Ecological footprint - -The impact of human activities measured in terms of
the area of biologically productive land and water required to produce the
goods consumed and to assimilate the wastes generated.
- Energy Drinks - -A beverage containing multiple ingredients which service
with expressed intent one or more facets of perceived neurological and or
psychological efficiency.
caffeine & B vitamins, caffeine & taurine, caffeine & ginseng, B vitamins and
taurine. Sugar and other stimulants may be included.
- alertness, dilated blood vessels, raised heart rate and blood pressure, as
well as dehydration. Heart palpitations, headaches, nausea, jitters and
sleeplessness - -side effects of energy drinks
- enzymes - -Molecules in the digestive system, they break proteins down
into amino acids, fats into fatty acids and carbohydrates into simple sugars
(glucose).
- essential oils - -Highly concentrated version of the natural oils in plants.
Getting essential oils from plants is done with a process called distillation,
most commonly distillation by steam or water, where many parts of the
plants are being used, including the plant roots, leaves, stems, flowers or
bark. Essential Oils are often used aromatherapy, which is a form of
alternative medicine.
- flax seeds - -Also called linseeds, they are a rich source of micronutrients,
dietary fiber, manganese, vitamin B1, and the essential fatty acid alpha-
linolenic acid, also known as ALA or Omega-3. The seeds come from flax, one
of the oldest fiber crops in the world. The three primary health components
found in flax are Omega-3 fatty acids, lignans and fiber. Benefits may reduce
heart disease, cancer, stroke and diabetes.
- food additives - -chemical substance added to food to enhance its flavor or
appearance or to preserve it. Any of various natural or synthetic substances
such as salt, monosodium glutamate, or citric acid. Additives used in
