NCSF Unit 1 Exam QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS(GRADED A)
vascular compliance - ANSWER The ability of vessels to expand and contract to accommodate blood
pressure fluctuations
Atherosclerosis - ANSWER the blockage of arteries from plaque
visceral fat - ANSWER fat located around major organs; a high risk for cardio disease
VO2max - ANSWER the maximum amount of oxygen the body can take in and use during exercise
cardiovascular training - ANSWER Any exercise that elevates the heart rate to a range between 60 and 85
percent of the maximum rate
Lipolysis - ANSWER breakdown of fat
Health maintenance requires physical activity equivalents of - ANSWER 1000 kcals per week
Why does a high-sugar diet increase the risk for obesity? - ANSWER sugar increases insulin which inhibits
lipolysis
The minimum frequency for total-body work is per week - ANSWER twice
The Key performance-related component of fitness for active aging or older adults. - ANSWER Muscular
power
Routine, moderate-intensity jogging will... - ANSWER increase HDL
ANSWERS(GRADED A)
vascular compliance - ANSWER The ability of vessels to expand and contract to accommodate blood
pressure fluctuations
Atherosclerosis - ANSWER the blockage of arteries from plaque
visceral fat - ANSWER fat located around major organs; a high risk for cardio disease
VO2max - ANSWER the maximum amount of oxygen the body can take in and use during exercise
cardiovascular training - ANSWER Any exercise that elevates the heart rate to a range between 60 and 85
percent of the maximum rate
Lipolysis - ANSWER breakdown of fat
Health maintenance requires physical activity equivalents of - ANSWER 1000 kcals per week
Why does a high-sugar diet increase the risk for obesity? - ANSWER sugar increases insulin which inhibits
lipolysis
The minimum frequency for total-body work is per week - ANSWER twice
The Key performance-related component of fitness for active aging or older adults. - ANSWER Muscular
power
Routine, moderate-intensity jogging will... - ANSWER increase HDL
