ACE HEALTH COACH ALL TERMS
Absorption is the uptake of nutrients across a tissue or membrane by the GI tract.
Abstinence violation effect - ANSWER The propensity to interpret lapses as
evidence that one is no longer in a behavior-change program, and hence a
justification for quitting one's behavior-change efforts.
Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR) - ANSWER The range of
intake for a specific energy source that is related to a lower risk of chronic disease
while still supplying vital nutrients.
Act of Commission - ANSWER A type of negligence in which an individual
behaves inappropriately.
Act of God - ANSWER An unanticipated and unpredictable event, like as an
earthquake or flash flood, that might cause injury.
behave of Omission - ANSWER A type of negligence in which a person fails to
behave properly.
Active Isolated Stretching (AIS) - A stretching technique based on classic
strength-training regimens. Stretches are held for only a few seconds in sets of a
certain number of reps, to isolate one muscle in each session.
Active hearing - ANSWER Mode of hearing in which the listener is concerned with
the message's content, intent, and feelings.
Acute - ANSWER Descriptive of a condition with a fast start and a relatively brief
and severe course, as opposed to chronic.
,Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) - A high-energy phosphate molecule that provides
energy for cellular operation. Produced both aerobically and anaerobically, then
stored in the body.
Adequate consumption (AI) - ANSWER A suggested nutritional consumption level
that, according to research, appears to be adequate for good health.
Adherence is the extent to which people follow their plans or treatment
suggestions. Exercise adherence refers to how closely people comply to an exercise
routine.
Adipocyte - a fat cell.
Adipose - ANSWER Fat cells are stored in fatty tissue in the body.
Adiposity – The state of being fat, fatness, or obesity.
Adulterated - ANSWER A supplement is considered adulterated if one of its
constituents poses a "significant or unreasonable risk of injury" when consumed as
intended or under normal conditions.
aerobic - in the presence of oxygen.
An agonist, often known as the prime mover, is the muscle that is directly
accountable for the observed movements.
agreement to participate - ANSWER signed document that states that the client is
aware of the inherent risks and potential injuries that can arise during participation.
Air displacement plethysmography (ADP) is a body composition assessment
technique that employs air rather than water. It is based on the same body volume
measurement premise as hydrostatic weighing.
,Allergen is a chemical that might produce an allergic reaction by increasing type-1
hypersensitivity in atopic persons.
The American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP) is one of
the two performing rights groups in the United States that represents music
publishers in negotiating and collecting royalties for nondramatic performance of
music.
Amino acids are nitrogen-containing chemicals that serve as the building blocks for
proteins.
Anabolism is a state in which the body generates more protein than it breaks down;
it happens during times of growth, such as childhood, pregnancy, recovery from
illness, and in ANSWER to resistance exercise when taxing the muscles increases
protein synthesis.
Anaerobic - Without the presence of oxygen.
Android obesity - ANSWER Adipose tissue or body fat distributed in the abdomen
(apple-shaped persons)
Angina, a typical symptom of coronary artery disease, is characterized by chest
pain, tightness, or radiating pain caused by a shortage of blood flow to the heart
muscle.
Angina Pectoralis - A chest pain caused by a lack of oxygen and reduced blood
flow to the heart muscle; an early symptom of coronary artery disease. Symptoms
, may include pain or discomfort, heaviness, tightness, pressure or burning,
numbness, aching, and tingling in the chest, back, neck, throat, jaw, or arms;
sometimes known as angina.
Anion - Answer: negative ion
Anorexia Nervosa (AN) - ANSWER An eating disorder characterized by refusal to
maintain body weight of at least 85% of expected weight; intense fear of gaining
weight or becoming fat; body image disturbances, including a disproportionate
influence of body weight on self evaluation; and, in women, the absence of at least
three consecutive menstrual periods.
Antecedents - Variables or factors that precede and impact a client's exercise
involvement, including the decision not to exercise as intended.
Anterior is an anatomical phrase that means "towards the front." Same as ventral
and opposite of posterior.
An antibody is an immunoglobulin molecule produced by lymphocytes in
ANSWER to an antigen and is distinguished by its particular reaction with the
antigen.
Antioxidant - ANSWER A substance that prevents or repairs oxidative damage,
including vitamins C and E, certain carotenoids, selenium, ubiquinones, and
biflavonoids
Anxiety is a state of uneasiness and apprehension that occurs in some mental
diseases.
Arrhythmia is a disturbance in the rate or rhythm of the heartbeat. Some can be
indicators of significant heart disease, but may not be of medical relevance unless
symptoms arise.
Absorption is the uptake of nutrients across a tissue or membrane by the GI tract.
Abstinence violation effect - ANSWER The propensity to interpret lapses as
evidence that one is no longer in a behavior-change program, and hence a
justification for quitting one's behavior-change efforts.
Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR) - ANSWER The range of
intake for a specific energy source that is related to a lower risk of chronic disease
while still supplying vital nutrients.
Act of Commission - ANSWER A type of negligence in which an individual
behaves inappropriately.
Act of God - ANSWER An unanticipated and unpredictable event, like as an
earthquake or flash flood, that might cause injury.
behave of Omission - ANSWER A type of negligence in which a person fails to
behave properly.
Active Isolated Stretching (AIS) - A stretching technique based on classic
strength-training regimens. Stretches are held for only a few seconds in sets of a
certain number of reps, to isolate one muscle in each session.
Active hearing - ANSWER Mode of hearing in which the listener is concerned with
the message's content, intent, and feelings.
Acute - ANSWER Descriptive of a condition with a fast start and a relatively brief
and severe course, as opposed to chronic.
,Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) - A high-energy phosphate molecule that provides
energy for cellular operation. Produced both aerobically and anaerobically, then
stored in the body.
Adequate consumption (AI) - ANSWER A suggested nutritional consumption level
that, according to research, appears to be adequate for good health.
Adherence is the extent to which people follow their plans or treatment
suggestions. Exercise adherence refers to how closely people comply to an exercise
routine.
Adipocyte - a fat cell.
Adipose - ANSWER Fat cells are stored in fatty tissue in the body.
Adiposity – The state of being fat, fatness, or obesity.
Adulterated - ANSWER A supplement is considered adulterated if one of its
constituents poses a "significant or unreasonable risk of injury" when consumed as
intended or under normal conditions.
aerobic - in the presence of oxygen.
An agonist, often known as the prime mover, is the muscle that is directly
accountable for the observed movements.
agreement to participate - ANSWER signed document that states that the client is
aware of the inherent risks and potential injuries that can arise during participation.
Air displacement plethysmography (ADP) is a body composition assessment
technique that employs air rather than water. It is based on the same body volume
measurement premise as hydrostatic weighing.
,Allergen is a chemical that might produce an allergic reaction by increasing type-1
hypersensitivity in atopic persons.
The American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP) is one of
the two performing rights groups in the United States that represents music
publishers in negotiating and collecting royalties for nondramatic performance of
music.
Amino acids are nitrogen-containing chemicals that serve as the building blocks for
proteins.
Anabolism is a state in which the body generates more protein than it breaks down;
it happens during times of growth, such as childhood, pregnancy, recovery from
illness, and in ANSWER to resistance exercise when taxing the muscles increases
protein synthesis.
Anaerobic - Without the presence of oxygen.
Android obesity - ANSWER Adipose tissue or body fat distributed in the abdomen
(apple-shaped persons)
Angina, a typical symptom of coronary artery disease, is characterized by chest
pain, tightness, or radiating pain caused by a shortage of blood flow to the heart
muscle.
Angina Pectoralis - A chest pain caused by a lack of oxygen and reduced blood
flow to the heart muscle; an early symptom of coronary artery disease. Symptoms
, may include pain or discomfort, heaviness, tightness, pressure or burning,
numbness, aching, and tingling in the chest, back, neck, throat, jaw, or arms;
sometimes known as angina.
Anion - Answer: negative ion
Anorexia Nervosa (AN) - ANSWER An eating disorder characterized by refusal to
maintain body weight of at least 85% of expected weight; intense fear of gaining
weight or becoming fat; body image disturbances, including a disproportionate
influence of body weight on self evaluation; and, in women, the absence of at least
three consecutive menstrual periods.
Antecedents - Variables or factors that precede and impact a client's exercise
involvement, including the decision not to exercise as intended.
Anterior is an anatomical phrase that means "towards the front." Same as ventral
and opposite of posterior.
An antibody is an immunoglobulin molecule produced by lymphocytes in
ANSWER to an antigen and is distinguished by its particular reaction with the
antigen.
Antioxidant - ANSWER A substance that prevents or repairs oxidative damage,
including vitamins C and E, certain carotenoids, selenium, ubiquinones, and
biflavonoids
Anxiety is a state of uneasiness and apprehension that occurs in some mental
diseases.
Arrhythmia is a disturbance in the rate or rhythm of the heartbeat. Some can be
indicators of significant heart disease, but may not be of medical relevance unless
symptoms arise.
