Expectations, Goals and Objectives for week #13 (Mon., Nov. 6th - Sun., Nov. 12th)

Identify five health-related benefits of regular physical exercise.
Describe the four components of physical fitness.
Identify the components of the anaerobic and aerobic energy systems, and rank these four components according to the rate at which they produce adenosine triphosphate (ATP).
Describe how exercise intensity and duration affects the use of carbohydrates and fat as fuel.
Define carbohydrate loading, and describe when the practice may be beneficial.
Explain why adequate dietary carbohydrates are necessary for endurance training to be effective.
Identify and explain the relationship between the components of the Female Athlete Triad.
Identify factors that affect fluid needs of athletes, and discuss strategies to optimize hydration during and after exercise.
Describe the concept of energy balance
Identify and describe the components of total energy expenditure
Describe factors that affect basal metabolic rate
Describe activities that are examples of non exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT)
Describe factors that contribute to the development of obesity
Use body mass index and waist circumference to evaluate someone’s risk of chronic disease
Describe methods for determining body composition
Discuss strategies for successful weight loss and maintenance

Assignments due this week

Chapter 10: Trace Minerals

Small Quantities with Big Importance: How lack of trace minerals can wreak havoc on your health.

Spotlight D: Dietary Supplements

Supplements, Herbs, and Functional Foods: Surprising studies on the value of vitamin supplements.

(Module 13.01) Study Guide (Chapter 10) Trace Minerals 📄➡ Here

(Module 13.02) Study Guide (Chapter 11) Energy Balance and Obesity 📄➡ Here

(Module 13.03) Study Guide (Chapter 12) Nutrition and Fitness 📄➡ Here

(Module 13.04) Study Guide (Spotlight G) Nutrition and Aging 📄➡ Here

(Module 13.05) Study Guide (Metabolism) 📄➡ Here

Student Study Guide Zoom Room (open every Wednesday from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.) Meeting ➡
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This Zoom Student Study Guide room is scheduled to be open from 1:00 - 5:00 every Wednesday.

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