| A | B |
|---|
| A quality the expresses itself | poise |
| A form of exercise involving steady, sustained, and vigorous physical activity that improves oxygen intake, aids the circulatory system, strengthens the body, and helps burn up calories. | aerobics |
| The body system involving the heart and lungs. | cardiopulmonary system |
| The blood vessels of the body. | vascular system |
| Exercises, such as calisthenics and weight lifting, that require movement to create muscle contractions. | isotonics |
| A method of exercising that pits one set of muscles against another or against an immovable object and requires movement to create muscle contractions. | isometrics |
| The range of heart beats per minute that a person engaging in aerobic exercise should stay within in order to achieve a safe but effective workout. | target zone |
| Exercise set to music, combining the fun of dance with the benefits of jogging. | aerobic dance |
| Of or relating to the chest. | thoracic |
| A series of postures and exercises that are designed to stretch the muscles, induce deep breathing, and promote mental relaxation. | yoga |
| Essential nutrients, often called the building blocks of the body, necessary for the healthy growth, maintenance, and repair of body tissue. | proteins |
| Those fats found in meats, dairy products, and lard that have the characteristic of hardening at room temperature. | saturated fats |
| Oils, such as sunflower oil, safflower oil, and corn oil, considered by many nutritionists to be better for people than saturated fats. | unsaturated fats |
| A food source, such as starch and sugar, for supplying energy and heat to the body. | carbohydrates |
| A life sustaining substance that is essential in building cell membranes and aiding digestion. | cholesterol |
| A type of cholesterol that is good for the body. | HDL |
| A type of cholesterol that is bad for the body. | LDL |
| A thinning of bone as that can lead to a hump back condition. | osteoporosis |
| The essential nutrients that should be consumed each day to maintain good health. | RDA |
| A unit used to measure the energy produced by food. | calorie |
| Foods, such as soda pop, potato chips, candy, and cake, with high caloric value but little nutritional worth. | empty-calorie foods |
| An eating disorder in which individuals who have a fear of becoming obese induce vomiting or take laxatives after eating or binging. | bulimia |
| An eating disorder in which the anorexic resists food to the point of starvation. | anorexia |
