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| What is the major importance of magnesium, in exercise? (2) |
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| Muscle relaxation and ATP production. |
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| What are the major functions of calcium?(5) |
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| Bone integrity, muscle contraction, cAMP, nerve conduction, blood pressure. |
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| What are the five diet planning principles? |
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| Balance, moderation, variety, caloric control, nutrient density. |
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| How can you moderate glycemic index? |
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| what percentage of carbs, protein and fat are the optimal balance? |
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| 60% carbs, 15% protein, 25% fat. |
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| what does DASH stand for? |
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| Dietary approach to stopping hypertension |
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| Those with high blood pressure could benefit from following an eating plan and reducing intake of what nutrient? |
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| Research has found that blood pressures were reduced with an eating plan that is low in what, and emphasizes what? |
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| low in staurated fat, cholesterol and total fat. Emphasizes fruits, vegetables and low fat diary foods. |
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| the DASH eating program includes what foods? |
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| Fruits, veggies, lowfat dairy, whole grain products, fish, poultry nuts. |
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| The DASH eating program decreases what foods? |
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| red meat, sweets, and sugar-containing beverages. |
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| How many calories a day is the DASH eating plan based on? |
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| What food group do potatoes belong to? |
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| Vegetables. NOT starches/breads |
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| what food group does corn belong to? |
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