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| Compounds that block the actions of promoters, agents associated with the development of certain diseases. |
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| Small proteins or peptides produced in cells. Secreted by the immune system. |
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| Use of drugs in sports in attempts to enhance performance. |
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| Study of populations to determine the relationship of various risk factors to epidemic diseases or health problems. |
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| Work-enhancing agents that are used in attempts to increase athletic or physical performance capacity. |
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| Form of structured physical activity generally designed to enhance physical fitness; exercise usually refers to strenuous physical activity. |
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| Study that manipulates an independent variable (cause) to observe the outcome on a dependent variable (effect). |
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| Components of physical fitness whose improvement have health benefits. Cardio, body comp, flexibility, muscular strength and endurance. |
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| Poor nutrition that may be due to inadequate amounts of essential nutrients. Or to many calories leading to obesity. |
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| Statistical technique to summarize the findings of numerous studies in attempt to provide a qualitative based conclusion. |
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| Substance found in food that provide energy, promote growth and repair, and regulate metabolism. |
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| Study of foods and nutrients and their effect on health, growth, and development of the individual. |
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| Any activity that involves human movement: in relation to health and physical activity is often classifies as structured and unstructured. |
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| Set of abilities individuals possess to perform specific types of physical activity. |
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| Substances or agents necessary to support or promote the development of a disease once it is initiated. |
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| Diet plan based upon healthful eating principles that is designed to help prevent or treat common chronic diseases. Particularly heart disease and cancer. |
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| Misrepresentation of the facts to deceive the consumer. |
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| Factors that increase the risk for a given disease. Cigarette > lung cancer. |
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| Sedentary Death Syndrome (SeDS) |
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| Term associated with the sedentary lifestyle and related health problems that predispose to premature death. |
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| Application of nutritional principles to sport with the intent of maximizing performance. |
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| Components of physical fitness that, when improved, have implications for enhanced sport performance, such as agility and power. |
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| Supplements marketed to athletes and physically active individuals. |
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| structured physical activity |
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| Planned program of physical activity usually designed to enhance physical fitness. |
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| unstructured physical activity |
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| Many of the normal physical activities that are generally not planned as exercise, walking to work. climbing stairs, gardening etc.. |
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