FITNESS AND NUTRITION
Across
- 2. DIET A diet that includes proper proportions of nutrients.
- 4. Nutrients required in small amounts (vitamins and minerals).
- 6. The process of maintaining adequate body fluids.
- 7. The body’s primary source of energy.
- 8. ENDURANCE The ability of the heart, lungs, and blood vessels to deliver oxygen during sustained physical activity.
- 12. Light physical activity done before exercise to prepare the body and reduce injury risk.
- 13. Exercise that requires oxygen and can be sustained for long periods.
- 17. Inorganic nutrients essential for bone health, fluid balance, and nerve function.
- 18. The duration of a workout session.
- 19. COMPOSITION The proportion of fat mass and lean mass in the body.
- 20. High-intensity exercise performed without sufficient oxygen supply.
- 21. Gradual increase in exercise intensity or volume over time.
- 22. Stored form of glucose in muscles and liver used for energy.
- 23. The kind of exercise performed (e.g., cardio, strength, flexibility).
- 24. A measurement that assesses body weight relative to height.
- 27. Training principle that involves increasing intensity to improve fitness.
- 28. Nutrient responsible for muscle repair and growth.
- 29. Nutrient that provides concentrated energy and supports cell function.
Down
- 1. Units that measure energy obtained from food.
- 3. STRENGTH The maximum force a muscle can produce in a single effort.
- 5. The chemical processes that convert food into energy.
- 9. Light activity performed after exercise to gradually return the body to resting state.
- 10. The process of allowing the body to rest and repair after exercise.
- 11. ENDURANCE The ability of a muscle to perform repeated contractions without fatigue.
- 14. The level of effort or difficulty of an exercise.
- 15. A condition caused by excessive loss of body fluids.
- 16. Organic compounds needed in small amounts for body regulation.
- 25. The range of motion available at a joint.
- 26. Nutrients required in large amounts (carbohydrates, protein, fats).
- 29. How often a person exercises within a week.