Health and Fitness

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  1. 2. Relating to the heart and blood vessels, often associated with aerobic exercise.
  2. 5. Type of exercise that does not require oxygen for energy production.
  3. 10. A condition characterized by excessive body fat, increasing the risk of various health problems.
  4. 11. The ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort, improved by aerobic exercise.
  5. 13. Compounds in food that help protect the body from damage caused by free radicals, linked to cancer prevention.
  6. 17. A condition caused by excessive loss of body water.
  7. 18. Units of energy provided by food and used by the body.
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  1. 1. Macronutrient that is the body's primary source of energy
  2. 3. Loading A strategy used by endurance athletes to maximize glycogen stores before competition.
  3. 4. Density A measure of the strength of bones, important for preventing osteoporosis.
  4. 6. A fatty substance found in the blood, high levels of which can increase the risk of heart disease.
  5. 7. The stored form of carbohydrates in the liver and muscles.
  6. 8. Another term for high blood pressure, often managed through diet and exercise.
  7. 9. The process of maintaining adequate fluid levels in the body.
  8. 12. A disease characterized by uncontrolled cell growth, with risks that can be reduced by healthy nutrition.
  9. 14. A hormone that helps regulate blood sugar levels, crucial for diabetes management.
  10. 15. Exercise that increases cardiovascular endurance by using oxygen.
  11. 16. The process by which your body converts what you eat and drink into energy.