FITNESS AND NUTRITION

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.

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.