HNFE 1114 Lecture Notes - Lecture 17: Hydrostatic Weighing, Quackery, Nutrient Density
15 Jul 2016
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Body composition= % muscle and % fat. Physical activity moderate to vigorous (>30min/day-5x/wk weight loss 60-90min/day) Fick(atrial/venous blood gases), copper (air force-calc based on increase vo2 max (volume of oxygen utilized or aerobic capacity) distance covered in 12 minutes), sorenson methods (hr max/hr rest: muscle strength and endurance. Increases the sensitivity of tissues to insulin and decreases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Weight-bearing exercise stimulates bones to become stronger and denser which reduces risk of osteoporosis. Recommended: 150 min moderate activity per week (30 minutes per day)= walking or jogging a mile in 15-20 min. or. For weight control 60-90 min per day moderate. Aerobic zone- result of moderate to vigorous activity most days of the week. Raise heart rate to 60-85% of max. Calculate max hr by subtracting your age from 220. Beginners overdoing- creating an active lifestyle takes time.
