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M metabolic equivalent (MET) A unit of measure for the amount of oxygen the body uses during physical activity. One MET is equiv ...

complex and requires an overnight stay in a spe- cial lab to capture measurements at precisely the point of minimal metabolic ac ...

Doctors commonly refer to genetic-based con- ditions as inborn errors of metabolism. Many of these disorders affect the function ...

P–R physical activity recommendations The guide- lines health and fitness experts suggest as mini- mum standards to maintain a F ...

ciency, flexible joints, and healthyBODY MASS INDEX (BMI). Regular physical activity during childhood appears to further reduce ...

minutes of resistance exercise is sufficient. Ath- letes in training for events or a competitive season may engage in longer ses ...

S–T shin splints PAINalong the tibia, the area in the lower leg commonly called the shin. Shin splints are common among people w ...

eating other foods is impractical. It is important to read product labels carefully. See also DIET AND HEALTH. stinger An injury ...

tion in strengthening activities (such as RESISTANCE EXERCISE), FITNESS LEVEL, FLEXIBILITY, and the range of motion of the joint ...

their primary sports into their training regimens, using other activities to exercise their bodies in different ways. A runner o ...

W walking for fitness A planned approach for improving and maintaining overall physical fitness and health through walking. Heal ...

the muscles, bringing more oxygen and enhancing the ability of the BLOODto carry away metabolic wastes, such as lactic acid, tha ...

the process in reverse. Spend about 5 minutes going slowly through the movements of the activ- ity, then take 5 to 7 minutes to ...

This section, “Human Relations,” presents an overview discussion of the general relationship between human interaction and healt ...

Human Relations 239 How people feel about themselves, their health situations, the partnerships and relationships in their lives ...

A adolescence The stage of emotional and mental development that marks the transition from child- hood to adulthood, accompanyin ...

NEPHRINE—the stress hormones. This cascade causes BLOODvessels throughout the body to con- strict, raising BLOOD PRESSURE. It al ...

C child abuse Actions by parents and other care- givers that endanger a child’s physical and emo- tional well-being. Child abuse ...

threatening the child with harm should he or she say anything to others about the abuse. It is crucial that anyone who suspects ...

D–E domestic violence Actions and behaviors that use aggression, threats, and fear to control another person in a household or p ...