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Which of the following foods is a good source of complete protein?
Which of the following foods is a good source of complete protein?
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A food is considered a complete protein when it contains all nine essential amino acids that our body doesn't produce on its own. By comparison, incomplete proteins contain some but not all of the essential amino acids in various amounts. Complete protein sources include fish, poultry, eggs, beef, pork, dairy products, and whole sources of soy (like tofu, edamame, tempeh, and miso).
Source: Cleveland Clinic
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Which part of your body gets the most workout when you do squats?
Which part of your body gets the most workout when you do squats?
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When it comes to strength training, squats are a staple exercise that can provide numerous benefits. But have you ever wondered what muscles are actually being worked when you perform a squat? The primary muscle groups targeted by squats are the quadriceps and glutes. The quadriceps are the muscles located on the front of your thigh and are responsible for extending your knee. Another major muscle group that squats work is the glutes, which are the muscles in your buttocks.
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Eating one of what fruit a day is said to keep the doctor away?
Eating one of what fruit a day is said to keep the doctor away?
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"An apple a day keeps the doctor away" is a common English-language proverb that appeared in the 19th century, advocating for the consumption of apples, and by extension, "if one eats healthful foods, one will remain in good health and will not need to see the doctor often." A variant of the proverb, "Eat an apple on going to bed, and you'll keep the doctor from earning his bread" was recorded as a Pembrokeshire saying in 1866. The modern phrasing, "An apple a day keeps the doctor away", began usage at the end of the 19th century, with early print examples found as early as 1887.
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What percentage of fat should a young, healthy male body have?
What percentage of fat should a young, healthy male body have?
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According to the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, there are healthy body fat percentages based on your age. For people aged 20 to 39, women should aim for 21% to 32% of body fat. Men should have 8% to 19%. Women naturally have a higher body fat percentage than men. Their body fat will also naturally increase as they age. To find out what your body fat percentage is, a health professional might use skin calipers to measure your stored fat.
Source: Web MD
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Which dietary mineral is essential for bone and teeth health?
Which dietary mineral is essential for bone and teeth health?
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Calcium is an important nutrient that people need to consume for strong bones and teeth. When a person does not consume enough calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin D, they can develop weaker, less-dense bones and teeth. This can lead to osteoporosis and other health complications, such as tooth decay and tooth loss. According to the New York State Department of Health, females living with osteoporosis tend to have fewer teeth than those of a similar age not living with the condition. They also note that if the jawbone weakens or thins, it may no longer support the teeth properly, leading to tooth loss.
Source: Medical News Today
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Which of these exercises enables building "six-pack" abs?
Which of these exercises enables building "six-pack" abs?
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The crunch is an abdominal exercise that works the rectus abdominis muscle. It enables both building "six-pack" abs and tightening the belly. Crunches use the exerciser's own body weight to tone muscle. In a crunch, unlike a sit-up, the lower back stays on the floor. This is said to eliminate any involvement by the hip flexors and make the crunch an effective isolation exercise for the abdominals.
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Which of these fruits is a key ingredient in a classic Waldorf salad?
Which of these fruits is a key ingredient in a classic Waldorf salad?
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A Waldorf salad is a fruit and nut salad generally made of celery, fresh apples, walnuts, and grapes, dressed in mayonnaise, and traditionally served on a bed of lettuce as an appetizer or a light meal. The apples, celery, and grapes can all be green, which harmonizes the color palette of the dish. The original recipe was just apples, celery, and mayonnaise. It did not contain nuts, but they had been added by the time the recipe appeared in The Rector Cook Book in 1928.
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Which of these is an exercise where a person presses a weight upwards?
Which of these is an exercise where a person presses a weight upwards?
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The bench press, or chest press, is a weight training exercise where a person presses a weight upwards while lying horizontally on a weight training bench. Although the bench press is a compound movement, the muscles primarily used are the pectoralis major, the anterior deltoids, and the triceps, among other stabilizing muscles. A barbell is generally used to hold the weight, but a pair of dumbbells can also be used.
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Where can you find the type of sugar known as fructose?
Where can you find the type of sugar known as fructose?
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Fructose, or fruit sugar, is a ketonic simple sugar found in many plants, where it is often bonded to glucose to form the disaccharide sucrose. It is one of the three dietary monosaccharides, along with glucose and galactose, that are absorbed by the gut directly into the blood of the portal vein during digestion. The liver then converts both fructose and galactose into glucose, so that dissolved glucose, known as blood sugar, is the only monosaccharide present in circulating blood. Fructose was discovered by French chemist Augustin-Pierre Dubrunfaut in 1847. The name "fructose" was coined in 1857 by the English chemist William Allen Miller. Pure, dry fructose is a sweet, white, odorless, crystalline solid, and is the most water-soluble of all the sugars. Fructose is found in honey, tree and vine fruits, flowers, berries, and most root vegetables.
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The sport of triathlon combines swimming, cycling, and what?
The sport of triathlon combines swimming, cycling, and what?
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A triathlon is an endurance multisport race consisting of swimming, cycling, and running over various distances. Triathletes compete for the fastest overall completion time, racing each segment sequentially with the time transitioning between the disciplines included. The word is of Greek origin, from τρεῖς or treis (three) and ἆθλος or athlos (competition). The sport originated in the late 1970s in Southern California as sports clubs and individuals developed the sport. This history has meant that variations of the sport were created and still exist.
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What food group is found on the top of the USDA food pyramid?
What food group is found on the top of the USDA food pyramid?
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The USDA food pyramid was created in 1992 and divided into six horizontal sections containing depictions of foods from each section's food group. A food pyramid's tip is the smallest part, so the fats and sweets at the top of the Food Pyramid should comprise the smallest percentage of the diet. The foods at the top of the food pyramid should be eaten sparingly because they provide calories, but not much in the way of nutrition. These foods include salad dressings, oils, cream, butter, margarine, sugars, soft drinks, candies, and sweet desserts. On the 1992–2005 pyramid, the fat circle and sugar triangle are scattered throughout the pyramid to represent the naturally-occurring fats and sugars in various foods. The idea of this is to reduce the temptation to eat so much junk food and excessive fats and sugars, as there is already enough fat and sugar in the rest of the diet. For example, the triangles in the Fruit Group represent the fact that sugar is inevitable in that group.
Source: Wikipedia
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Approximately how much do astronauts have to exercise in space?
Approximately how much do astronauts have to exercise in space?
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Bone and muscle loss are real challenges astronauts face while they are in a weightless environment such as space. According to NASA, astronauts must exercise approximately 2.5 hours per day when they are in space to mitigate the effects of zero gravity on their bones and muscles. Since astronauts face unique challenges in orbit, their exercise routines look a bit different than those we might have here on Earth. That’s why NASA developed specialized machines and equipment for the astronauts to use for their daily workouts.
Source: Space Center
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What is another name for dietary fibre?
What is another name for dietary fibre?
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Dietary fiber or roughage is the portion of plant-derived food that cannot be completely broken down by human digestive enzymes. Dietary fibers are diverse in chemical composition and can be grouped generally by their solubility, viscosity, and fermentability, which affect how fibers are processed in the body. Dietary fiber has two main components: soluble fiber and insoluble fiber, which are components of plant-based foods, such as legumes, whole grains and cereals, vegetables, fruits, nuts, or seeds.
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How much of the body's total oxygen does the brain consume?
How much of the body's total oxygen does the brain consume?
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In the average adult human, the brain represents about 2% of the body weight. Remarkably, despite its relatively small size, the brain accounts for about 20% of the oxygen and, hence, calories consumed by the body. This high rate of metabolism is remarkably constant despite the widely varying mental and motor activity.
Source: National Library of Medicine
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Which of the following is noted for having good Diuretic properties?
Which of the following is noted for having good Diuretic properties?
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Asparagus can act as a natural diuretic, according to a 2010 study published in the West Indian Medical Journal. This can help rid the body of excess salt and fluid, making it especially good for people suffering from edema and high blood pressure. It also helps flush out toxins in the kidneys and prevent kidney stones. On the other hand, the National Institutes of Health recommends that people who are suffering from uric acid kidney stones should avoid asparagus.
Source: Live Science
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What popular type of exercise is named after a real person?
What popular type of exercise is named after a real person?
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Pilates is a type of mind-body exercise developed in the early 20th century by German physical trainer Joseph Pilates, after whom it was named. Pilates called his method "Contrology". It is practiced worldwide, especially in countries such as Australia, Canada, South Korea, the United States and the United Kingdom. As of 2005, approximately 11 million people were practicing the discipline regularly, and there were 14,000 instructors in the US.
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Which of these contains more fat than any other fruit?
Which of these contains more fat than any other fruit?
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Avocados are unique in the world of fruits. Whereas most fruits primarily contain carbs, avocados are loaded with fats. In fact, avocados are about 80% fat, by calories, making them even higher in fat than most animal foods. Avocados are also among the best sources of potassium in the diet, providing 15% of the Daily Value (DV) per 5-ounce (150-gram) serving. In addition, they’re packed with antioxidant compounds. Additionally, one study involving 45 men and women found that consuming one avocado daily for 5 weeks had favorable effects on participants’ cholesterol profiles.
Source: Healthline
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What is the name for our physiological cycle of about 24 hours?
What is the name for our physiological cycle of about 24 hours?
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Circadian rhythms are physical, mental, and behavioral changes that follow a 24-hour cycle. These natural processes respond primarily to light and dark and affect most living things, including animals, plants, and microbes. Chronobiology is the study of circadian rhythms. One example of a light-related circadian rhythm is sleeping at night and being awake during the day. The Average Teen Circadian Cycle image shows the circadian rhythm cycle of a typical teen.
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How many essential vitamins are there?
How many essential vitamins are there?
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Vitamins help your body grow and work the way it should. There are 13 essential vitamins — vitamins A, C, D, E, K, and the B vitamins (thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, biotin, B6, B12, and folate). Vitamins have different jobs to help keep the body working properly. Some vitamins help you resist infections and keep your nerves healthy, while others may help your body get energy from food or help your blood clot properly.
Source: NIA
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What training protocol alternates explosive exercise with brief recovery?
What training protocol alternates explosive exercise with brief recovery?
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High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is a training protocol alternating short periods of intense or explosive anaerobic exercise with brief recovery periods until the point of exhaustion. HIIT involves exercises performed in repeated quick bursts at maximum or near maximal effort with periods of rest or low activity between bouts. The very high level of intensity, the interval duration, and number of bouts distinguish it from aerobic (cardiovascular) activity because the body significantly recruits anaerobic energy systems (although not completely to the exclusion of aerobic pathways).
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