NUTRITION
NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Question
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The belief that you lose fat mass in a specific body part by concentrating exercise in that area is known as:
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Spot reduction
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A fad
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Weight cycling
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Toning
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Spot reduction refers to the claim that fat in a certain area of the body can be targeted for reduction through exercise of specific muscles in that desired area. For example, exercising the abdominal muscles in an effort to lose weight in or around one’s midsection.
Detailed explanation-2: -Fat-burning zone. Also called the temperate zone, you’re using 60% to 70% of your maximum heart rate when exercising at this intensity. Typically, about 65% of the calories you burn in this zone are from fat.
Detailed explanation-3: -Catabolysis is a biological process in which the body breaks down fat and muscle tissue in order to stay alive.
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