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gonzo233

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Name at least four roles of fat in the body.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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What is the progressive overload principle?
 
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dominiqueenicolee

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Reply #1 on: Aug 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Fat insulates the body and helps maintain body temperature; cushions certain organs; facilitates absorption of the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K; is the main source of stored energy in your body and provides nine calories per gram; in the form of phospholipids, are the main component of cell membranes.

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The progressive overload principle is a means of improving fitness over time by incorporating a gradual increase in exercise demand through modifications in FITT: Frequency, Intensity, Time, or Type of activity.


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Reply 2 on: Aug 21, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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