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During pregnancy, the woman’s minute ventilation will increase by almost 50% and will use more oxygen at rest.  What is the percentage of oxygen utilization at rest for a woman during pregnancy? 

How many more calories does a woman eat during pregnancy per day to meet the increased metabolic requirements for homeostasis?

The personal trainer can use the RPE scale for women who are pregnant.  What rating on the RPE scale can the personal trainer prescribe a woman doing aerobic exercise during pregnancy?

Some adults are affected by back pain sometime in their adult life.  How many adults in the United States are affected by low back pain? 

The rate of muscle loss may double to 1 pound per year in people past 50 years of age.

Men and women who are _____years of age and older are typically referred to as senior or older adults.  What is the age of that population? 

The personal trainer should increase the intensity by ___ percent once the older adult can complete 15 repetitions.

What is the recommended time and intensity level for children to engage in daily physical activity?

What term best describes the loss of bone proteins and minerals?

What are the three things a personal trainer should keep in mind when designing a resistance training program for youth?