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Health Vocab

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Intense physical activity that requires little oxygen but uses short bursts of energy






2. The number of times your heart beats per minute when you are relaxing






3. Protect - Rest - Ice - Compress - and Elevate






4. The ability to handle the physical demands of everyday life without becoming overly tired






5. Intense and exaggerated fear of a specific situation or object






6. The smooth and effective working together of your muscles and bones






7. Planned physical activity done regularly to build or maintain one's fitness






8. The exchange of thoughts - feelings - and beliefs between two or more people






9. The amount of nutrients relative to the number of calories they provide






10. The passing of traits from parents to their children






11. The intentional act of taking one's own life






12. Substances in food that your body needs






13. The smooth and effective working together of your muscles and bones






14. An overheating of the body that can result from dehydration






15. Intense physical activity that requires little oxygen but uses short bursts of energy






16. The smooth and effective working together of your muscles and bones






17. Substances in food that your body needs






18. The number of times your heart beats per minute when you are relaxing






19. Any form of bodily movement that uses up energy






20. A measure of how efficiently your heart and lungs work when you exercise and how quickly they return to normal when you stop






21. The units of heat that measure the energy available in foods.






22. The body's physical need for food






23. Compounds that help regulate many vital body processes - including the digestion - absorption - and metabolism of other nutrients






24. The feeling of stability and control over your body






25. Any form of bodily movement that uses up energy






26. Intense physical activity that requires little oxygen but uses short bursts of energy






27. A very serious mood disorder in which people lose interest in life and can no longer find enjoyment in anything






28. A psychological condition that affects a person's ability to interact normally with others






29. Fats that are solid at room temperature






30. Connections you have with other people and groups in your life






31. Rhythmic - nonstop - moderate to vigorous activity that requires large amounts of oxygen






32. Indigestible substances in foods - made mostly of carbohydrate






33. A medical doctor with a specialty in the treatment of mental health problems






34. A disorder in which a person undergoes changes in mood that seem inappropriate or extreme






35. Counseling that seeks to improve troubled family relationships






36. The study of nutrients and how they are used by the body






37. The intentional act of taking one's own life






38. A group of friends who hang out together and act in similar ways






39. Any form of bodily movement that uses up energy






40. Loss of water






41. Switching between different activities and exercises on different days






42. Sickness caught from eating unsafe food






43. Intense physical activity that requires little oxygen but uses short bursts of energy






44. The study of nutrients and how they are used by the body






45. A severe mental disorder in which people lose contact with reality






46. An approach that teaches you different ways of thinking or behaving






47. A nutrient that helps control the amount of fluid in your body






48. Aware of how you may be feeling at a given moment






49. Planned physical activity done regularly to build or maintain one's fitness






50. The feeling of stability and control over your body