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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. Foods that offer few nutrients but still have calories






3. A measure of the most weight you can lift or the most force you can exert at one time






4. Contains carbon - hydrogen - oxyge - and nitrogen. source of energy. needed by tissue for repair and growth. made up of 20 amino acids.






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






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






7. Fats that are solid at room temperature






8. A mental health professional who is trained and licensed by the state to perform therapy






9. Loss of water






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






11. A measure of a muscle's ability to repeatedly exert a force over a prolonged period of time






12. A licensed - certified mental health professional with a master's degree in social work






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






14. A measure of the most weight you can lift or the most force you can exert at one time






15. Sickness caught from eating unsafe food






16. The ability of your body's joints to move easily through a full range of motion






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






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






19. Substances in food that your body needs






20. Communication strategies that help you say no to others effectively






21. Switching between different activities and exercises on different days






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






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






24. When your words say one thing but your body language and/or intonation say another






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






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






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






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






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






30. Fats that remain liquid at room temperature






31. Indigestible substances in foods - made mostly of carbohydrate






32. A tendency to give up - give in - or back down without standing up for your rights and needs






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






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






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






36. Foods that offer few nutrients but still have calories






37. The ratio of body fat to lean body tissue - such as bone - muscle - and fluid






38. Contains carbon - hydrogen - oxyge - and nitrogen. source of energy. needed by tissue for repair and growth. made up of 20 amino acids.






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






40. The feeling of stability and control over your body






41. A licensed - certified mental health professional with a master's degree in social work






42. The range of numbers between which your heart and lungs receive the most benefit from a workout






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






44. The starches and sugars present in foods






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






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






47. The use of visual cues to communicate information or feelings






48. When your words say one thing but your body language and/or intonation say another






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






50. Period of low to moderate exercise