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






2. A unit of the energy supplied by food






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






4. A method for safely increasing aspects of your workout without injuring yourself






5. The influence to go along with the beliefs and actions of other people your age






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






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






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






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






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






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






12. Substances in food that your body needs






13. A disorder in which intense anxiety or fear keeps a person from functioning normally






14. Switching between different activities and exercises on different days






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






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






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






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






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






20. The feeling of stability and control over your body






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






22. A system designed to help Americans make healthful food choices






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






24. A unit of the energy supplied by food






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






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






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






28. Period of low to moderate exercise






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






30. Any form of bodily movement that uses up energy






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






32. Switching between different activities and exercises on different days






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






34. The passing of traits from parents to their children






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






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






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






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






39. Speaking in a way that is overly forceful - pushy - hostile - or otherwise attacking in approach






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






41. Fats that remain liquid at room temperature






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






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






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






45. The feeling of stability and control over your body






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






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






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






49. A system designed to help Americans make healthful food choices






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