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






2. Hearing - thinking about - and responding to the other person's message






3. Indigestible substances in foods - made mostly of carbohydrate






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






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






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






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






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






9. Foods that offer few nutrients but still have calories






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






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






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






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






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






15. The feeling of stability and control over your body






16. The feeling of stability and control over your body






17. Any form of bodily movement that uses up energy






18. Behaving with confidence and clearly stating your intentions






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






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






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






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






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






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






25. Switching between different activities and exercises on different days






26. Fats that remain liquid at room temperature






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






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






29. A regular activity and exercise that prepares a person for a sport






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






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






32. Foods that offer few nutrients but still have calories






33. The feeling of stability and control over your body






34. Any form of bodily movement that uses up energy






35. Period of low to moderate exercise






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






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






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






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






40. Substances in food that your body needs






41. Any form of bodily movement that uses up energy






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






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






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






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






46. Returning body to normal condition after a workout






47. Any form of bodily movement that uses up energy






48. Substances that the body cannot manufacture but that are needed for forming healthy bones and teeth and regulating many vital body processes






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






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