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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. Switching between different activities and exercises on different days






2. Any form of bodily movement that uses up energy






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






4. A disturbance in the normal function of a part of the body






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






17. The psychological desire for food






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






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






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






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






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






23. Loss of water






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






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






26. Counseling that seeks to improve troubled family relationships






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






28. The feeling of stability and control over your body






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






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






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






32. Period of low to moderate exercise






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






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






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






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






37. The feeling of stability and control over your body






38. The passing of traits from parents to their children






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






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






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






42. Fats that are solid at room temperature






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






44. The feeling of stability and control over your body






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






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






47. The psychological desire for food






48. Substances in food that your body needs






49. The feeling of stability and control over your body






50. The starches and sugars present in foods