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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. Indigestible substances in foods - made mostly of carbohydrate






2. Period of low to moderate exercise






3. The starches and sugars present in foods






4. The passing of traits from parents to their children






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






6. Fats that remain liquid at room temperature






7. Loss of water






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






18. Fats that remain liquid at room temperature






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






20. Returning body to normal condition after a workout






21. The feeling of stability and control over your body






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






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






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






25. The starches and sugars present in foods






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






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






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






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






30. Switching between different activities and exercises on different days






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






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






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






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






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






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






37. Units of heat that measure the energy available in foods






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






39. Behaving with confidence and clearly stating your intentions






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






41. Foods that offer few nutrients but still have calories






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






43. A unit of the energy supplied by food






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






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






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






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






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






49. Substances in food that your body needs






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