Test your basic knowledge |

Health Vocab

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
  • If you are not ready to take this test, you can study here.
  • Match each statement with the correct term.
  • Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.

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. The psychological desire for food






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






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






4. Any form of bodily movement that uses up energy






5. The feeling of stability and control over your body






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






7. Indigestible substances in foods - made mostly of carbohydrate






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






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






10. Behaving with confidence and clearly stating your intentions






11. Loss of water






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






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






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






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






16. The psychological desire for food






17. Loss of water






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






27. Behaving with confidence and clearly stating your intentions






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






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






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






31. A unit of the energy supplied by food






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






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






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






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






36. Fats that are solid at room temperature






37. Substances in food that your body needs






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






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






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






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






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






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






44. Returning body to normal condition after a workout






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






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






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






48. Any form of bodily movement that uses up energy






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






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