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






2. Switching between different activities and exercises on different days






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






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






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






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






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






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






9. Fats that remain liquid at room temperature






10. Any form of bodily movement that uses up energy






11. Switching between different activities and exercises on different days






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






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






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






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






16. Behaving with confidence and clearly stating your intentions






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






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






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






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






21. Period of low to moderate exercise






22. The feeling of stability and control over your body






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






24. The feeling of stability and control over your body






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






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






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






28. Indigestible substances in foods - made mostly of carbohydrate






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






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






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






32. The units of heat that measure the energy available in foods.






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






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






35. Substances in food that your body needs






36. The body's physical need for food






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






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






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






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






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






42. The starches and sugars present in foods






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






44. Contains carbon - hydrogen - oxyge - and nitrogen. source of energy. needed by tissue for repair and growth. made up of 20 amino acids.






45. Behaving with confidence and clearly stating your intentions






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






47. The feeling of stability and control over your body






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






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






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