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






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






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






4. The feeling of stability and control over your body






5. Loss of water






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






13. Period of low to moderate exercise






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






15. This is a statement that presents a situation from the speakers personal viewpoint


16. Substances in food that your body needs






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






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






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






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






21. Any form of bodily movement that uses up energy






22. Switching between different activities and exercises on different days






23. A method for safely increasing aspects of your workout without injuring yourself






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






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






26. Foods that offer few nutrients but still have calories






27. A measure of how efficiently your heart and lungs work when you exercise and how quickly they return to normal when you stop






28. Sickness caught from eating unsafe food






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






37. Indigestible substances in foods - made mostly of carbohydrate






38. Loss of water






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






40. The feeling of stability and control over your body






41. The passing of traits from parents to their children






42. Behaving with confidence and clearly stating your intentions






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






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






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






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






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






48. Substances in food that your body needs






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






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