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






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






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






4. Returning body to normal condition after a workout






5. Switching between different activities and exercises on different days






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






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






8. Substances in food that your body needs






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






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






11. Loss of water






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






19. Fats that remain liquid at room temperature






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






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






22. Indigestible substances in foods - made mostly of carbohydrate






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






30. Sickness caught from eating unsafe food






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






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






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






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






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






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






37. The feeling of stability and control over your body






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






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

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






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






42. The psychological desire for food






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






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






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






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






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






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






49. Compounds that help regulate many vital body processes - including the digestion - absorption - and metabolism of other nutrients






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