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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. Any form of bodily movement that uses up energy






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






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






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






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






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






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


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






9. Returning body to normal condition after a workout






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






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






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






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






14. The feeling of stability and control over your body






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






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






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






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






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






20. Sickness caught from eating unsafe food






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






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






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






24. The psychological desire for food






25. The body's physical need for food






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






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






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






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






30. Period of low to moderate exercise






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






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






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






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






35. A unit of the energy supplied by food






36. A unit of the energy supplied by food






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






47. The passing of traits from parents to their children






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






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






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