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






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






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






4. A unit of the energy supplied by food






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






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






7. Counseling that seeks to improve troubled family relationships






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






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






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






11. Indigestible substances in foods - made mostly of carbohydrate






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






23. Any form of bodily movement that uses up energy






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






25. Returning body to normal condition after a workout






26. The psychological desire for food






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

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






29. Fats that remain liquid at room temperature






30. The psychological desire for food






31. Fats that are solid at room temperature






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






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






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






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






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






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






38. The body's physical need for food






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






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






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






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






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






44. Returning body to normal condition after a workout






45. A unit of the energy supplied by food






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






47. Behaving with confidence and clearly stating your intentions






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






49. Sickness caught from eating unsafe food






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