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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. Loss of water






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






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






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






5. Behaving with confidence and clearly stating your intentions






6. Substances in food that your body needs






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






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






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






10. The psychological desire for food






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






12. The body's physical need for food






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






14. Foods that offer few nutrients but still have calories






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






31. Period of low to moderate exercise






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






33. Any form of bodily movement that uses up energy






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






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






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






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






38. The feeling of stability and control over your body






39. Returning body to normal condition after a workout






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






41. Any form of bodily movement that uses up energy






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






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






44. A unit of the energy supplied by food






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






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






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






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






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






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