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






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






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






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






5. Any form of bodily movement that uses up energy






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






7. Behaving with confidence and clearly stating your intentions






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






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






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






11. Fats that remain liquid at room temperature






12. The feeling of stability and control over your body






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






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






15. The passing of traits from parents to their children






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






17. Behaving with confidence and clearly stating your intentions






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






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






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






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






22. Indigestible substances in foods - made mostly of carbohydrate






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






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






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






26. The feeling of stability and control over your body






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






36. Returning body to normal condition after a workout






37. The body's physical need for food






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






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






40. Any form of bodily movement that uses up energy






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






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






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






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






45. Any form of bodily movement that uses up energy






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






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






48. Substances in food that your body needs






49. Foods that offer few nutrients but still have calories






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