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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 smooth and effective working together of your muscles and bones






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






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






4. The starches and sugars present in foods






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






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






7. Returning body to normal condition after a workout






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






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






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






11. Period of low to moderate exercise






12. The feeling of stability and control over your body






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






14. Any form of bodily movement that uses up energy






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






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






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






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






19. Any form of bodily movement that uses up energy






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






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






22. Behaving with confidence and clearly stating your intentions






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






32. The passing of traits from parents to their children






33. Sickness caught from eating unsafe food






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






35. Foods that offer few nutrients but still have calories






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






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






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






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






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






41. The body's physical need for food






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






43. The passing of traits from parents to their children






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






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






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






47. Fats that remain liquid at room temperature






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






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






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