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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 intentional act of taking one's own life






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






3. Switching between different activities and exercises on different days






4. The feeling of stability and control over your body






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






6. Fats that are solid at room temperature






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






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






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






10. Period of low to moderate exercise






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






18. Foods that offer few nutrients but still have calories






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






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






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






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






23. Indigestible substances in foods - made mostly of carbohydrate






24. Any form of bodily movement that uses up energy






25. The body's physical need for food






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






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






28. Indigestible substances in foods - made mostly of carbohydrate






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






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






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






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






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






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






35. Fats that remain liquid at room temperature






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






45. Loss of water






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






47. The starches and sugars present in foods






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






49. Period of low to moderate exercise






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