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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. An overheating of the body that can result from dehydration






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

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






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






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






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






7. Switching between different activities and exercises on different days






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






9. Sickness caught from eating unsafe food






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






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






12. Any form of bodily movement that uses up energy






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






14. The body's physical need for food






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






23. The feeling of stability and control over your body






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






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






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






27. The starches and sugars present in foods






28. Any form of bodily movement that uses up energy






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






30. Loss of water






31. Period of low to moderate exercise






32. Fats that are solid at room temperature






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






40. Substances in food that your body needs






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






50. Indigestible substances in foods - made mostly of carbohydrate