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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. Period of low to moderate exercise






2. A unit of the energy supplied by food






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






13. The psychological desire for food






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






15. Sickness caught from eating unsafe food






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 system designed to help Americans make healthful food choices






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






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






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






21. The feeling of stability and control over your body






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






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






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






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






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






27. Foods that offer few nutrients but still have calories






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






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






30. Any form of bodily movement that uses up energy






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






32. The feeling of stability and control over your body






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






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






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






36. Any form of bodily movement that uses up energy






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






48. Foods that offer few nutrients but still have calories






49. Fats that are solid at room temperature






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