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






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






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






4. Fats that are solid at room temperature






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






18. The psychological desire for food






19. Substances in food that your body needs






20. Substances in food that your body needs






21. Behaving with confidence and clearly stating your intentions






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






29. A unit of the energy supplied by food






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






31. Fats that remain liquid at room temperature






32. Foods that offer few nutrients but still have calories






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






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






35. The feeling of stability and control over your body






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






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






38. Any form of bodily movement that uses up energy






39. The starches and sugars present in foods






40. The feeling of stability and control over your body






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






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






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






44. The starches and sugars present in foods






45. Returning body to normal condition after a workout






46. Sickness caught from eating unsafe food






47. A unit of the energy supplied by food






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






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






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