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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. A system designed to help Americans make healthful food choices






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


3. Loss of water






4. Fats that remain liquid at room temperature






5. Period of low to moderate exercise






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






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






8. Any form of bodily movement that uses up energy






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






16. Fats that remain liquid at room temperature






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






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






19. Substances in food that your body needs






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






29. Fats that are solid at room temperature






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






31. The feeling of stability and control over your body






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






39. The body's physical need for food






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






41. Foods that offer few nutrients but still have calories






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






43. Behaving with confidence and clearly stating your intentions






44. A unit of the energy supplied by food






45. Fats that are solid at room temperature






46. The feeling of stability and control over your body






47. Switching between different activities and exercises on different days






48. The psychological desire for food






49. The passing of traits from parents to their children






50. The starches and sugars present in foods