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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 body's physical need for food






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






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






4. Substances in food that your body needs






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






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






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






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






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






10. Fats that remain liquid at room temperature






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






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






13. Foods that offer few nutrients but still have calories






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






15. Any form of bodily movement that uses up energy






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






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






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






19. Behaving with confidence and clearly stating your intentions






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






31. Loss of water






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






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






34. The starches and sugars present in foods






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






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






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






38. Indigestible substances in foods - made mostly of carbohydrate






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






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






41. Period of low to moderate exercise






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






49. Returning body to normal condition after a workout






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