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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. Foods that offer few nutrients but still have calories






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






15. Returning body to normal condition after a workout






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






17. The feeling of stability and control over your body






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






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






20. The passing of traits from parents to their children






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






22. The body's physical need for food






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






24. Loss of water






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






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






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






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






29. A group of friends who hang out together and act in similar ways






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






37. The passing of traits from parents to their children






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






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






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






41. A unit of the energy supplied by food






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






43. Foods that offer few nutrients but still have calories






44. Fats that are solid at room temperature






45. Switching between different activities and exercises on different days






46. Any form of bodily movement that uses up energy






47. The body's physical need for food






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






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






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