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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 starches and sugars present in foods






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






3. The psychological desire for food






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






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






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






7. Returning body to normal condition after a workout






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






9. Fats that remain liquid at room temperature






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






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






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






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






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






15. Substances in food that your body needs






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






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






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






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






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






21. A unit of the energy supplied by food






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






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






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






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






26. Period of low to moderate exercise






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






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






29. Indigestible substances in foods - made mostly of carbohydrate






30. Behaving with confidence and clearly stating your intentions






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






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






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






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






35. Any form of bodily movement that uses up energy






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






37. Counseling that seeks to improve troubled family relationships






38. Returning body to normal condition after a workout






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






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






41. The body's physical need for food






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






43. The starches and sugars present in foods






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






45. Substances in food that your body needs






46. Counseling that seeks to improve troubled family relationships






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






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






49. Any form of bodily movement that uses up energy






50. The feeling of stability and control over your body