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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 feeling of stability and control over your body






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






3. A unit of the energy supplied by food






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






5. Sickness caught from eating unsafe food






6. Period of low to moderate exercise






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






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






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






10. Any form of bodily movement that uses up energy






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






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






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






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






15. The intentional act of taking one's own life






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






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






18. Any form of bodily movement that uses up energy






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






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






21. A regular activity and exercise that prepares a person for a sport






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






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






24. Switching between different activities and exercises on different days






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






32. Loss of water






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






41. Indigestible substances in foods - made mostly of carbohydrate






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






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






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






45. The feeling of stability and control over your body






46. The starches and sugars present in foods






47. Fats that are solid at room temperature






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






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






50. Behaving with confidence and clearly stating your intentions