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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. Switching between different activities and exercises on different days






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






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






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






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






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






7. Indigestible substances in foods - made mostly of carbohydrate






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






9. Returning body to normal condition after a workout






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






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






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






13. Sickness caught from eating unsafe food






14. Behaving with confidence and clearly stating your intentions






15. Loss of water






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






23. Returning body to normal condition after a workout






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






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






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






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






28. Substances in food that your body needs






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






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






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






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






33. Foods that offer few nutrients but still have calories






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






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






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






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






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






39. The starches and sugars present in foods






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






41. The body's physical need for food






42. The psychological desire for food






43. Fats that remain liquid at room temperature






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






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






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






47. Period of low to moderate exercise






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






49. Fats that are solid at room temperature






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