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






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






3. This is a statement that presents a situation from the speakers personal viewpoint

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






5. Substances in food that your body needs






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






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






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






9. Counseling that seeks to improve troubled family relationships






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






11. Loss of water






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






13. The passing of traits from parents to their children






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






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






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






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






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






19. Foods that offer few nutrients but still have calories






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






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






22. The body's physical need for food






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






24. Behaving with confidence and clearly stating your intentions






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






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






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






28. The starches and sugars present in foods






29. Switching between different activities and exercises on different days






30. Any form of bodily movement that uses up energy






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






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






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






34. Foods that offer few nutrients but still have calories






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






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






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






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






39. The feeling of stability and control over your body






40. Period of low to moderate exercise






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






42. Sickness caught from eating unsafe food






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






44. Any form of bodily movement that uses up energy






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






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






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






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






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






50. Fats that are solid at room temperature