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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 method for safely increasing aspects of your workout without injuring yourself






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






9. Returning body to normal condition after a workout






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






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






12. The passing of traits from parents to their children






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






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






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






16. Returning body to normal condition after a workout






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






24. Fats that are solid at room temperature






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






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






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 feeling of stability and control over your body






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






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






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






32. The feeling of stability and control over your body






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






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






35. Counseling that seeks to improve troubled family relationships






36. Fats that are solid at room temperature






37. The starches and sugars present in foods






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






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






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






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






42. The body's physical need for food






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






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






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






46. Period of low to moderate exercise






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






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






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






50. Substances in food that your body needs