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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 amount of nutrients relative to the number of calories they provide






2. Sickness caught from eating unsafe food






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






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






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






6. A unit of the energy supplied by food






7. Switching between different activities and exercises on different days






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






9. Foods that offer few nutrients but still have calories






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






11. Sickness caught from eating unsafe food






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






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


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






15. The starches and sugars present in foods






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






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






18. Any form of bodily movement that uses up energy






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






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






21. The psychological desire for food






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






23. Period of low to moderate exercise






24. The feeling of stability and control over your body






25. Fats that remain liquid at room temperature






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






27. The feeling of stability and control over your body






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






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






30. The psychological desire for food






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






32. Indigestible substances in foods - made mostly of carbohydrate






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






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






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






36. Any form of bodily movement that uses up energy






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






38. Behaving with confidence and clearly stating your intentions






39. Returning body to normal condition after a workout






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






41. The body's physical need for food






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






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






44. Switching between different activities and exercises on different days






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






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






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






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






49. Returning body to normal condition after a workout






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