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






2. Indigestible substances in foods - made mostly of carbohydrate






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






11. A unit of the energy supplied by food






12. The feeling of stability and control over your body






13. The starches and sugars present in foods






14. Returning body to normal condition after a workout






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






23. Switching between different activities and exercises on different days






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






25. Any form of bodily movement that uses up energy






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






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






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






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






30. The body's physical need for food






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






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






33. Behaving with confidence and clearly stating your intentions






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






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






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






37. Counseling that seeks to improve troubled family relationships






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






39. Foods that offer few nutrients but still have calories






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






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






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






43. Any form of bodily movement that uses up energy






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






45. The psychological desire for food






46. Returning body to normal condition after a workout






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






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






49. Switching between different activities and exercises on different days






50. Any form of bodily movement that uses up energy