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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. Any form of bodily movement that uses up energy






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






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






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






5. Indigestible substances in foods - made mostly of carbohydrate






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






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






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






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






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






11. Indigestible substances in foods - made mostly of carbohydrate






12. The feeling of stability and control over your body






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






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






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






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






17. Foods that offer few nutrients but still have calories






18. Behaving with confidence and clearly stating your intentions






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






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


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






22. Switching between different activities and exercises on different days






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






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






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






26. Loss of water






27. The feeling of stability and control over your body






28. Loss of water






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






30. The starches and sugars present in foods






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






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






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






34. The starches and sugars present in foods






35. Returning body to normal condition after a workout






36. Sickness caught from eating unsafe food






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






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






39. Any form of bodily movement that uses up energy






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






41. The psychological desire for food






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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