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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. Period of low to moderate exercise






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






3. Switching between different activities and exercises on different days






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






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






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






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






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






9. Loss of water






10. Behaving with confidence and clearly stating your intentions






11. Any form of bodily movement that uses up energy






12. Any form of bodily movement that uses up energy






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






14. Foods that offer few nutrients but still have calories






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






16. The starches and sugars present in foods






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






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






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






20. Any form of bodily movement that uses up energy






21. The passing of traits from parents to their children






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






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






24. Sickness caught from eating unsafe food






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






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






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






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






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






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






31. A unit of the energy supplied by food






32. Indigestible substances in foods - made mostly of carbohydrate






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






34. Fats that are solid at room temperature






35. Substances in food that your body needs






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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