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






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






3. Foods that offer few nutrients but still have calories






4. Loss of water






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






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






7. Counseling that seeks to improve troubled family relationships






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






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






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






11. Any form of bodily movement that uses up energy






12. Sickness caught from eating unsafe food






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






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






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






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






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






18. Foods that offer few nutrients but still have calories






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






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






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






22. The psychological desire for food






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






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






25. The starches and sugars present in foods






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






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






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






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






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






31. Substances in food that your body needs






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






33. Fats that remain liquid at room temperature






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






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






36. The feeling of stability and control over your body






37. Fats that remain liquid at room temperature






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






45. The feeling of stability and control over your body






46. Any form of bodily movement that uses up energy






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






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






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






50. The feeling of stability and control over your body