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






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






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






4. Indigestible substances in foods - made mostly of carbohydrate






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






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






7. Indigestible substances in foods - made mostly of carbohydrate






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






9. Loss of water






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






11. Foods that offer few nutrients but still have calories






12. Returning body to normal condition after a workout






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






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






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






16. The feeling of stability and control over your body






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






18. Any form of bodily movement that uses up energy






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






26. Counseling that seeks to improve troubled family relationships






27. Fats that remain liquid at room temperature






28. The passing of traits from parents to their children






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






30. The feeling of stability and control over your body






31. Switching between different activities and exercises on different days






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






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






34. The feeling of stability and control over your body






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






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






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






38. The body's physical need for food






39. The psychological desire for food






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






41. Any form of bodily movement that uses up energy






42. Fats that are solid at room temperature






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






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






45. Sickness caught from eating unsafe food






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






47. Behaving with confidence and clearly stating your intentions






48. Fats that remain liquid at room temperature






49. Counseling that seeks to improve troubled family relationships






50. The range of numbers between which your heart and lungs receive the most benefit from a workout