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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 how efficiently your heart and lungs work when you exercise and how quickly they return to normal when you stop






2. Behaving with confidence and clearly stating your intentions






3. The psychological desire for food






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






15. Substances in food that your body needs






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






17. The passing of traits from parents to their children






18. Indigestible substances in foods - made mostly of carbohydrate






19. Fats that are solid at room temperature






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






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






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






23. Foods that offer few nutrients but still have calories






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






35. Fats that remain liquid at room temperature






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






37. The starches and sugars present in foods






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






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






40. The body's physical need for food






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






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






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






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






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






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

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47. The passing of traits from parents to their children






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






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






50. The starches and sugars present in foods