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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 method for safely increasing aspects of your workout without injuring yourself






2. Returning body to normal condition after a workout






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






4. Fats that remain liquid at room temperature






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






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






7. The starches and sugars present in foods






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






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






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






11. Returning body to normal condition after a workout






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






19. Foods that offer few nutrients but still have calories






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






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






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


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






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






25. The body's physical need for food






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






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






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






29. Period of low to moderate exercise






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






38. The psychological desire for food






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






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






41. Switching between different activities and exercises on different days






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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